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Student Information

Namerequired
First Name
Middle (optional)
Last Name
School Year Applying for (if you are applying for mulitple years, please complete an application for both years):requiredPlease select up to 1 choice
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Please note the following program options before selecting your preferred program.

*2025-2026

K-3rd grade scholars will be in our ASYNCHRONOUS program through our partnership with Harmony Educational Services.

4th-8th grade scholars can choose either the ASYNCHRONOUS program through our partnership with Harmony Educational Services OR our SYNCHRONOUS program.

**2026-2027

We will only be enrolling K-4 asynchronously and 5-8 can choose either delivery model.  If you are enrolling a 3rd or 4th grade we will have a waitlist started for a synchronous program and will open a section if enrollment numbers indicate a need.  Please select the waitlist option below.

Cologne Academy Online offers both synchronous (live, structured-grades 4-8 only) and asynchronous (flexible schedule) options. Please indicate which delivery model in which you would like your scholar to participate.Please select up to 2 choices
Please select up to 2 choices
School grade applying to:requiredPlease select up to 1 choice
Please select up to 1 choice
Minnesota Residencyrequired

Family Information

Parent/Guardian 1required
First Name
Last Name
Parent/Guardian 2
First Name
Last Name
Due to sibling enrollment preference required by Minn. Stat. 124.E11, Cologne Academy Online asks that you identify siblings who are concurrently applying for admission at Cologne Academy Online or are currently enrolled at Cologne Academy Online. Does the applicant have siblings currently ATTENDING Cologne Academy Online:required
Due to sibling enrollment preference required by Minn. Stat. 124.E11, Cologne Academy Online asks that you identify siblings who are concurrently applying for admission at Cologne Academy Online or are currently enrolled at Cologne Academy Online. Does the applicant have siblings also APPLYING at Cologne Academy Online:required
How did you hear about our school?required
We are excited that you are interested in joining our scholars and staff at Cologne Academy Online.  Please read the following and then agree to abide by our Family Support Pledge before submitting your enrollment application.
  • As parent(s)/guardian(s), I (we): Support my (our) child(ren)’s academic and personal achievements by ensuring that they do their homework, submit the homework, and read daily. 
  • As parent(s)/guardian(s), I (we): Ensure our child(ren) have a workspace that is conducive to learning.
  • As parent(s)/guardian(s), I (we): Provide robust Internet service that is reliable and accessible daily.  CAO households with enrolled students in grades K–8 are responsible for providing their own Internet service.
  • As parent(s)/guardian(s), I (we): Ensure scholar is in school uniform when meeting live with an instructor/class.
  • As parent(s)/guardian(s), I (we): Support my (our) child(ren)’s academic and personal achievements by making sure they attend virtual school, live - with camera on - from 8:30-3:30, except when there is an illness, if choosing the Synchronous Learning Option.
  • As parent(s)/guardian(s), I (we): Ensure timely arrival to all virtual classes/meeting with instructors.
  • As parent(s)/guardian(s), I (we): Support my (our) child(ren)’s academic and personal achievements by ensuring that assignments missed due to excused absences are completed in a timely manner. 
  • As parent(s)/guardian(s), I (we): Support my (our) child(ren)’s academic and personal achievements by attending parent/teacher conferences. 
  • As parent(s)/guardian(s), I (we): I (We) fully understand that non-adherence to the Parent/Student Handbook’s rules, regulations, and policies by child(ren) enrolled in CAO or by their parent(s) or guardians may result in failure to make adequate growth or in a very unlikely case, a child’s expulsion from the school. 
  • Cologne Academy Online (CAO) families with students enrolled in grades K–8 provide their own desktop or laptop computer.  (Desktop and Laptop Computers—for the most user-friendly experience Operating System: Windows 8.1 or later; macOS 10.13 or later Browsers—the latest versions of the following: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge (Windows 10 only), Safari (Mac only) Plugins—the latest versions of the following: Adobe Reader DC, Adobe Connect, VLC Media Player (Mac only)Software Microsoft Office 2007 or newer, Alternative: LibreOffice—a free productivity suite compatible with Microsoft Office file formats Broadband connection is required.)  *Prior arrangements with the school may be made if securing a personal device is a burden for the family. Please note: Tablet devices (i.e. iPad, iPhone, Kindle, etc.) are not appropriate devices for online learning.
Family Support Pledgerequired
*If applying for more than one child, you must complete an additional application for EACH child.