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Discover BCA, a distinctive, Christ-centered education for Early Childhood through 1st Grade, expanding annually. We foster spiritual, academic, social, and emotional growth through small classes, research-informed instruction, hands-on STEAM, literacy, numeracy, and character development rooted in Biblical truth. BCA also hosts enriching summer academies for middle schoolers.
We invite you to explore our supportive admissions process and find out how BCA can be the ideal environment for your child's holistic growth. Start their journey with us today!
Steps to Becoming a Warrior
At Brown Christian Academy, we believe the admissions journey should be clear, welcoming, and supportive for every family. Our goal is to partner with you from the outset and ensure your child is placed in an environment where they can grow spiritually, academically, socially, and emotionally. We look forward to walking alongside you as you explore joining the BCA family.
Submit the Online Application
1.
Complete and submit the online application for Early Childhood or Elementary programs.
Pay the Registration Fee
2.
Submit the required non-refundable $175 new student registration fee to process the application.
Submit Required Documents
3.
Email all required forms and supporting documents to admissions@brownchristianacademy.org
Schedule Assessment and Parent Interview
4.
Once documents are received, the Admissions Office will schedule a student readiness assessment, classroom observation, and parent interview.
Application Review and Admission Decision
5.
The student’s file is reviewed by the Admissions and Leadership Team, and families are notified once a decision is made.
Important Information to Remember
BCA Cutoff Dates for
Enrollment Eligibility
Pre‑Kindergarten (Pre‑K3): Must be three years old by August 1 of the enrollment year and fully potty trained.
Junior Kindergarten (Pre‑K4): Must be four years old by August 1 of the enrollment year and fully potty trained.
Senior Kindergarten: Must be five years old by August 1 of the enrollment year.
1st Grade: Must be six years old by August 1 and have completed Senior Kindergarten.
Admissions Policy & Immunization Requirements
Brown Christian Academy welcomes students who desire a Christ‑centered education and whose families support our mission, values, and Biblical worldview. Admission is based on readiness, developmental appropriateness, previous school records (when applicable), and space availability.
All students must meet the Mississippi state health requirements.
BCA requires the official Mississippi Certificate of Immunization Compliance (Form 121).
Families may download a blank Form 121 and take it to their child’s healthcare provider for completion.
Note: If your child currently has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or a 504 Plan, please contact the Office of Admissions before completing an application.
Required Supporting Documents
Early Childhood & Kindergarten Applicants
Copy of birth certificate (official copy, not the hospital “mother’s copy”)
Mississippi Form 121 Immunization Compliance
Any applicable custody or guardianship documents
1st Grade Applicants
Most recent report card
Attendance report
Discipline report
Mississippi Form 121
Copy of birth certificate
Admissions Decisions
The Enrollment Committee meets in the Spring, and notifications are sent to parents. Decisions may include:
Accepted: Full acceptance into the grade level
Waitlist: The student has met requirements, but the grade level is currently full. Waitlisted students will be offered spots as space becomes available until all grades are filled. Students placed on the waitlist remain eligible for admission for 12 months.
Not Accepted: requirements set by the Enrollment Team were not met.
Additional Forms and Resources
Student Non‑Discrimination Statement
Brown Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally made available to students at the school. We do not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by applicable state or federal law in the administration of our educational policies, admissions procedures, financial assistance programs, or other school‑administered activities.
As a Christ‑centered institution, BCA seeks to partner with families who support our mission, values, and Biblical worldview. All students are welcomed into a nurturing environment where they are encouraged to grow spiritually, academically, socially, and emotionally.