How to Apply

ADMISSION PROCEDURES AND POLICIES

A student is admitted to DBCA on the basis of former records, interviews, and SAT test scores, as well as availability of space and willingness of the family to partner with the school guidelines and philosophy. 

Parents may begin the registration process by submitting an application along with the required fees and information. All supporting documents must be uploaded to the portal before the application will be processed.

ADMISSION CRITERIA

Kindergarten

1. The Student must be 5 years of age by September 1st of the school year.

2. Student must be FULLY POTTY TRAINED.

3. Student will be screened with an evaluation instrument of the school’s choice if the administration
determines it necessary.

GRADE 1-12 APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

1. Student must present with a C average (2.0) or above in academic grades or evidence of satisfactory academic performance if grades are not available.

2. Attain a composite achievement score on a nationally normed standardized achievement test, at the 50th percentile or higher. Recent test results within the last 18 months are acceptable.

3. Score within the average range on an IQ test or an equivalent score in another ability test.

4. Have satisfactory attendance for the previous year, including tardiness rate.

5. Have satisfactory behavior history (at home, in school, and in the community)
and provide a positive indication that he/she truly wants to be a part of the student body.

6. Interview with the appropriate school administration.

7. Additional testing may be required at the expense of the parent.

ADMISSION PROCESS

1. Complete the online application linked below.

2. Upload the following documents to the online application portal:

· BOTH PARENT/GUARDIAN driver’s license

· BOTH PARENT/GUARDIAN social security card

· STUDENT social security card

· STUDENT birth certificate

· Current physical 

· Current immunizations. A physical must be within the last year. Daytona Beach Christian Academy reserves the right to refuse any student who does not display with current immunization records.

· Copy of the student’s report card from the current school

· Copy of the student’s discipline record from the current school on school letterhead

· IEP (if applicable)

· Court documents (i.e. divorce documents relating to custody; adoption decree; non-parent custody; etc., if applicable).

3. Pay the following fees at the time of registration: 

· Registration Fee to cover the cost of enrolling and maintaining the records for the student (due at time of application)

· Material /Technology Fee (due no later than 7/31)

· New Student Testing and Evaluation fee, if required. 

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Any exception to the established written admission policy (e.g., student who meets the GPA requirement but falls short of the standardized score requirements) will be made by the administration of DBCA.

NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY

DBCA admits students of any race to all of the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school and DBCA does not discriminate on the basis of race in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs and other school administered programs.

PAYMENT PLANS

School tuition is broken up in to three optional payment plans. A nine or ten month plan will be made available for the months August—April/May. A shorter payment plan will be made available for smaller balances, which should be – paid out before December 5th. We accept cash, check, or credit card (fees apply).

If you do not have a scholarship plan in place with an active award letter at the time of
admission, you will be required to make payments weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly until your scholarship becomes active and is funded.

Payments are DUE ON THE 1ST OF THE MONTH AND LATE ON THE 5TH OF THE MONTH. Late fees will be applied on the 6th of the month. Any student whose account is still past due on the 15th of the month will be removed from class until the account is made current. This is for any balance such as tuition, morning care/aftercare, etc.

TO APPLY

1. Complete the following application by clicking the link - https://secure.gradelink.com/3943/enrollment.

2. Upload all the required documents on the attachments page.

3. Pay the registration fee (after meeting and touring the school).

4. Watch your email for the “Welcome to DBCA” letter letting you know you are accepted.