Admissions

CAL Admissions

We are honored that you are interested in applying to attend the Christian Academy of Louisiana.  The following procedures have been developed in order to ensure a smooth application process. Please read the Application Timeline and the Steps to Admission below.

Application Timeline

Re-enrollment for current students runs from November 1st – January 31st

  • Current students who re-enroll during this period pay a reduced registration fee.
  • Current students who do not re-enroll during this period are considered NEW STUDENTS and must follow the standard admissions process and pay the application fee.
  • Siblings of current CAL Families may enroll during Re-Enrollment to receive the discounted registration fee. Siblings will also benefit from a reduced application fee ($50), but they will be processed as a new student. If acceptance is not granted, the Registration Fee will be refunded, but the application fee is considered non-refundable.
  • Annual Fees are due by May 31st.

Priority Enrollment for new students runs from February 1st – April 15th

  • Applications received during this time will be reviewed as a group at the end of April. New families are encouraged to apply during this time to improve chances of acceptance. Acceptance letters will be sent out mid-June.

    • If accepted and admitted, annual fees are due by June 15th.

    Open Enrollment after April 15th

    • Applications received after April 15th are subject to the acceptance criteria, and will be considered for any available seats. These applications will be reviewed at the next admissions committee meeting. Acceptance letters for these students will be sent out on an individual basis. 
    • If accepted and admitted, Annual Fees are due upon enrollment.
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    Specific Circumstances

    Applications During the School Year

    • Applications for the Lower School (PreK – 6th grade) will be considered any time during the school year, if space allows.
    • Applications for the Upper School (7th – 12th grade) will be considered during the school year. HOWEVER, after the second week of school has been completed newly accepted students in grades 9-10 will not be allowed admittance until the start of the 2nd semester.

    Applications After the Second Week of a Student’s Junior Year

    • Generally, we do not allow students to enroll after this time. These applicants will undergo a higher level of scrutiny by the admissions committee, as graduating from The Christian Academy requires more than just adequate academics. 

    Steps to Admission