Commonly Asked Questions

Yes, MDCA is accredited by the National Christian School Association (NCSA), Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS), Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), and Cognia.

MDCA serves more than 920 students from preschool through 12th grade on our beautiful 72-acre campus.

The best time to visit MDCA is during the school year, when the campus is alive with activity, but we are happy to schedule a campus visit anytime. Students are welcome to join parents. We offer personalized weekday tours by appointment.

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Yes, we offer a student-shadowing program for applicants entering 1st-12th grade. Qualified applicants may schedule a shadow day with our Office of Enrollment Management. Email admissions@mdcacademy.org or call 352-720-0355 to schedule a time.

Online applications are typically available the first week of October for the following school year. While MDCA offers rolling admissions (we can accept qualified candidates throughout the year, as long as seats are available), starting your application early will help the process run smoothly. 

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K-12 applicants must submit results from a current grade-level assessment from the past 12 months to demonstrate proficiency in reading and math. 

MDCA accepts the following assessments: ACT, SAT, PSAT, MAP Growth, i-Ready, FAST Reading (Grades 3-10), FAST Math (Grades 3-8), STAR Reading, and STAR Early Literacy.

Students applying for kindergarten and 1st grade must provide STAR Math, STAR Early Literacy, or i-Ready results. Candidates may be asked to take i-Ready with an MDCA proctor.

Students applying for 2nd-12th grade who cannot provide one of the above assessments must take the NWEA MAP Growth assessment through Homeschool Boss and provide those scores to the Enrollment Office.

Register for the MAP Growth assessment here: Homeschool Boss

MDCA does NOT offer academic, athletic, or other merit-based scholarships.

However, MDCA families may apply for School Choice Scholarships through Step Up for Students and need-based financial aid for K-12 families. Families must submit and evaluate financial aid applications annually. 

Please note: These scholarships will not cover the full cost of our tuition and fees. Families are responsible for the remaining balance.  Please contact our Business Office at 352-720-0916 for additional information.

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School times vary according to school level:

Before/After Care

Yes, before-school supervision (K-5) and after-school care are available (K-8) for students. Daily activities include snack time, homework period, peer-tutoring, organized/ supervised play, and theme-centered activities.

MDCA also offers on-campus enrichment clubs after school! You do not have to be enrolled in extended care to sign up for an enrichment club. 

Enrichment gives children opportunities to try new and varied activities that may not strictly fit into the curriculum, but that develop character, resilience, and motivation, and encourage them to pursue wider goals. These activities allow students to design, create, and learn without limits.  Learn more below.

extended Care/enrichment clubs

All K-12 students wear MDCA polos from our local uniform vendor, DG Promotions. Bottoms can be ordered from any vendor provided they meet the MDCA dress code.

Order from DG K-5 Suggested Bottoms 6-12 Suggested Bottoms