Southern Maryland Christian Academy

SMCA describes its approach as creating a nurturing, close-knit environment where teachers act as mentors who build confidence while helping students pursue academic excellence. It emphasizes a Bible-integrated curriculum intended to help students recognize that all truth comes from God and to think critically about the world through Scripture, with prayer and Bible reading as part of classroom life.

Southern Maryland Christian Academy (SMCA) in White Plains, MD uses an online application process where families submit an application (via an Application Account/FACTS Portal) and upload the required documents listed on the application checklist for the student’s grade level; decisions are made after the application is complete, and SMCA notes rolling admissions (as space allows) with an approximately two‑week processing timeframe. (somdchristianacademy.com) Key dates called out include “Apply Now – Opening Feb 10th” and, for Middle/High School, a Priority Admissions Deadline of February 27, 2026 at 3:30pm (with interviews/testing scheduled the following month and decisions announced in March, then rolling admissions until seats fill). (somdchristianacademy.com) Requirements vary by division but generally include prior academic/behavior records and recommendations, birth certificate, immunization/health records (and other state-required health forms), plus assessments/testing (e.g., K5 readiness/placement assessments; elementary placement testing; middle/high placement assessment and a family interview). (somdchristianacademy.com) SMCA states some grades may have “wait pools”; when applicants exceed openings, applications are prioritized before screening/testing, the school does not share wait-pool counts, and students remain in consideration until space opens. (somdchristianacademy.com) The site does not list specific priority categories (e.g., sibling/staff/church) beyond the stated priority deadline timing (Middle/High) and the general note that applications are prioritized when a wait pool exists. (somdchristianacademy.com)