Admissions Policies
Eligibility
Admission to Carmel Latin School is based on the applicant’s previous academic record, placement test results, recommendation letter, and family interview. The purpose of the admissions process is to ensure a good fit between Carmel Latin and the student. An application fee of $100 per student up to $200 per family is required upon submission of the application.
Carmel Latin School teaches and upholds traditional Christian morality, and the Holy Scriptures as the divinely inspired word of God. Carmel Latin School warmly welcomes families of other faiths but we ask that they respect our distinctive Christian identity. In all of our instruction we are respectful of other faiths, while humbly maintaining the truths of our Christian faith. Enrolling families must read and agree to abide by the standards set forth in the school’s “Code of Christian Conduct”.
Carmel Latin School admits eligible students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. CLS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of admissions policies.
Process
1. Schedule tour with admissions or attend CLS open house.
2. Submit an online application available at CarmelLatin.org with required documentation (report cards, standardized test scores, and recommendation form).
3. Schedule and take a placement test.
4. The admissions office will determine whether an additional family interview is required based upon submitted documentation and placement test.
5. Available places are offered first to eligible students whose parents are members of the faculty and staff, then to eligible students of existing families, then to eligible students new to CLS. Families must complete and submit the online enrollment packet and pay the non-refundable enrollment fee by the date provided in the offer letter in order to secure a spot for their student.
Age Requirements
Junior Kindergarten students must be 4 years of age by August 1st*
Kindergarten students must be 5 years of age by August 1st*
*Exceptions may be considered for students whose birthdays fall close to the cutoff.