Admission Requirements

The following are required for all applicants. Please scroll down to see additional requirements based on the age of your child(ren).

Application 

The online application period for the 2025/26 school year closed on December 13, 2024. Please contact us directly should you have inquiries beyond this deadline.  Applications for the 2026/27 academic year will open on Friday, September 12th. 
Calvary Christian School offers two fall open houses, and we encourage all prospective families to join us. Learn more about our programs, meet our administrative team and current Calvary parents, and enjoy a full tour of our beautiful campus. The fall open house dates for admission to the 2025/26 School Year have passed. We will reopen tours in Spring 2025 for the 2026/27 academic year. 

Calvary's Admissions team offers personal tours for those unable to attend an Open House. Please contact us if you would like to schedule a tour. Children applying for 4th-8th grades will have the opportunity to visit the campus later in the admissions process.  

Both parents will meet with the admissions staff so we may get to know your child and family. Interviews will be scheduled once your child's application is complete and all required supplemental materials have been received. 

Preschool Applicant Play Date (Preschool 3 and 4 only)

Your child will attend an informal play date with other Preschool applicants. This will give our teachers a chance to observe and interact with each child and give your child the chance to experience our campus. 

Preschool Teacher Reference Form 

If your child has attended preschool previously, submit the Preschool Applicant Teacher Reference Form to your child’s current preschool. The school will return the completed form directly to Calvary Christian School. Reference forms are due by January 10, 2025.

Teacher Evaluation Form

Submit the TK and Kindergarten Applicant Teacher Reference Form to your child’s current preschool. The school will return the completed form directly to Calvary Christian School. We also accept the Los Angeles Independent Schools' Teacher Recommendation Form. Teacher Evaluation Forms are due by January 10, 2025.

TK/Kindergarten Readiness Assessment

All applicants for Calvary's Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs will complete a readiness assessment with a member of our staff. Assessments will take place in January or February 2025.  Once your admissions file is complete you will be contacted with the date and details of your child’s assessment.

Teacher Reference Form

Submit the appropriate Teacher Reference Form (1st - 4th Grades, 5th Grade) to your child’s current teacher. The teacher will return the completed form directly to Calvary Christian School. We also accept the Los Angeles Independent Schools' Teacher Recommendation Form. Teacher Reference Forms are due by January 10, 2025.

Principal/Head of School Reference Form

Please submit the Principal/Head of School Reference Form to your child’s current Principal/Head of School. They will return the completed form directly to Calvary Christian School. We also accept the Los Angeles Independent Schools' Administrative Recommendation Form. Principal Reference Forms are due by January 10, 2025.

Transcript Request Form

Please submit the Transcript Request Form to your child’s current school. The school will mail up to three years of transcripts and report cards directly to Calvary Christian School. We also accept the Los Angeles Independent Schools' Transcript Request Form. Transcripts are due by January 10, 2025.

Academic Assessment (1st - 5th Grades)

Transcripts and Reference Forms typically provide enough information to understand your child's academic profile, however, some students may be invited to complete an academic assessment with a member of our staff. You will be contacted with the details and date of your child's assessment if this is necessary. For 5th-grade students, Calvary Christian School will require your student to take the Independent School Entrance Exam. Calvary's Admissions staff will provide you with details about how to arrange for your child to complete the ISEE at home.

 

English Teacher Reference Form

Submit the English Teacher Reference Form to your child’s current English teacher. The teacher will return the completed form directly to Calvary Christian School. We also accept the Los Angeles Independent Schools' English Recommendation Form. The English teacher reference form is due by January 10, 2025.

Math Teacher Reference Form

Submit the Math Teacher Reference Form to your child’s current math teacher. The teacher will return the completed form directly to Calvary Christian School. We also accept the Los Angeles Independent Schools' Math Recommendation Form. The math teacher reference form is due by January 10, 2025.

Principal/Head of School Reference Form

Submit the Principal/Head of School Reference Form to your child’s current Principal/Head of School. They will return the completed form directly to Calvary Christian School. We also accept the Los Angeles Independent Schools' Administrative Recommendation Form. The Principal/Head of School reference form is due by January 10, 2025.

Transcript Request Form

Please submit the Transcript Request Form to your child’s current school. The school will mail up to three years of transcripts and report cards directly to Calvary Christian School. We also accept the Los Angeles Independent Schools' Transcript Request Form. Transcripts are due by January 10, 2025.

Academic Assessment (6th - 8th Grades)

6th through 8th Grade applicants are required to take the Independent School Entrance Exam. Calvary's Admissions staff will provide you with details about how to arrange for your child to complete the ISEE at home

Student Visit

Your child will meet individually with our Middle School Head and enjoy a one-on-one tour of our campus.