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Explore our admissions process, and take the next step toward a Christ-centered education for your child.
How To Apply: Li’l Lions
Our admission process is designed to help us learn more about your child and for you to learn more about us. Here is an overview of that process. Please feel free to contact us at any point with any questions you may have.
1
Visit
Attend an Open House and/or schedule a personal tour of the preschool. Visits are easily scheduled by sending a Schedule a Visit or by calling the Main Office at 207-808-8350.
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Apply
Complete the Online Application available on this website or call the Main Office at 207-808-8350 to request a packet.
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Interview and Child Visit
The parent/guardian will interview with the Head of School while their student spends the time in the classroom with the preschool teacher. Attendance by all custodial parents is preferred and strongly encouraged. This is an opportunity for us to get to know you and your student while you learn about our philosophical, spiritual, and academic standards. This also provides you an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about our school.
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Acceptance
Acceptance. The admission committee reviews the application materials, the teacher observation data, requested program option, and the interview results and then makes admission decisions based on family and student compatibility with the GPCS mission, program, policies, and resources. Parents will be notified at the earliest possible time about the committee’s decision. An “offer of enrollment” is made by the school to the parents and must be accepted within seven (7) days in order for admission to become finalized (see “Step 5” below).
Waiting Pool: When more students apply than there are openings, applicants will be placed in a waiting pool with no respect to the order in which the applications have been received. The admission committee will review all the applications, teacher observations, selected program options, and interview results received during a specific period and then offer enrollment to the student(s) it believes to be the best fit with GPCS’s purpose and program. Once the maximum number has been enrolled for a class, parents of any additional applicants may be offered a place in a waiting pool for that class. If an opening becomes available, then the admission committee repeats the review process (without additional interviews or screenings) and offers enrollment to the student(s) it believes would be the best fit with the school’s program.
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Parental Response
Parents accept the “offer of enrollment” by paying the nonrefundable New Student Registration Fee of $150 per student along with the following forms and supplemental application materials (Family Agreement, Tuition & Fees Agreement, Annual Student Release & Work/Image Use Permission, and Health Information & Emergency Authorization) within seven (7) days of the offer in order to reserve their child’s place. If parents either explicitly decline the enrollment offer, or decline by not submitting the required fee and forms within seven (7) days of the offer, then their student’s place may be offered to another student.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!
How To Apply: K–12
Our admission process is designed to help us learn more about your child and for you to learn more about us. Here is an overview of that process. Please feel free to contact us at any point with any questions you may have.
1
Visit
We encourage families to schedule a tour and view classes from the hallway before they apply and proceed to the step of scheduling a screening and family interview.
2
Apply
Complete the Online Application and the required Online Application Supplemental Forms (located toward the bottom of the page with the online application). If you are unable to access the online application, you may download and complete the application forms. Submit the application along with the application fee of $25 per student, which can be paid in the online application or by check (made out to GPCS) mailed or delivered to the Main Office. This fee is nonrefundable.
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Screening
After the application materials and $25 New Student Application Fee have been received by GPCS, the school will contact you to schedule the student screening in order to ensure the right fit for your student, both academically and socially. All applicants for Kindergarten are given a screening test, sometimes called a kindergarten readiness test, to ensure readiness for our program, and the results are communicated to the parents. Students entering grades 1 – 12 undergo academic screening to help determine if a student can be successful at the grade level for which they have applied.
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Interview
The parent/guardian interview with the Head of School ordinarily takes place while their students are going through the academic screening. Attendance by all custodial parents is preferred and strongly encouraged. This is an opportunity for us to get to know you and your student while you learn about our philosophical, spiritual, and academic standards. This also provides you an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about our school.
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Acceptance
Acceptance. The admission committee reviews the application materials, the screening data, and the interview results and then makes admission decisions based on family and student compatibility with the GPCS mission, program, policies, and resources. Parents will be notified at the earliest possible time about the committee’s decision. An “offer of enrollment” is made by the school to the parents and must be accepted within seven (7) days in order for admission to become finalized (see “Step 6” below).
