Incoming Freshmen
High school brings new challenges and big opportunities. Your journey to freshman year starts here.
A lot can change in four years. We want your next four to be a transformative experience—where you learn and grow as a student, person, and follower of Christ.
From day one, CHCA freshmen become part of a community committed to excellence and Christ-centeredness in all things. Rigorous, theologically integrated academics and a world of opportunities shape students into leaders ready to make an impact wherever they go.
Class of 2030, it’s your time to step into this new phase of life with confidence (and some guidance along the way). Check out our resources to see how CHCA can become part of your story.
Schedule a Shadow Visit
Our shadow visits provide students with the opportunity to experience a full day in the life of a CHCA student. Following a personalized schedule, shadow visit students attend classes alongside a Student Ambassador, receive a full campus tour from our Student Life Director, meet program directors in their passion areas, and gain an authentic look at our community and campus life.
Shadow visits are highly encouraged, especially for current eighth grade students interested in joining the incoming freshmen class.
Scholarships and Tuition Assistance
It’s our desire that all families have access to a life-giving and life-changing Christian education. Scholarships and tuition assistance are available to help your family make this investment possible.
Scholarships and Tuition Assistance Options
- Need-Based Tuition Assistance
- Ohio EdChoice
- Merit Scholarships
- Multi-Child Tuition Credit
- shareCHCA Referral Credit
September 8, 2025 | Application Opens
Use Veracross, our online application hub, to submit your information, track progress, and register for events.
September 22, 2025 | Shadow Visit Opportunities Begin
Our shadow visits provide students with the opportunity to experience a full day in the life of a CHCA student. Each visitor is paired with a Student Ambassador whose interests align with theirs, offering a personalized and authentic look into our classrooms, community, and campus life.
Held in the fall and spring, our open houses welcome the whole family to explore our buildings, meet our teachers, and learn more about our community. Open houses are designed to help you experience CHCA’s distinctive culture and get to know the programs and people that make our school unique.
November 14 | ISEE Registration Deadline
The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) is for students seeking to qualify for a Cum Laude Scholarship. Before registering, please be sure to review award criteria.
December 1 | Early Action Freshmen Applications Deadline
December 6 | ISEE Testing Day at CHCA to be considered for a Cum Laude Scholarship
December 8–16 | Family Interviews for Early Action Freshmen Applicants
After a review of the completed application, family interviews are scheduled for qualified applicants and their parents.
December 12 | Tuition Assistance Application Deadline for Early Action Freshmen Applicants
We understand tuition is a significant investment, so we actively partner with families to find options that make a CHCA education possible.
January 9 | Early Action Freshmen Admission Decisions Emailed
February TBD | New Freshmen Welcome Event
February 7 | Winter Open House
Held in the fall and spring, our open houses welcome the whole family to explore our buildings, meet our teachers, and learn more about our community. Open houses are designed to help you experience CHCA’s distinctive culture and get to know the programs and people that make our school unique.
*Early Action Freshmen are those who have applied early for the following school year. Applications to CHCA are accepted on a rolling basis, including after Early Action Freshmen decisions have been announced, space permitting.
“Shadowing at CHCA made it clear—this is where I belonged. From the welcoming community to the opportunities to grow in every area, I felt like I had found my place.”
High School Opportunities
Hone your gifts or try something you’ve never done before. These programs are a big part of life at CHCA and help you find your people and your passions.
Get involved in chapel teams, local outreach, and grade-level service days.
Join a team, elevate your talents, and be part of a culture of champions.
From the stage to the studio, you’ll find ways to grow your creativity here.
Student-led groups across all kinds of interests mean more ways to get connected.
Questions? We've Got Answers!
Contact Audrey Keyes ’95, Admissions Counselor for Grades 7–12, for more information on how you can become a future CHCA grad.