Admissions Standards

We attempt to identify parents who:

• Are thoroughly familiar with the Parent/Student Handbook and agree to support the philosophy and policies outlined therein;
• Will commit to support their children at school as well as the success of Caldwell Academy; and
• Will uphold the conditions of the enrollment contract including their financial obligation and manner of settling disputes.

We attempt to identify students who:

• Are willing to cooperatively participate with other students, teachers, staff, and volunteers according to the philosophy and policies outlined in the Parent/Student Handbook;
• Have evidence of average or higher grades and achievement test scores;
• Have evidence of appropriate class behavior and positive peer interaction; and
• Who have a desire to grow in their understanding of Biblical truth and who desire to grow in their personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Admission Steps

Step 1. Application Form and Application Fee of $100
The admission process begins with parents submitting a completed application, paying the application fee, and signing the Authorization to Release Records form to release educational records. The application fee is non-refundable if the student is accepted for admission to Caldwell Academy. The release form must be signed and returned with the application form. We will send it to the current school to obtain a copy of the applicant’s record.

Kindergarten applications are accepted between December 1 and the first Friday in January preceding the year of enrollment. Additional applications for kindergarten and applications for other grades submitted after the date indicated above will be considered as space becomes available in specified grades. 

Step 2. Parent Interview
After reviewing the student application and school records, a parent interview is scheduled for potential l applicants. The purpose of the interview is to assess how well Caldwell Academy matches the educational desires of the parents.

Step 3. Screening
All Kindergarten and 1st grade applicants require pre-admission screening and all D/R applicants are required to take a standardized entrance/placement exam. Other grades may require screening to ensure proper placement. Parents pay for the screening/entrance exam.

Step 4. Acceptance
Parents will be notified of acceptance by letter or phone.

Step 5. Enrollment
When a contract between the school and parents is signed, the student is enrolled for the school year.

Step 6. Welcome to Caldwell Academy!

Application Form
2008-2009. (PDF)