Admissions Process 

K-12

1. Schedule your on-campus or virtual tour.

2. Complete K-12 student Application for Admissions with $80 application fee. 

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Download Preschool Application here.

3. Schedule your child's on-campus or virtual visit with admissions.

4. Provide current school with Request for Records and Teacher Recommendation form(s)

Questions? Email Kayla Rivera, Enrollment Coordinator, or call 863-853-9235.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Excel Christian Academy require an entrance test?

Admissions decisions are based on many factors and may vary depending upon the grade. The criteria may include the applicant's potential for success in a college preparatory program, academic record, teacher recommendations, student visit, and readiness, but do not include an extrance exam.



What are the school hours?

School hours are 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Excel Christian Academy offers after-school care until 6:00 p.m.



Do the students wear uniforms?

Students at Excel are required to wear uniforms. Uniform order information is available at http://stores.misspaule.com/excel_christian_academy/shop/home



Does Excel offer a lunch program?

Excel Christian Academy qualifies for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) with the National School Lunch program which means ALL students are eligible for FREE breakfast and lunch and those who stay for after-school programming, qualify for a FREE snack. Parents sign up for student breakfast and lunches at the beginning of each month on Myschoolworx or via hard copy order form.



Are there extended day and before- and after-care enrichment programs offered?

The Extended Day program offers only after-school care each day until 6:00 PM. See Tuition and Fee Schedule for costs. Excel also offers a variety of after-school enrichment activities.



Is there a sibling discount?

A 10% discount is given for each sibling after the first full tuition is paid. Only the sibling discount or the scholarship applies but not both.



Does Excel accept scholarships such as McKay and Step Up?

Excel accepts the McKay Scholarship and the Step Up for Students Scholarship. For more information, click on the link(s) below: McKay Scholarship Information Apply for McKay Scholarship 2019/20 Step Up for Student Scholarship Information Apply for Step Up Scholarship 2019/20 AAA Scholarships https://www.aaascholarships.org/



Does Excel offer financial assistance?

Yes, you can apply for financial assistance by completing the Parent Financial Statement by following this link: https://www.solutionsbysss.com/parents/.



What are the student fees and what do they cover?

Upon acceptance to Excel Christian Academy, NEW families will pay a one-time $500 capital assessment fee for school and facility enhancement expenditures. A one-time payment may be made or may be payable over nine months. The Materials/Technology Fee is $350 for K-8th grade and $400 for 9th-12th grade. This fee covers all textbooks, classroom supplies, consumables, and technology resources and services to enhance student outcomes. The fee also covers the transportation for one local field trip per year. Cost of transportation for trips outside of Polk County will be incurred by the parent. Student entry fees will be incurred by the school.



 

Excel Christian Academy

6505 Odom Rd.

Lakeland, FL 33809

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Excel admits students of any race, color, religion, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, color, religious, national,  and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.