APPLICATION PROCESS

This page outlines Cardinal Kung Academy’s application process. For priority consideration for enrollment and financial aid, please submit your application by December 15. Applications received after that date are reviewed on a rolling basis.

We’re excited to get to know your family. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.

admissions@cardinalkungacademy.org

Michael DeFelice
Admissions Director & Faculty

  • Submit an inquiry to receive admissions updates and help our team get to know your family. After you inquire, explore upcoming Open House dates or request a personal tour. We are looking forward to welcoming you to our campus!

  • To start your application, please click here to access our CKA Parent Portal. Please note the instructions at the top of the page for accessing/creating your account if you are a new or returning family.

    A complete application will include:

    • Completed application form - Please complete this step before scheduling a shadow day.

    • Copies of report cards from previous schools/homeschooling, for at least the past two academic years

    • Copies of standardized test results from at least the past two years

    • Any other diagnostic testing that has been completed that may assist the school in the application process

    • 2 teacher recommendations, one in humanities and one in math or science

    • IEP, 504 plan, or other student support plan (if applicable) that has been created for the student

  • Note: You may schedule a shadow day while your application is still in progress.

    We require all applicants to spend a school day with us to sit in on classes, meet students and teachers, and experience our community in person. A Shadow Day is required to complete the application process; if visiting isn’t possible, we’re happy to arrange a conversation and interview instead. Click here to schedule your Shadow Day.

  • Cardinal Kung Academy requires placement tests for Middle and High School applicants. You will be contacted by the Office of Admission regarding specific tests and available dates once your online application is complete.

    • Rising 9th Graders are required to take the High School Placement Test (HSPT).

    • New Middle School students are required to take a Math Placement test.

    • A Latin placement is available when applicable.

    • High School transfer students must take a 30-minute writing assessment as part of the enrollment process.

  • At Cardinal Kung Academy, we recognize parents as the primary educators, and we’re honored to partner with you. For families new to CKA, a conversation with both parents/guardians is part of the process. It’s an opportunity to ask any final questions and better understand our community and curriculum, while we follow up on anything noted in the application. We’ll schedule the interview once all application materials are received.

ENROLLMENT

Once a student has been accepted, parents will receive an acceptance letter by email. To enroll, the following items must be submitted:

$200 non-refundable registration fee made out to Cardinal Kung Academy

Upload the Following to the CKA Parent Portal:

  • Authorization to Release Student Records

  • Birth Certificate

  • Baptismal Certificate

  • Tuition/Enrollment Contract

  • Medical Records & Final Transcript from Previous School: Will be Requested over the Summer

Your Transition to CKA

Our goal is to help both students and their families transition smoothly into the CKA community. From the start, each new family is paired with a returning family who offers guidance and answers questions throughout the year. Students are welcomed into a House that fosters friendship and cross-grade mentorship throughout the year. We also invite CKA families to join community events and weekly Mass on campus, so your family can grow in faith and belonging.

Non-Discrimination Policy: Cardinal Kung Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.