Comal Academy Process

Interested in Applying?

Does a traditional school day not work for you? Comal Academy offers an alternate learning experience to suit your students needs, with classrooms on every high school campus. Read below for admission qualifications and enrollment differences for students involved in the program.

Qualifications

Comal Academy is open to ALL Comal ISD high school students who meet the following qualifications for admission.

Students must have all 9th and three of four (3/4) 10th grade core course credits, and 2 elective credits.
Students must have completed EOC’s for Algebra, Biology & at least English 1 or 2.
Accepted students must complete the enrollment process before beginning their first day at the Academy; this includes clearing any fines on campus, turning in textbooks and library books, etc.

Application Process

Student expresses interest in Comal Academy
Students meets with Campus Comal Academy Counselor Liaison & Completes Application
Campus Comal Academy Liaison emails completed Application to Comal Academy Staff. Applications will be reviewed weekly.
Comal Academy will notify students and home campus of the application status decision. Comal Academy will communicate with Comal Academy Teachers about start dates and courses to be completed.
Home Campus will continue to support students with “in the moment” social/emotional needs. Home campus will be the contact point for LPAC, SPED, & 504. Comal Academy counselor will be available via Google Meets appointments for any other student needs.

Enrollment Differences for Comal Academy Students

ACADEMIC DIFFERENCES

You are no longer a ranked student with your class. Comal Academy does not rank students. You will retain a GPA.
You may NOT participate in graduation ceremonies at your home campus high school. You will walk in the Comal Academy graduation ceremony.
When you complete all graduation requirements at Comal Academy (credits and testing), you will receive a diploma that reflects the name Comal Academy at the graduation ceremony.

CO-CURRICULAR DIFFERENCES

SOCIAL DIFFERENCES

You may not attend Prom or any other school social function, unless you are a guest of a current student at your home campus high school.
You may not go into areas within the high school, unless you have official school business there.
You will need to sign in at the front office and obtain a visitor pass to pursue your appointment.
You may not go on any other field trips sponsored by the High school.
You may attend sporting events by purchasing a ticket like any other fan.