Admissions
Why Study at CCA?
Benefits of small class sizes:
Stronger Teacher/Student Relationships
Small class sizes allow students to develop stronger relationships with their teachers.
Greater Personalized Instruction
Individual attention can make a difference in effectively developing skills. Classroom teachers can design lessons that meet the specific needs of the students. The end result is improved learning outcomes.
Classrooms Become More Collaborative
Closer relationships can develop in smaller group settings thus allowing students to learn and support each other.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Carthage Classical Academy admits students of any race, color, nationality, or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at our school.
New Student Admissions Process
Pre-Admission Assessments
The following assessments may be required to determine the optimal grade placement for your child’s success at CCA. Applicants who speak English as a second language are required to complete the English Language Proficiency Assessment. At this time, CCA is limited in its ability to meet the needs of students with certain special needs. Students with special needs will be assessed in order to determine whether the level of academic support provided will be sufficient for their success in our programs. Assessment fees may apply.
Enrollment Dates
New applications for the subsequent school year are accepted from January 1. For priority placement, new applicants are encouraged to submit applications by April 30. If enrollment demands exceed classroom capacity, applicants may be placed on a waiting list.
Re-enrollment takes place in the first two weeks of March. In order to secure placement for the following year, the forms must be completed and returned by March 25th.
Age Requirements for Admission to Kindergarten
Kindergarten applicants must be five years of age on or before September 1 of the current school year in order to be considered for acceptance. Any exceptions shall be approved by the Directors.
Grade Placement for Students in grades 1-12
Grade placement for students in grades 1-12 will be based upon the following: the student’s age, social/emotional maturity, previous school grade placement, courses completed at the previous institution, academic records, academic testing, student Interview, referrals, and English language level.
Students Dismissed from Other Schools
CCA reserves the right to deny enrollment to students who were dismissed from other schools for academic, disciplinary, or other reasons. Students failing to reveal such a record at the time of enrollment may be subject to expulsion.
General Policies of School Fees
It is school policy to set fees and the currency exchange rate on an annual basis. The school reserves the right to adjust fees and the exchange rate annually or in the event of significant market fluctuation. All fees (except supply fee) are set in the U.S. dollar and will fluctuate if paid in Tunisian dinar based upon the exchange rate.