Admissions Process

Open House/Curriculum Previews give you the opportunity to meet our staff, faculty and administration as we showcase our campus and present a preview of our curriculum from preschool through twelfth grade.   You may also view our Virtual Open House video.

We also encourage interested students to Shadow for a Day when they are paired with a student who has similar interests. This will give prospective students a feel for our culture and experience a typical day at DCA.  

Please call the Admissions Office at 615-883-2926 to schedule a tour. We look forward to meeting with you and having you visit Donelson Christian Academy.

An Online Application for Admission must be completed for each prospective student wanting to begin the DCA admissions process. A $75 fee is required for each application.  To apply, please click the "Apply Now" link on our website.

Pre-K through 1st Grade: To be considered for pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, or first grade, students must be 4, 5, or 6 years old respectively by August 15 of the year they plan to enroll.

10th through 12th Grade: In addition to the application, all students applying for grades 10 through 12 must upload a transcript and report card or progress report from their most recent school.

A copy of the student’s most recent progress report, report card, and achievement test scores must be provided to complete an application file.

9th through 12th Grade: In addition to the above documents, an official copy of the student’s official transcripts, including GPA and course grades must be submitted to the Admissions Office.  Students will not be accepted without an official transcript.

Pre-K through Kindergarten: One (1) recommendation must be completed and mailed directly to the DCA Admissions Office by the student’s current preschool teacher, daycare worker, Sunday school teacher, or someone other than the parents who has worked with the student.

1st through 12th Grade: Three (3) recommendations must be completed and submitted through our online application system.

Pre-K through Kindergarten: Once the application, recommendation, and applicable academic records have been received, the Admissions Office will call the family to schedule a readiness assessment and an interview which must include at least one parent or guardian.

1st through 12th Grade: Once the application, recommendations, and applicable academic records have been received, the Admissions Office will schedule an appointment for prospective student testing and an interview which must include at least one parent or guardian.

Applicants will be notified in writing, beginning mid-March, once a decision has been made by the Admissions Committee. Upon acceptance, the enrollment contract and non-refundable registration deposit are due within two weeks of notification or sooner if the school year has begun.