--- title: Application Process – Hope Christian Academy description: Application Process – Hope Christian Academy image: https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Hope_Christian_Academy/images/hca-logo-img.png --- [Skip to content](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/application-process/#primary) [![Hope Christian Academy](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Hope_Christian_Academy/images/hca-logo-img.png?width=220&height=115&name=hca-logo-img.png "Hope Christian Academy")](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/?hsLang=en) 24Aug #### [Volleyball Start Date](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/volleyball-start-date?hsLang=en) Monday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/volleyball-start-date?hsLang=en) 29Aug #### [Family Workday, 10:00 – 12:00 Noon (Choice 1 of 2)](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/family-work-day-option-1?hsLang=en) Saturday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/family-work-day-option-1?hsLang=en) 31Aug #### [Teachers’ Workshop](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/teachers-workshop-2?hsLang=en) Monday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/teachers-workshop-2?hsLang=en) 31Aug #### [Family Work Night, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (Choice 2 of 2)](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/family-work-night-630-830-p.m.-choice-2-of-3?hsLang=en) Monday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/family-work-night-630-830-p.m.-choice-2-of-3?hsLang=en) 02Sep #### [New Student Testing & Orientation, 9:00 – 12 Noon](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/new-student-testing-orientation-900-12-noon-2?hsLang=en) Wednesday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/new-student-testing-orientation-900-12-noon-2?hsLang=en) 03Sep #### [New Student Testing & Orientation, 9:00 – 12 Noon](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/new-student-testing-orientation-900-12-noon-3?hsLang=en) Thursday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/new-student-testing-orientation-900-12-noon-3?hsLang=en) 03Sep #### [Back-to-School Open House, 7-8 p.m. - School Photographs](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/back-to-school-open-house-7-8-p.m.-school-photographs?hsLang=en) Thursday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/back-to-school-open-house-7-8-p.m.-school-photographs?hsLang=en) 05Sep #### [Labor Day Weekend: No School](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/labor-day-weekend-no-school-2?hsLang=en) Saturday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/labor-day-weekend-no-school-2?hsLang=en) 08Sep #### [School Begins, 9:20 a.m.](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/school-begins-920-a.m-1?hsLang=en) Tuesday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/school-begins-920-a.m-1?hsLang=en) 23Sep #### [“See You at the Pole” Prayer Time 9:00 a.m.](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/see-you-at-the-pole-prayer-time-900-a.m-1?hsLang=en) Wednesday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/see-you-at-the-pole-prayer-time-900-a.m-1?hsLang=en) 24Sep #### [New Parent Orientation, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/new-parent-orientation-600-830-p.m-1?hsLang=en) Thursday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/new-parent-orientation-600-830-p.m-1?hsLang=en) 28Sep #### [Open House/Visit Day - No Busing Provided](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/open-house/visit-day-no-busing-provided-1?hsLang=en) Monday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/open-house/visit-day-no-busing-provided-1?hsLang=en) 03Oct #### [Volleyball Tournament at Fourth Baptist in Plymouth](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/volleyball-tournament-at-fourth-baptist-in-plymouth?hsLang=en) Saturday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/volleyball-tournament-at-fourth-baptist-in-plymouth?hsLang=en) 09Oct #### [Fall Pizza Fundraiser](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/fall-pizza-fundraiser?hsLang=en) Friday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/fall-pizza-fundraiser?hsLang=en) 15Oct #### [MN Teacher’s Convention: No School](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/mn-teachers-convention-no-school-2?hsLang=en) Thursday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/mn-teachers-convention-no-school-2?hsLang=en) 03Nov #### [VISIT DAY and Open House - No Busing Provided](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/visit-day-and-open-house-no-busing-provided-1781716099077?hsLang=en) Tuesday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/visit-day-and-open-house-no-busing-provided-1781716099077?hsLang=en) 06Nov #### [End of 1st Quarter, Dismiss at 12:00 - No Afternoon Bus](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/end-of-1st-quarter-dismiss-at-1200-no-afternoon-bus-2?hsLang=en) Friday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/end-of-1st-quarter-dismiss-at-1200-no-afternoon-bus-2?hsLang=en) 09Nov #### [Basketball Start