Admissions
"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it."
Proverbs 22:6
LCA's Admissions Process
Lucas Christian Academy is organized around the foundational premise that meaningful and positive parental mentoring makes the biggest difference in a child’s education. Thus, admission into LCA is a deliberate and intentional process designed to thoroughly inform the interested parents. Admission into LCA consists of the following mandatory components.
Questions?
Contact Kristi Chalemin
Attending an admissions meeting is the first required step in the process of admissions. During the first half of an admissions meeting, you will get a tour of the school and a general overview of LCA’s hybrid model. During the second half of the meeting, more specific details of LCA course offerings, costs, graduation requirements, and student activities are provided. Parents will also meet some of the LCA administration and have the opportunity to hear their hearts in regards to their ministry and responsibilities at the school. Each family in attendance will receive an admission packet which contains information on how to proceed with the application process.
Next Meeting for Fall 2024 Enrollment
PreK-12th Grade (New Families)
Cycle 1 – January 23, 2024
Cycle 2 – March 19, 2024
Cycle 3 – April 30, 2024
We will have a daytime meeting for you to learn more about LCA. Attending this meetings is the first required step in the process of admissions. Please click on the link below to register for an Admissions Meeting.
ADMISSIONS MEETING: Tuesday, April 30th 1:00 pm- 2:30pm
If you do not have a copy of the “Admissions Process Steps” page and “Checklist of Required Documents to Upload in Application,” which were provided in the admissions packet at the admissions meeting, please download, print, and review these documents before beginning your online application below.
Next, complete an online application by creating an account here
*NOTE: online applications are only accepted during each admission cycle’s acceptance timeframe
Required documents include:
- Report cards for kindergarten through 8th grade*
- Transcripts for 9th – 12th grade
- Behavior record for 7th – 12th grade*
- Standardized testing for 5th – 12th grade*
Reference Forms (Total of 3 required per student)
- Pre-K – 1st/Homeschool Applicants: Two personal references (other than a relative) and one reference from their pastor, small group leader, or Sunday school teacher
- 2nd – 6th grade: One reference from their classroom teacher
- 7th – 12th grade: One reference from BOTH their English and math teacher
- 2nd – 12th grade: One reference from their pastor, small group leader, or Sunday school teacher
*Homeschool applicants may be exempt; may discuss with the Admissions Coordinator.
When a reference is submitted on your family’s behalf, you will receive an email alert. Please check your email and follow up with your reference sources to ensure all 3 references have been submitted to LCA prior to the deadline. Missing references can delay admissions for your child until the next semester.
For Placement Testing Fees & Locations, click here
Preschool
LCA does not require incoming PK4 students to complete a placement test.
Kindergarten – 1st Grade
Thirty-minute individual evaluations are administered on a one-on-one basis at the LCA campus by an LCA Teacher. These evaluations are scheduled by the Elementary Department after completing the online application.
Kindergarten study guides are available HERE (fall enrollment) and HERE (spring enrollment).
1st grade study guides are available HERE (fall enrollment) and HERE (spring enrollment).
2nd Grade
Language and Math portions of the ITBS test will be administered in a small group setting at LCA. It will be approximately 1 1/2 hours long with a writing sample included.
3rd- 6th Grade
Students applying to these grades will submit the most recent standardized testing. This includes tests such as: MAP, STAAR, Terra Nova and the Iowa test. If a student does not have standardized testing, they will take the proctored ISEE test At Home. A writing sample will be completed at home by all students and returned to the Elementary Department.
7th- 12th Grade
All students applying for these grades will come to LCA on the designated day to complete a Math Skills Test and Writing Sample. This will be a 3-hour test, in a group setting, with a break and snack in the middle of the time.
Once the Admissions Team has reviewed an application and all required documents, a family may be invited to attend an interview with 2 of our wonderful staff members. Invitations for a family interview are given when the school can see that there would potentially be a good partnership with a family. A Family Interiew is not guaranteed. Should you have a Family Interview, this is a good time to have any remaining questions answered and for all to better discern if LCA is the right school for their family. Both parents, any potential co-teachers, and all potential students must attend the interview.
Every family will receive an email communicating the decision of the Admissions Committee.
