Rochester Classical Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It doesn’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
At RCA, we use centuries-tested methods to inculcate a love of knowledge, a desire for wisdom, and a reverence for the source of both, our Heavenly Father. The RCA community contains parents, teachers, volunteers, and board members all pulling in the same direction with respect to educating children as an act of faith and obedience.
Our admissions process is designed to educate prospective parents on the classical Christian tradition, and to connect with families who want this particular education for their children. The families that make up our community come from diverse backgrounds but share the desire to educate their children in this way. As a result, there is a high degree of trust between them.
Applications are welcome at any time during the school year. Attendance at an Open House is required for admission, but we understand that some families’ schedules may not allow them to attend one before applying. In such a case, we advise you to apply and make plans to attend the next available Open House by Zoom or in person.
The admission application should take less than an hour but will require several considered answers. The birthday deadline for entrance into the respective grades is December 1st (PreK—age 4, Kindergarten—age 5, 1st Grade—age 6, 2nd Grade—age 7, 3rd Grade—age 8, 4th grade—age 9, 5th grade—age 10, 6th grade…etc). See application checklist below for all applicable materials.
CLICK HERE to apply for admission to Rochester Classical Academy.
Families interested in applying for tuition assistance should do so at the same time they apply for admission. Families that do not desire tuition assistance can skip to the next step.
The application for tuition assistance should take about an hour and will require parents to submit several different pieces of financial information. Each page of the application can be saved separately. Tuition assistance is limited and is awarded to eligible families on a first-come, first serve basis until all available assistance for the upcoming school year has been awarded.
Interviews are with parents only and typically take place on weekdays. Daytime and evening slots available via Zoom.
At the interview, we are seeking to know the prospective parents, the goals they have for their children, and how the possibility of attending RCA fits with those goals. As a Christian institution, we would like to hear how prospective parents came to believe in Christ, sometimes referred to as a faith journey.
The setting is casual and will last thirty to forty-five minutes.
Parents will receive a decision within five weeks after the interview and evaluation. Accepted students have two weeks after the acceptance notification to enroll by submitting a signed parent contract and $300 nonrefundable deposit which will be subtracted from the family’s annual tuition contribution. Only after submitting these two items is a student’s spot reserved.
Applications are available for new families for following school year.
Re-enrollment contracts distributed to current families.
Re-enrollment contracts due from current families.
In order to hold a spot, the family must pay tuition deposit ($300/family) and return contract and re-enrollment forms by the deadline. Failure to do either may result in your child losing his or her seat. Extensions on deposit payment may be available with prior notice and board approval.
Applications for new families are considered and interviews are scheduled
Confirmation and Acceptance Letters are mailed to new families
Notification of tuition assistance/scholarships are mailed to all families, current and new
Signed tuition contracts due.
First payment due for the upcoming school year
Student paperwork is due (emergency forms, vaccinations, etc)
Back-to-School Parents’ night (all families)
Supply drop-off for new students
First day of school for all students
We started our education journey at home and were excited to pursue Classical curriculum. While the Classical aspect was very successful for our kids, we noticed that home education may not be the best option for their needs. RCA came along at the perfect time for our children to get the classroom atmosphere they clearly needed without sacrificing the Classical educational model we desperately wanted to hold onto.
As parents we still get to be readily involved in our kid’s schooling, but now they are getting so much more than we were able to do ourselves. That, paired with the Biblical foundation that now exists at home, at church and at their school, makes Rochester Classical Academy the best place for our children to learn and grow.
As parents we still get to be readily involved in our kid’s schooling, but now they are getting so much more than we were able to do ourselves.
– Katie C, Parent
