APPLICATION

TUITION

We must have successful neighborhood schools within urban communities

   We Believe

  • All children are created by God and loved by God.
  • Each child is a unique being with God-given talent, ability, and potential.
  • A child’s ability/potential is not limited by race, social class, income, or geography.
  • A child’s potential is only limited by lack of opportunity, low expectations, and lack of hope.

   JCA Students

  • Will be able to read at grade level at the end of their second year.

  • Will receive a biblically integrated academic curriculum.

  • Parents will participate in a no-excuses parental involvement for parent/teacher conferences, volunteer hours, and school events.
APPLICATION PROCESS
1

Learn more about JCA!

If you are interested in learning more about JCA, start with an inquiry. Our Admissions Team will reach out to you with more information.

Inquire Here!

2

Visit us!

After you inquire, our admissions team will reach out to you to tour any of our three campuses to see if we may be the right fit for your family.
3

Apply

When you are ready to make the decision, complete our application packet. 

Apply today!

  • From August 1st–25th, an enrollment freeze will be in place. No new applications will be processed until August 25.

A non-refundable application fee will be due at this time. The new family fee is $100 for the first student and $22 for each additional student.

 

4

Enroll

Once we receive your application, we will send a link to create a family portal account to complete the enrollment packet for the upcoming school year.
5

Academic Testing

After you complete your enrollment packet, we will reach out to you to schedule your student’s academic testing time. We have all new students complete academic testing to ensure we can provide a successful academic environment for all JCA students.
6

Family Interview

Once we have reviewed previous school records and academic testing results, we will contact you to set up a family interview with the campus director.
7

Acceptance

We will be in contact with you to confirm or deny acceptance after the family interview.

TUITION ASSISTANCE

At JCA, no child is turned away for financial reasons alone. We work with every family to build a plan that fits their budget. With our tuition assistance options, we make an accessible Christian Education possible. 
  • Iowa Education Savings Account (Iowa ESA). If applied to by June 30, this program will provide nearly $8,000 of funds to help cover the cost of private education tuition.
  • Jaguar Care is an opportunity for families who have any additional tuition and education costs fully covered. Jaguar Care is fully funded by generous donors with the heart to provide a Christian Education.
Non-Discrimination Policy

Joshua Christian Academy does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, nationality, or ethnic origin.  Subject to the United States Constitution, and all applicable state and federal laws, JCA does not discriminate in its employment or admissions practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination.

If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the school’s Equity Coordinator, Joseph Jackson, Head of School, 1740 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316, 515-265-0603, jjackson@jcadm.org.   JCA reserves the right to institute hiring and enrollment practices based on the school’s mission statement and philosophies.