APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR THE 2009 - 2010 SCHOOL YEAR WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON

Student application forms for the 2009 - 2010 school year that are required for submittal in the admissions process will be available soon at this website. The application process includes five required elements:

1. Submittal of all required application packet forms and documents

2. Submittal of a $250.00 application/registration fee. 3. Completion of the admissions testing program.

4. Completion of an interview with the Headmaster by both parents and the prospective student.

5. Return of a completed Tuition Payment Agreement to the Chapelgate Business Office within 7 business days of receiving a letter of acceptance from Chapelgate Christian Academy.

In addition, families considering CCA are strongly encouraged to schedule a "Shadow day" for their students and to attend a CCA Open House.

Families applying to CCA for the 2009-20010 school year will be able to download all of the required application forms from this site. Reading the Headmaster's Cover Letter, Frequently Asked Questions, and the Admissions Policy Explanation documents will help families determine whether CCA is the right school for their student. The Checklist provides instructions for completing and submitting all of the required application materials. Once completed, application forms should be submitted with the $250.00 registration fee and additional required documents (see the Application Completion Checklist for details) to the Academy to the attention of Linda Cassell, Director of Admissions. Questions about the admissions process can be directed to Mrs. Cassell by e-mail at lcassell@chapelgate.org or by telephone at 410-442-5888, extension 122.

OPEN HOUSE OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2009 - 2010 APPLICANTS & THEIR FAMILIES SET FOR NOVEMBER 10, 2008, JANUARY 5, 2009, FEBRUARY 2,2009, AND MARCH 30, 2009

Families considering CCA for the 2008 - 2009 school year are invited to attend an Open House at the Academy on Monday, January 7, or on Monday, February 4, or on Monday, March 31, 2008. Each Open House will begin at 7:00 p.m.. Prospective students and their families will have the opportunity to tour the school, meet the Headmaster and Director of Admissions, learn about the Academy's philosophy, programs, and obtain additional admissions information. Families planning to attend are asked to contact Mrs. Cassell, Director of Admissions. Families can contact Mrs. Cassell by e-mail at lcassell@chapelgate.org or by telephone at 410-442-5888, extension 122.

SHADOW DAYS AVAILABLE MOST TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, & THURSDAYS FROM OCTOBER 14, 2008 - APRIL 23, 2009

Students who are applying for admission to CCA are invited to spend a school day "shadowing" at the Academy. "Shadow students" are assigned to a CCA student who will act as a personal tour guide for the day. "Shadow students" attend classes and eat lunch with their tour guides. "Shadowing" helps applicants experience a typical day at CCA and understand how it might feel to be a student here. "Shadow days" are available by appointment on most Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from late October through April. Detailed information about the "shadow days" can be downloaded from this site. Families wishing to schedule a "shadow day" appointment for their student should contact Mrs. Cassell, Director of Admissions at lcassell@chapelgate.org or by telephone at 410-442-5888, extension 122.

ADMISSIONS TESTING

Admissions testing is required for all applicants. Admissions testing includes the administration of the reading, mathematics, and language portions of the Stanford Achievement Test (SAT), and the completion of a writing sample. Applicants are also asked to complete a student interest and information survey. Admissions Testing Reservation Forms must be submitted to the Admissions Office in order to schedule an appointment for admissions testing. The Admissions Testing Reservation Form, which can be down loaded from this site, is one of the forms applicants are required to submit as part of their application packet.

FINANCIAL AID

Some need-based financial aid is available for students attending Chapelgate Christian Academy (CCA). Families wishing to be considered for financial aid awards for the following school year must complete an application, which is available on-line at www.factstuitionaid.com, by no later than May 1 of each year. The CCA Financial Aid Committee uses data provided from all applications to help them determine how available funds will be allocated. Once awarded, financial aid is not guaranteed to continue. Families receiving financial aid in any given school year must re-apply by May 1 to be considered for aid during the following year.