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World Class Academy Admissions Process

World Class Academy is a private high school that combines academics, athletics, travel, and cultural immersion. We are a school that pushes alternative education to new heights with a firm belief that quality education comes from interacting with the world around us. We recognize that combining a formal education with students’ passions for outdoor sports results in an impactful and meaningful education and life experience. We are excited to play a role in your education.

World Class Academy has a rolling admissions process. Applications are reviewed in the order they are received. When evaluating applicants, WCA considers a student’s academic record, athletic accomplishments, character evaluations, and actions that demonstrate their motivation to excel as a student, athlete, and respectful global citizen. World Class Academy seeks applicants who make responsible choices, possess a strong work ethic, and have a strong desire to be part of a team.

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Application Process

Steps to apply:

  1. Use the Apply Now button above to be directed to our online application on the TADS website. TADS is a third-party school management platform that we partner with for admissions, enrollment, and tuition management.
  2. Create a login on the TADS website. You will use this login throughout your time at World Class Academy, so please keep your login credentials safe.
  3. Fill out the online application. See adjacent box for details.
  4. [Optional] Apply for a scholarship. See lower box for details.
  5. Schedule an admissions interview.
  6. Allow 2-3 weeks for processing.

You will be notified once a decision is made.

For your application, you’ll need the following:

  1. Contact information for the applicant and parents/guardians.
  2. Contact information for two character references.
  3. Contact information for two athletic references.
  4. Contact information for emergency contacts.
  5. Answers to the following essay questions:
    1. What is your primary academic goal for the remainder of your high school career?
    2. What do you believe are the most critical traits or skills needed to be a valuable member of a team?
    3. What are your primary athletic goals for the remainder of your high school career?
  6. An athletic resume.
    1. Help us to better understand your athletic history and achievements by submitting an organized list of your accomplishments. This resume may include competition results, links/embedded media, and other athletic career highlights. This resume can include accomplishments in various sports.
  7. A current academic transcript.
    1. We will accept an unofficial transcript as part of your application. An official transcript will be required as part of the enrollment process.

If you’d like to apply for a scholarship, you’ll need the following:

  1. Answers to the following essay questions:
    1. What makes you a good team member? What experiences do you have being part of a team? How has this influenced you
    2. What is your motivation for applying to World Class Academy? Explain.
    3. Why are you a good choice to receive a scholarship?
    4. What are your academic goals?
  2. A copy of your parents’ 1040 tax form, if possible.

Admissions Process

  1.  Upon acceptance, students receive a welcome letter and enrollment documents.
  2. Complete and return the following enrollment documents, which will be sent via TADS:
    1. Honor Contract
    2. Liability Release
    3. Medical Evaluation (print and bring to appointment with family physician)
    4. Request for Records – To be completed and sent to your sending institution. This will instruct your sending school to share your academic records to World Class Academy so that we can place you in classes.
*Depending on when you apply, you may also need to request that an official transcript is sent to WCA once the grades for the current term are final.
    5. Climbing Academy: Review Helmet Waiver
Kiteboard Academy: Review Helmet and Impact Vest Waiver
Kayak Academy: No waiver needed. Pack a helmet.
MTB Academy: No waiver needed. Pack a helmet.
  3. Pay the $3,000 tuition deposit.
  4. Accept your tuition agreement and select a payment plan. This step will also happen through the TADS website.
  5. Your spot will be reserved upon completion of all of the above steps.