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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cost to attend Arlington Classics Academy?

  • Arlington Classics Academy is a tuition-free, publicly funded, and open to all K-8 charter school.

Why should our family choose Arlington Classics Academy?

  • Challenging curriculum taught through a classical education approach
  • Smaller, safe school environment where parent voice is valued
  • Highly qualified and dedicated teaching staff
  • Intentional gradual growth in student academic independence leading to college and career readiness
  • Focus on developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills
  • Student outcomes speak for themselves
    • Of the 142 8th-grade graduates in 2024, all earned at least one high school credit, with a combined total of 868.5 credits
    • 87% of ACA’s 8th-grade Biology 1 students met or exceeded expectations, with 41% achieving mastery far surpassing the state averages of 57% and 19%, respectively
    • 63% of ACA’s 8th-grade Algebra 1 students met or exceeded expectations, with 34% reaching mastery—well above the state averages of 45% and 25%, respectively
  • Opportunities for Student (link to Activities page) and Family Focused Enrichment
    • Griffin Picnic
    • Science Night at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
    • College Day
    • Arlington Art Museum
  • Received the Education Champion Award for Griffin Goodfellow student volunteer service program at the 40th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards
  • Spanish as a foreign language begins in Kindergarten
  • Earned the highest ratings on the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas since 2014

When are applications accepted?

  • Families can apply to Arlington Classics Academy at any time during the year and will be offered a seat if there is an available opening. If there are no openings at the time of submission, all applications received after the first Friday in December for the upcoming school year will be placed on the waitlist in the order received.

Do I need to fill out an individual application for each child?

  • A family may register up to six students on one application.

What is the application timeline?

  • First Monday of November: Annual application window opens for the following school year
  • First Friday of December: Annual application window closes for the following school year
  • Mid-December: Annual lottery for available admissions
  • Early January: Notifications of openings will begin in January following the winter break. To inquire about getting on a waitlist, please contact the campus your student will attend.
  • May: Kindergarten assessments, 6th grade orientation
  • July/August: New parent family universities
  • Early August: School year begins

How are students selected for openings?

  • After the open enrollment period closes, the Charter School Admission Application forms will be sorted by grade and counted. If the number of completed forms for a grade is less than or equal to the number of openings for that grade, all students who have submitted the forms will be offered admission. However, if the number of completed forms for a grade exceeds the number of openings for that grade, there will be a lottery. The lottery will determine which students are offered admission and the waitlist order for the remaining students.

If one child is offered an opening, will all siblings be offered a seat as well?

  • ACA strives to admit all siblings together and siblings will be considered first to fill any existing openings. ACA does not guarantee that multiple siblings will be accepted at the same time. It may be necessary that a sibling must remain on the waiting list until an opening is available for a specific grade level.

How can I verify my application was received?

  • A confirmation email will be sent to the email address submitted on the application. If you did not receive a confirmation, please contact the campus your student will attend.

If my child is on the waiting list, what are the chances of an opening becoming available?

  • While ACA cannot make any guarantees, openings do occasionally become available either before or after the start of school.

If my student did not get accepted this year, will I need to fill out a new application for the upcoming year?

  • Yes, waitlists are retired at the end of each school year. If your student did not receive placement during the year, please reapply in November for the upcoming school year.