Date](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/basketball-start-date?hsLang=en) Monday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/basketball-start-date?hsLang=en) 19Nov #### [Parent/Teacher Conferences, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/parent/teacher-conferences-500-900-p.m-2?hsLang=en) Thursday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/parent/teacher-conferences-500-900-p.m-2?hsLang=en) 23Nov #### [Parent/Teacher Conferences, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/parent/teacher-conferences-500-900-p.m-3?hsLang=en) Monday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/parent/teacher-conferences-500-900-p.m-3?hsLang=en) 26Nov #### [Thanksgiving Break: No School](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/thanksgiving-break-no-school-2?hsLang=en) Thursday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/thanksgiving-break-no-school-2?hsLang=en) 04Dec #### [VISIT DAY and Open House - No Busing Provided](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/visit-day-and-open-house-no-busing-provided-1781716518731?hsLang=en) Friday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/visit-day-and-open-house-no-busing-provided-1781716518731?hsLang=en) 17Dec #### [Christmas Program, 7:00 p.m. (Off campus)](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/christmas-program-700-p.m.-off-campus-1?hsLang=en) Thursday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/christmas-program-700-p.m.-off-campus-1?hsLang=en) 21Dec #### [Christmas Fun Week](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/christmas-fun-days?hsLang=en) Monday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/christmas-fun-days?hsLang=en) 23Dec #### [CHRISTMAS VACATION](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/christmas-vacation-1?hsLang=en) Wednesday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/christmas-vacation-1?hsLang=en) 05Jan #### [School Resumes](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/school-resumes-2?hsLang=en) Tuesday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/school-resumes-2?hsLang=en) 15Jan #### [End of Second Quarter, Dismiss at 12:00 - No Afternoon Bus](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/end-of-second-quarter-dismiss-at-1200-no-afternoon-bus-2?hsLang=en) Friday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/end-of-second-quarter-dismiss-at-1200-no-afternoon-bus-2?hsLang=en) 18Jan #### [Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: No School](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/martin-luther-king-jr.-day-no-school-2?hsLang=en) Monday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/martin-luther-king-jr.-day-no-school-2?hsLang=en) 21Jan #### [HCA Open House, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/hca-open-house-700-800-p.m-1?hsLang=en) Thursday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/hca-open-house-700-800-p.m-1?hsLang=en) 25Jan #### [VISIT DAY and Open House](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/visit-day-and-open-house-4?hsLang=en) Monday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/visit-day-and-open-house-4?hsLang=en) 28Jan #### [Parent / Teacher Conferences - 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. (Choice 1 of 2)](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/parent-/-teacher-conferences-500-900-p.m.-choice-1-of-3?hsLang=en) Thursday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/parent-/-teacher-conferences-500-900-p.m.-choice-1-of-3?hsLang=en) 01Feb #### [SPIRIT Week](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/spirit-week-2?hsLang=en) Monday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/spirit-week-2?hsLang=en) 01Feb #### [Parent / Teacher Conferences - 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. (Choice 2 of 2)](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/parent-/-teacher-conferences-500-900-p.m.-choice-2-of-3?hsLang=en) Monday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/parent-/-teacher-conferences-500-900-p.m.-choice-2-of-3?hsLang=en) 12Feb #### [VISIT Day and Open House - No Busing Provided](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/visit-day-and-open-house-no-busing-provided-1781719230770?hsLang=en) Friday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/visit-day-and-open-house-no-busing-provided-1781719230770?hsLang=en) 15Feb #### [Presidents’ Day: No School](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/presidents-day-no-school-2?hsLang=en) Monday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/presidents-day-no-school-2?hsLang=en) 16Feb #### [National Achievement Testing](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/national-achievement-testing-2?hsLang=en) Tuesday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/national-achievement-testing-2?hsLang=en) 04Mar #### [Varsity MCAC Tournament](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/varsity-mcac-tournament?hsLang=en) Thursday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/varsity-mcac-tournament?hsLang=en) 06Mar #### [“Building Hope for the Next Generation”: Spaghetti Supper and Silent Auction - 