How can I find out more about the school?
Visit our school’s main website by clicking here.
What is the school’s policy on uniforms?
See our student handbook by clicking here. This is updated yearly.
Can I audition for more than one major?
Students may only audition for one major. If they don’t make it, we encourage them to apply the following academic year.
If we live on the Georgia line next to Tennessee, can my student attend CCA?
Unless you reside in Hamilton County, you would have to pay tuition to attend any Hamilton County School. If your student makes it through the audition and is accepted, we can connect you with someone at our district office to get you information about the tuition. There is a higher charge for a student that is out of state than within the state and out of the county.
CCA Auditions 
Hello, my child Willow Hibbs wants to audition for next year. The link to apply is not working. How can we apply? Thanks!
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This goes live by Hamilton County Schools on November 15. Please check on that date and let us know if there are issues.
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Hello, my son is a up coming 6th grader and would love to audition for this up coming year. The links isn’t working so how do I apply.
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On November 15, the application will open up. It is not made available by HCS yet. This is the link and if they do another one, on November 15 I will also add it. https://www.hcde.org/school_choice
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I really like this website. It’s so much easier than trying to read the pamphlet on line. I also appreciate that you answer parent questions on here. I have a question about the resumes. I have already filled out the application. When should I send my child’s resume in and should we also bring a copy with us for the audition? Will the auditions be in person this year? Thanks!
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Thank you so much for the feedback. Please bring 3 copies of the resume that includes the headshot to the audition when that is scheduled. There’s no need to email it, but you may email it to to the designated person listed under the major if you’d like. Yes, the auditions will be in person. You will be hearing from our Dean of Fine Arts, Vincent Hale, closer to the audition dates in December and January.
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An essay was mentioned in the zoom meeting that my child and I attended. What is the topic for the essay? I seemed to find all other information on the website but the essay.
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It is likely this part of the application. Demonstrate creativity and writing skills in a timed writing exercise based on a given prompt. For example, “As soon as the aliens landed, they…” or “The big day was finally here, and now this? What a disaster….”. We do not give the prompt before the audition.
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Hello, the school looks amazing. Is it open to students living just over the Tn line in Georgia? For instance Walker or Catoosa county?
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Thank you so much! It would be open to students living right on the Georgia line. However, unless you reside in Hamilton County, you would have to pay tuition to attend any Hamilton County School. If your student makes it through the audition and is accepted, we can connect you with someone at our district office to get you information about the tuition.
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Thanks for sharing this information! Can you give a general estimate of what the tuition is? Also, are there scholarships available in case the tuition is more than what the parents can afford?
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I don’t see your email here. Can you please email me at scott_aseneth@hcde.org so that I can provide detailed information?
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Scholarships are not available. The funds do not go to the school – they go to Hamilton County Schools and they set the fee.
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