Admissions

HCA exists to prepare students to be world changers by partnering with families through Christ-centered education and community.

We take our mission very personally and I always love to stop and explain some of the key ideas in our mission.

World Changers

HCA wants to be clear of our goal. We want to honor Christ’s calling to make the world a better place by the way we "love one another.” In this day and age, raising a child to do that well can be difficult. We want to be clear that HCA is not the “little Christian school you send your child to protect them from the world.” We are a school you send your children to so that they can someday change the world.

Partnering with Families

At HCA, we believe that parents are the number one spiritual influence in their child’s life. We also believe that the student’s church should be the second influence in his/her life. At HCA, we are honored that a family would choose us to be third. That being said, we also understand that there are many backgrounds and denominations that attend HCA. We describe this as a multi-denominational community, not simply non-denominational. Because of this, we have decided to “double down” on what is core to the Christian faith (Statement of Faith), and have a culture of grace around what is not core (denominational orthodoxy), as there will be differences in how Christians live out their faith.

Christ-centered Education

We provide a Christ-centered worldview in our curriculum and lessons delivered by teachers who are active believers. Our comprehensive and accredited program includes character development, a college preparatory curriculum, including AP and honors classes, dual enrollment, fine and performing arts, athletics, daily Bible classes, and weekly chapel. 

Community

We believe families that surround students as they grow are just as important as the teachers. The direction and quality of a student’s life are often determined by their friends and influences beyond their families. At the end of the day, we want to partner with families who understand and believe in the same mission.

I invite you to schedule a tour, meet our team, and see why our families and staff love being a part of the Horizon Christian Academy family.

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Admissions Process

Applying is easy. We walk you through every step.

Step 1

Book a Tour

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Step 2

Complete Online Application with application fee ($125)

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You’ll be scheduled for a family interview and student assessment

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Step 4

Receive Your Admissions Determination Letter

Admissions decisions are determined by the Admissions Committee’s evaluation of several factors: 

  • Completed application, 
  • Current school transcripts

Please ensure that all required information has been submitted to the Admissions Office. A student’s file must be complete before it can be reviewed by the Admissions Committee.

  • Evaluations and Interviews.
Step 4
Tuition

Tuition costs include textbooks, yearbook, and a student photo package. There are additional costs for uniforms, optional athletics/activities, and an optional lunch program. We also ask that families prayerfully consider participating in our Annual Fund.

2024-2025 Tuition & Fee Schedule

Kindergarten

$11,500 / Year

  • $11,000 - Tuition
  • $500 - Enrollment Fee

1-5

$13,350 / Year

  • $12,850 - Tuition
  • $500 - Enrollment Fee

6-12

$14,750 / Year

  • $14,250 - Tuition
  • $500 - Enrollment Fee

Senior Fee

$350 / Year

  • Non-Refundable
  • -

New Student Apl. Fee

$125 / Year

  • Non-Refundable
  • -

International Student Fee

$2,000 / Year

  • Non - Refundable
  • -

International ESL Resource Fee

$1,800 / Year

  • Non-Refundable
  • -

Academic Screening LVL2

$75 / Year

  • Non - Refundable
  • -

*An Enrollment Fee of $500 is due upon acceptance for each student. The Enrollment Fee cannot be prorated and is non-refundable. Student Enrollment Fees and signed enrollment forms for returning students are due by January 31, 2024. We cannot guarantee a place for returning students after January 31st without payment and the signed enrollment forms.

412 Fees (non‐refundable)

Elementary
SMART $2,550
Reading Support $2,500
Math Support $2,500
Resource (both Reading and Math) $4,500
Elementary Monitoring (3rd‐5th) $350
Secondary
Monitoring 1 $850
Monitoring 2 $1,600
Middle
Monitoring $1,600
High School
High School 412 Monitoring - Level 1
(Includes Basic Secondary Monitoring)
$850
High School 412 Monitoring - Level 2
(Same as Middle School Monitoring)
$1,600

Elementary Monitoring includes creating a 412 plan from existing documentation (504, IEP, Ed Psych), accommodations, and frequent check-ins.

Basic Secondary 412 Monitoring includes a 412 Plan with classroom supports and /or testing accommodations created from professional evaluations*, communication with parents, monitoring student performance (grades, homework, missing assignments), consulting with students and parents, conferences as needed and Academic Planning Conference, coordination of outside therapies, and Standardized Testing Accommodations (with appropriate documentation).

*Valid, recent documentation is required (IEP with Educational/Psychological testing from public school or private Ed/Psych testing) documenting an identified disability. Based upon collected data and date of testing, additional testing may be required, especially when in transition years. Ed Psych testing will need to be updated during the student’s Junior year in order to continue receiving accommodations in college.

