Please be advised that several grade levels at Southern Maryland Christian Academy are currently experiencing a high volume of applications, resulting in wait pools. If you are interested in enrolling your child, we encourage you to submit an application as soon as possible to be considered for a potential opening. For further information, please contact the admissions office at 301-870-2550 or admissions@smcaemail.com.

Each student’s application must include several important documents needed to form a complete application. The exact forms you need to complete will depend upon the grade to which you are applying. You can check the status of your application and the receipt of these documents through your Application Account – FACTS Portal on the Application Checklist. Checking your portal profile frequently will let you know what remains missing on your student’s checklist. SMCA offers rolling admissions pending upon availability in the classroom with two-week application processing time frame.

Admission decisions are carefully considered by the admissions team, after reviewing the completed application, including supporting documents (see application checklist below).

Application Checklist:

1. Student evaluation form. (This form can be found under “School Forms” on our website.)
2. Preschool report card, progress report or assessments
3. Copy of Child’s birth certificate
4. Copy of child’s (most current) immunization records
5. Identity of Person Enrolling Student and Relationship to Student: Person enrolling student must present official photo identification (i.e. Driver’s license, passport) and proof of relationship to student (i.e. student’s birth certificate or custody order)
6. $120 application fee. This fee is non-refundable
7. Recent photograph (not returnable). This will be used for identification & safety purposes.
8. Include any educational, psychological or other test results (i.e., IEP evaluations) that may be pertinent

Application evaluation cannot be completed until all documents and references are obtained. 

Admission Requirements:

The following requirements have been established for admission to Southern Maryland Christian Academy:

1. Completion of application with signatures, supporting documents, and appropriate fees.
2. Satisfactory scholastic and student evaluation from previous preschool/daycare.
3. Prospective early education students may be asked to schedule an observation.
4. Prospective kindergarten students undergo K5 readiness placement assessments administered by the principal.
5. Health records that meet State requirements.
    ♦ Health Inventory
    ♦ Blood Lead Testing Certificate (if applicable)
    ♦ Immunization Record

After receiving acceptance notification, Complete SMCA’s online registration and register with FACTS Tuition Management within 10 days.

While we serve a wide range of students, as a small school, we are not equipped to effectively serve most students with an active IEP or who are below grade level.

Apply Now

 

Wait Pool

We are committed to maintaining small class sizes and a low student-teacher ratio. When there are more applicants than openings, applications are prioritized before screening/testing. We do not share data about the number of students in “Wait Pool”. A wait pool allows students to remain in consideration for admission should space become available, at which time we can move forward with the admissions process.

Please be advised that several grade levels at Southern Maryland Christian Academy are currently experiencing a high volume of applications, resulting in wait pools. If you are interested in enrolling your child, we encourage you to submit an application as soon as possible to be considered for a potential opening. For further information, please contact the admissions office at 301-870-2550 or admissions@smcaemail.com.

Each student’s application must include several important documents needed to form a complete application. The exact forms you need to complete will depend upon the grade to which you are applying. You can check the status of your application and the receipt of these documents through your Application Account – FACTS Portal on the Application Checklist. Checking your portal profile frequently will let you know what remains missing on your student’s checklist. SMCA offers rolling admissions pending upon availability in the classroom with two-week application processing time frame.

Admission decisions are carefully considered by the admissions team, after reviewing the completed application, including supporting documents (see application checklist below).

Application Checklist:

1. Include a copy of:
    ♦ Previous academic year’s final report card
    ♦ Most recent report card
2. Behavior report from previous school Grades 1st – 5th (This form can be found under “School Forms” on our website.)
3. Confidential student recommendation online form from current classroom teacher (You will enter the teacher’s email address directly within this online application.)
4. Copy of Child’s birth certificate
5. Copy of child’s (most current) immunization records
6. Identity of Person Enrolling Student and Relationship to Student: Person enrolling student must present official photo identification (i.e. Driver’s license, passport) and proof of relationship to student (i.e. student’s birth certificate or custody order)
7. $120 application fee. This fee is non-refundable
8. Recent photograph (not returnable). This will be used for identification & safety purposes.
9. Include any educational, psychological or other test results (i.e., IEP evaluations) that may be pertinent

Application evaluation cannot be completed until all documents and references are obtained.

