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Admissions at Ridgecrest Christian Academy in Dothan, Alabama

Admissions

Whom do we admit?

No child is perfect, yet all are gifted! Our school accepts children eligible for K5 through seventh grade. For birth through K4, see our ELC page.

It’s our joy to welcome all children to our school provided that:

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Their families agree to comply with RCA policies, procedures and Statement of Faith for Ridgecrest Baptist Church.

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Their families will work in accord with us –that trust is allowed to build and grow.
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Their families commit to bringing their children to school prepared for learning every day and on time.

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The enrollment/registration process has been fully completed.
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The age of the child meets our guidelines.

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The students want to be here. We recognize that the parents are the decision makers and are in charge of their children. However, when students attain a certain level of maturity, we want them to choose to be here. There can be all sorts of challenges, but as long as a child is willing to work hard with us, we will work with them step by step along the way.
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We believe we can offer what that child needs. Some children may have challenges that require more intervention than what we are able to provide.
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The class-size limit has not been reached.

Admission Steps

2026-27 School Year

Applications for new families is now open! Click below and then click on “Create New Account” to get started. 

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Schedule A Tour

Schedule an on-campus tour with us to ensure a good fit with your student. This can be scheduled online after step two if you choose or call our office.

Schedule A Tour
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Complete Application

Complete the online application form, upload relevant documents, and pay the application fee. Then the assessment test will be scheduled.

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Complete Enrollment

Once the application is processed, school tour is completed, and assessment test is completed by the student, our staff will review and decide on inviting them to complete the enrollment process.

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Review

Our team will review your application, assessment test, and get back to you with a decision.