Welcome to COLCA!
Thank you for your interest in City of Life Christian Academy! Since 1991, we have partnered with parents to equip students to be well-educated, of good character, and socially confident so they can accomplish all the Lord has for them in both college and life. We understand that choosing the best school can be a challenging process and would love to come alongside your family as you discover God's very best for your children.
PARENT AND STUDENT CRITERIA
Our goal is to aid in finding a good balance of spiritual, academic, and social growth. To help with this, we use the guidelines listed below in making our Admissions decisions.
SPIRITUAL REQUIREMENTS
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Parents and/or guardians must be in harmony with the school’s statement of faith.
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Students and at least one parent must regularly attend and be involved in a Christ-centered church, showing a sustained commitment to a local church.
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Parents must support and comply with the philosophy, statement of faith, biblical perspective on marriage, gender, and sexuality, spiritual goals, policies, practices, and mission of City of Life Christian Academy.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
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Middle and High School cumulative and current GPA must be 2.5 (C+) or above in academic courses.
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For Elementary School (Grades K-5), report cards and standardized tests must show at current grade level or above performance across all subjects.
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School reference forms and report cards must show that the student is an independent learner and has the ability to be successful in a rigorous college-preparatory environment.​
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Final report cards must show a consistent effort with no drop in academic or behavioral performance.
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Students must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English
BEHAVIORAL REQUIREMENTS
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Students and parents must be in good standing with their current school.
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Students must have excellent behavioral records.
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​Students and parents must not have exhibited behavior that is disruptive to the school or community.
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Students with prior drug, alcohol, or other similar issues must have successfully completed (including being 100% drug and alcohol-free) a full semester in a regular school program prior to being admitted to COLCA. We will not accept students directly from residential treatment programs.
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A student will not be considered for enrollment if expelled from another public or private school within the last academic school year.