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/building-hope-for-the-next-generation-spaghetti-supper-and-silent-auction-430-730-p.m-1?hsLang=en) Saturday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/building-hope-for-the-next-generation-spaghetti-supper-and-silent-auction-430-730-p.m-1?hsLang=en) 12Mar #### [School – No Busing Provided](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/school-no-busing-provided?hsLang=en) Friday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/school-no-busing-provided?hsLang=en) 15Mar #### [SPRING BREAK: No School](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/spring-break-no-school-2?hsLang=en) Monday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/spring-break-no-school-2?hsLang=en) 25Mar #### [End of Third Quarter, Dismiss at 12:00 - No Busing Provided](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/end-of-third-quarter-dismiss-at-1200-no-busing-provided-2?hsLang=en) Thursday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/end-of-third-quarter-dismiss-at-1200-no-busing-provided-2?hsLang=en) 26Mar #### [Good Friday, No School](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/good-friday-no-school-2?hsLang=en) Friday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/good-friday-no-school-2?hsLang=en) 09Apr #### [HCA Student Convention](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/hca-student-convention-2?hsLang=en) Friday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/hca-student-convention-2?hsLang=en) 16Apr #### [VISIT DAY and Open House - No Busing Provided](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/visit-day-and-open-house-no-busing-provided-1781720183994?hsLang=en) Friday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/visit-day-and-open-house-no-busing-provided-1781720183994?hsLang=en) 06May #### [Spring Program (Thursday), 7:00 p.m.](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/spring-program-thursday-700-p.m-1?hsLang=en) Thursday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/spring-program-thursday-700-p.m-1?hsLang=en) 07May #### [Grandparent’s Day Program](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/grandparents-day-program-2?hsLang=en) Friday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/grandparents-day-program-2?hsLang=en) 21May #### [HCA Track and Field Day](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/hca-track-and-field-day-2?hsLang=en) Friday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/hca-track-and-field-day-2?hsLang=en) 31May #### [Memorial Day: No School](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/memorial-day-no-school-2?hsLang=en) Monday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/memorial-day-no-school-2?hsLang=en) 03Jun #### [Last Day of Classes](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/last-day-of-classes-1?hsLang=en) Thursday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/last-day-of-classes-1?hsLang=en) 04Jun #### [Graduation and Awards Ceremony, 7 p.m.](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/graduation-and-awards-ceremony-7-p.m?hsLang=en) Friday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/graduation-and-awards-ceremony-7-p.m?hsLang=en) 07Jun #### [Teacher’s Workday](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/teachers-workday-2?hsLang=en) Monday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/teachers-workday-2?hsLang=en) 08Jun #### [Summer School Session I Begins](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/summer-school-session-i-begins-1?hsLang=en) Tuesday [EVENT DETAIL](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar/summer-school-session-i-begins-1?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org?hsLang=en) - [About](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/about?hsLang=en) - [HCA Staff](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/staff-biographies?hsLang=en) - [Sponsoring Churches](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/sponsoring-churches/?hsLang=en) - [Donate](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/donate/?hsLang=en) - [Map and Directions](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/map-and-directions/?hsLang=en) - [Transportation](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/transportation/?hsLang=en) - [Featured Alumni Testimonials](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/featured-alumni-testimonials/?hsLang=en) - [Local Wellness Policy](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/local-wellness-policy?hsLang=en) - [HCA Stories](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/stories?hsLang=en) - [Academics](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/academics/?hsLang=en) - [Test Scores](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/test-scores/?hsLang=en) - [Home School Umbrella Program](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/home-school-umbrella-program/?hsLang=en) - [Summer Enrichment Program](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/summer-enrichment-program/?hsLang=en) - [Extra Curricular](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/extra-curricular/?hsLang=en) - [PreK](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/prekindergarten/?hsLang=en) - [Tuition Options and Schedules](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/prek-and-kindergarten-tuition/?hsLang=en) - [PreK