Coram Deo Academy High School seeks well-prepared Christian students with a high level of interest in developing intellectually, spiritually, artistically, athletically, socially and who will contribute to a positive learning culture. Ideally, the student entering ninth grade will fulfill the equivalent of the following requisites as the best preparation for a successful high school experience. If the student tests well, and is otherwise well prepared, but has some academic deficiencies, that student may be accepted for admission with the requirement of appropriate remediation prior to beginning classes. CDA normally conducts summer classes in Latin, algebra and other courses to assist students with preparation for regular classes that begin in August.

GENERAL

• An eighth grade average of 80 percent or better
• An average stanine on the CTP4 or ISEE of 4 or better
• A minimum stanine on any individual section of the CTP4 or ISEE of 3
• Positive reference from the previous school administrator and from a pastor or someone that can attest to the Christian development of the applicant

SCIENCE

• Completion of Grade 8 at CDA or
• Coursework in natural, physical science, and demonstrated ability to read and understand technical language critically based on ISEE reading comprehension stanine of 4 or better

MATH

• Completion of Algebra 1 with a minimum average of 80 percent

LATIN

• Completion of Latin 1 with a minimum average of 80 percent or
•  In order to accommodate otherwise well-prepared transferring students with little or no Latin background, a minimum completion of Latin Prelude in the summer or equivalent passing score on the Latin Prelude exam.

HUMANITIES

• Completion of CDA grade 8 English and history with a minimum average of 80 percent or
• Previously completed coursework in world and American history and literature
• Proficiency in English grammar based on ISEE
• Proficiency in writing based on ISEE with background in progymnasmata preferred
• Basic literacy in the Old and New Testaments

ARTS & ATHLETICS

•   Record of some athletic and artistic background