Admission Requirements:

The following requirements have been established for admission to Southern Maryland Christian Academy:

1. Completion of application with signatures, supporting documents, and appropriate fees.
2. Satisfactory scholastic and behavioral records from previous school.
3. Prospective student undergoes placement testing in math, reading, and language usage according to grade level as determined and administered by the principal.
4. Health records that meet State requirements.
    ♦ Health Inventory
    ♦ Blood Lead Testing Certificate (if applicable)
    ♦ Immunization Record

After receiving acceptance notification, Complete SMCA’s online registration and register with FACTS Tuition Management within 10 days.

While we serve a wide range of students, as a small school, we are not equipped to effectively serve most students with an active IEP or who are below grade level.

 

Apply Now

 

Wait Pool

We are committed to maintaining small class sizes and a low student-teacher ratio. When there are more applicants than openings, applications are prioritized before screening/testing. We do not share data about the number of students in “Wait Pool”. A wait pool allows students to remain in consideration for admission should space become available, at which time we can move forward with the admissions process.

During Open Enrollment, please be advised that some grade levels at Southern Maryland Christian Academy experience a high volume of applications, resulting in wait pools. If you are interested in enrolling your child, we encourage you to submit a completed application (see application checklist below) as soon as possible to be considered for a potential opening. For further information, please contact the admissions office 301-870-2550 or admissions@smcaemail.com.

Priority Admissions Deadline – If your application is received by February 27, 2026 at 3:30pm, the admissions team will contact you the following month to schedule family interviews and testing. After decisions are announced in March, the process shifts to rolling admissions until all seats are filled. Once students have taken their placement assessment, parents/guardians will receive admission decisions within 2 weeks.

Each student’s application must include several important documents needed to form a complete application. The exact forms you need to complete will depend upon the grade to which you are applying. You can check the status of your application and the receipt of these documents through your Application Account – FACTS Portal on the Application Checklist. Checking your portal profile frequently will let you know what remains missing on your student’s checklist.

 

Application Checklist:

1. Include a copy of:
♦Transcript of high school credits (Grades 9^th – 12^th)
♦ Previous academic year’s final report card
♦ Most recent report card
2. Behavior report from previous school (This form can be found under “School Forms” on our website.)
3. Confidential student recommendation from two current academic teachers. (You will enter the teacher’s email address directly within this online application.)
4. Copy of Child’s birth certificate
5. Copy of child’s (most current) immunization records
6. Identity of Person Enrolling Student and Relationship to Student: Person enrolling student must present official photo identification (i.e. Driver’s license, passport) and proof of relationship to student (i.e. student’s birth certificate or custody order)
7. $120 application fee. This fee is non-refundable
8. Recent photograph (not returnable). This will be used for identification & safety purposes.
9. Include any educational, psychological or other test results (i.e., IEP evaluations) that may be pertinent

Application evaluation cannot be completed until all documents and references are obtained.

Admission Requirements:

The following requirements have been established for admission to Southern Maryland Christian Academy:

1. Completion of application with signatures, supporting documents, and appropriate fees.
2. Satisfactory scholastic and behavioral records from previous school.
3. Family interview (Parent/Guardian and student(s) attend)
4. Prospective student undergoes placement assessment in math, reading, and language usage according to grade level as determined and administered by supervisor.
5. Health records that meet State requirements.
♦ Health Inventory
♦ Blood Lead Testing Certificate (if applicable)
♦ Immunization Record

After receiving acceptance notification, Complete SMCA’s online registration and register with FACTS Tuition Management within 10 days.

 

Apply Now

 

Wait Pool

We are committed to maintaining small class sizes and a low student-teacher ratio. When there are more applicants than openings, applications are prioritized before screening/testing. We do not share data about the number of students in “Wait Pool”. A wait pool allows students to remain in consideration for admission should space become available, at which time we can move forward with the admissions process.