and Kindergarten Enrollment](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/prek-and-kindergarten-enrollment/?hsLang=en) - [Calendar](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar?hsLang=en) - [Schedule a Tour](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/meetings/shawna-terrell/hope-christian-academy-tour-?hsLang=en) - [Contact](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/contact/?hsLang=en) - [Apply](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/apply/?hsLang=en) - [Application Process](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/application-process/) - [Tuition and Fees](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/tuition/?hsLang=en) - [Handbook](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/handbook/?hsLang=en) - [Teacher/Staff Application](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/teacher-staff-application/?hsLang=en) - [Schedule a Tour](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/meetings/shawna-terrell/hope-christian-academy-tour-?hsLang=en) Menu ### Application Process - ![2017 Convention Awards](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Hope_Christian_Academy/Images/IMG_9944-2048x1365.jpg?width=300&height=200&name=IMG_9944-2048x1365.jpg)Parents come and [visit our school](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/contact/?hsLang=en). - Parents and student read the [HCA Information Handbook](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/handbook/?hsLang=en) thoroughly. - Parents [submit the application](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/new-student-application/?hsLang=en) accompanied by the registration fee. (Fee will be returned if student is not accepted.) - Office will call the parents and pupil for an interview with the principal. - Parents are then notified of acceptance. - Parents submit Medical History Form, Medical/Immunization Report and Request for Records Form. - Parents attend a Parent Orientation session. Learn more about how to apply to our PreK/Kindergarten program on our [PreK/Kindergarten Enrollment page](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/prek-and-kindergarten-enrollment/?hsLang=en).   ### Application Center ![HCA- Dad and Daughter](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Hope_Christian_Academy/Images/HCA-Dad-and-Daughter.jpeg?width=225&height=300&name=HCA-Dad-and-Daughter.jpeg)You can fill out and submit applications for enrollment using our easy and secure online forms (paper applications are also available). If you need to fill out a Smart Tuition form you may enroll online at [https://parent.blackbaud.school/Login.aspx](https://parent.blackbaud.school/Login.aspx), or download a PDF copy. To apply for special tuition aid to offset some of the tuition costs of attending HCA go to [www.SmartAidForParents.com](http://www.smartaidforparents.com/). Home school applicants seeking to participate in our [Home School Umbrella Program](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/home-school-umbrella-program/?hsLang=en) should use the application for new students. Click on the appropriate link to begin an application. Questions? Please [contact us](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/contact?hsLang=en). - [New Student Application](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/new-student-application/?hsLang=en) - [Re-Enrollment Application](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/re-enrollment-application/?hsLang=en) - [Summer Program Application](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/summer-program-application/?hsLang=en) - [SMART Tuition Enrollment](http://www.EnrollWithSmart.com) ### Announcements Registration is now open for the 2026-2027 school year! ### Find Us **Address** 920 Holley Avenue, Suite 2 St. Paul Park, MN 55071 [Directions to HCA](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Hope+Christian+Academy,+920+Holley+Ave+%232,+St+Paul+Park,+MN+55071/@44.8411699,-92.9902975,17z/data=!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x87f7d1a562e1ae5d:0x6bc9bbb3698d3a25!2m2!1d-92.9881035!2d44.8411661!3e0) ### Contact Us **Phone** 651.459.6438 **Fax** 651.769.2108 [Email](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/contact?hsLang=en) *Hope Christian Academy accepts students without regard to race, color, sex, or national or ethnic origin who are willing to abide by its principles and objectives.* - [About](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/about) - [Academics](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/academics/) - [Extra Curricular](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/extra-curricular/) - [PreK](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/prekindergarten/) - [Calendar](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/calendar) - [Apply](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/apply/) [Schedule a Tour](https://www.hopechristianacademy.org/contact?hsLang=en) 920 Holley Avenue, Suite 2 St. Paul Park, MN 55071 (651) 459-6438 Hope Christian Academy is a private PreK - 12th Grade school located near the Twin Cities. 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