Middle School 412 Monitoring includes the Basic Secondary Monitoring listed above, plus Study Hall class where the student is assisted by a teacher with homework, planning, study skills, projects, and student check-in several times a week to go over agenda, planning, maintaining assignments, grades, etc.

Academic Progress Monitoring will be administered in the Fall and Spring in student’s area of concern and communicated with families.

Add-ons
Secondary Add-Ons
Standard Testing Lab $1,000
Additional Individual Testing Support
(Based on level of support requested.)
$1,000+

*Includes small group testing in a quiet space. Students must have this recommendation from a valid, up-to-date Ed Psych report as described in the above requirements. Students utilizing the Testing Lab must first be enrolled in 412 Monitoring Program.

Individual Fees (non‐refundable)
Elementary
New Student Application Fee $125
Senior Fee $350
International Student Fee $2,000
International ESL Resource Fee $1,800
Academic Screening (Level 2) $75

*Tuition costs include textbooks, non-athletic and fine arts activity fees, yearbook, and a student photo package. There are additional costs for uniforms, athletics, and an optional lunch program. We also ask that families prayerfully consider participating in our Annual Fund.

Discounts to Tuition

All discounts are netted against tuition only (excludes Fees).
Total combined discounts are limited to 50% of a student’s tuition.

Discounts are listed in the order they will be applied. Each discount is applied on the net tuition due after the previous discount has been applied.

Note: Estimated credits from Georgia Special Needs (“GSN”) are applied PRIOR to tuition discounts. All tuition discounts are applied to the net amount paid by the family after any GSN credits.

Early Commitment Discount

Current students can “lock-in” the 2023-2024 tuition rates for the 2024-2025 school year by paying your 2024-2025 Enrollment Fee in full by January 31, 2024. The Early Commitment Discount is designed to reward families who reenroll by January 31st, thereby helping the school administration plan for our next school year.

1/31/24 “Lock-In” Tuition Rates for 2024-2025
1 st – 5th Grade $12,350
6 th – 12th Grade $13,750

This discount is not available to new applicants.

Multi-Child

Child 1: Pays full tuition
Child 2: 12% tuition discount
Child 3+: 25% tuition discount

Employees should refer to the Employee Manual for increased Multi-Child Discount percentages. Total combined discounts are limited to 50% of a student’s tuition.

Ministry Leaders Discount

There is a 25% discount on tuition for all full-time church and parachurch ministry leaders, including pastors and early childhood education directors. Eligibility is detailed on the Ministry Discount Leaders Discount application, which should be requested and submitted at the time of acceptance.

Pre-payment Discount

A discount is offered for those wishing to prepay the full year’s tuition in advance.

  • A 5% tuition discount is offered if paid by February 29, 2024.
  • A 3% tuition discount is offered if paid by April 30, 2024.
  • A 3% tuition discount is offered to new families to HCA if paid within a week of acceptance if after April 30, 2024.
Financial Considerations

Additional information and guidelines are provided in the Parent-Student Handbook

Financial Aid

Through GaSSO and other outlets of receiving financial resources, Horizon Christian Academy is able to provide financial aid to those in need. The HCA Scholarship Committee gives preferences to families in need of financial aid and decides additional awards based on merit and other considerations. The Financial Aid season runs JanuaryMarch prior to the upcoming school year. A link to apply for financial aid will be available in reenrollment agreements. No financial assistance is awarded unless a family has first applied through the financial aid portal. Phase One of Scholarships will be awarded in February. Families will be required to have 2022 filed tax returns AND 2023 W2/1099s when applying for financial aid. Students MUST be enrolled prior to applying for financial aid.

Horizon Christian Academy Payment Policies

Tuition payments must use our automatic tuition management system (FACTS) and will be drafted based on the payment plan chosen by the family in FACTS. Automatic payments can be made from a checking or savings account or from select credit cards. A transaction fee will be charged on credit card payments. All family balances must remain current (with a paid balance or enrolled/current in a payment plan) in order for students to participate in athletics, fine arts, TeamBuilding, and other school related activities. All payment arrangements must be made through the HCA Business Office.

Georgia Special Needs (GSN) Recipients

An estimated credit for expected GSN funds will be credited to your account based on 90% of the most current Special Needs Scholarship Award Sheet available when the Enrollment form is issued. The credit will be adjusted based on actual GSN scholarship payments received. The family is responsible for any balance. GSN funds are applied prior to any tuition discounts.

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