Waiting Pool: When more students apply for a grade than there are openings at that grade level, applicants will be placed in a waiting pool with no respect to the order in which the applications have been received. The admission committee will review all the applications, screening data, and interview results received during a specific period and then offer enrollment to the student(s) it believes to be the best fit with GPCS’s purpose and program. Once the maximum number has been enrolled for a class, parents of any additional applicants may be offered a place in a waiting pool for that class. If an opening becomes available, then the admission committee repeats the review process (without additional interviews or screenings) and offers enrollment to the student(s) it believes would be the best fit with the school’s program.
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Parental Response
Parents accept the “offer of enrollment” by paying the nonrefundable New Student Registration Fee of $150 per student, along with the following forms and supplemental application materials (Family Agreement, Tuition & Fees Agreement, Annual Student Release & Work/Image Use Permission, Health Information & Emergency Authorization, School Records Request, Character Reference, Educator Recommendation, and Student Essay [for applicants in grades 6 – 12]) within seven (7) days of the offer in order to reserve their child’s place. If parents either explicitly decline the enrollment offer, or decline by not submitting the required fee and forms within seven (7) days of the offer, then their student’s place may be offered to another student.
Tuition Assistance: Financial assistance application instructions are in the Tuition & Fees Agreement form. The GPCS Business Office communicates tuition assistance decisions; this process is separate from admission decisions.
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Apply to GPCS
Please download and complete the admission forms below or click the Apply Online button to apply. Please contact the main office for printed copies of the forms if needed.
We use a two-part application for new students (grades K – 12) in order to reduce the need for parents to complete the same family information for each child when more than one is applying from the same home.
Application: Li’l Lions Preschool
GPCS Li’l Lions Preschool Application (1 per student) The nonrefundable $25 Application Fee may be paid online at the conclusion of the application or by check mailed to or dropped off at our Main Office.
Li’l Lions applicants who are accepted into the program will need to submit the following forms. They can be downloaded, completed, and returned by email or mail along with the $150 per student registration fee and updated immunization records These forms and the registration fee should not be submitted until a child is accepted for admission.
Family Agreement (1 per family; this form must be printed and signed)*
Health Information & Emergency Authorization (1 per family)*
Annual Student Release Info & Image/Work Use (1 per family)*
Tuition & Fees Agreement (1 per family)*
* Required after acceptance, along with the non-refundable registration fee of $150 per student, to reserve the child’s spot.
Application: Grades K-12
We use a two-part application for new students (K– 12) in order to reduce the need for parents to complete the same family information for each child when more than one is applying from the same home. Please also provide a copy of the student’s most recent report card or progress report for applicants for grades 1 – 12.
Application Part 1 – Family Profile – Grades K-12 (1 per family) This provides us basic family information that you will not have to repeat for each student applying from your family.
Application Part 2 – Kindergarten – Individual Student Application (1 per student) This provides us specific information about individual students. The nonrefundable Application Fee of $25/student may be paid online at the conclusion of the application or may be paid by check to the Main Office.
Application Part 2 – Grades 1-12 – Individual Student Application (1 per student) This provides us specific information about individual students. The nonrefundable Application Fee of $25/student may be paid online at the conclusion of the application or may be paid by check to the Main Office.
Application Supplemental Forms
Those completing the online application (grades 1 – 12) need to download, complete, and return the following supplemental forms by email or mail.
Character Reference (1 per student, grades 6 – 12) Please sign the waiver at the top and provide to a church leader or other individual (other than family) who is familiar with your child’s character.
Educator Recommendation (1 per student) Please sign the waiver at the top and provide to an educator (teacher, administrator, guidance counselor, etc.) who is familiar with your child’s education experience.
Student Essays: Grades 6-12 (1 per student) To be completed in the student’s own words and handwriting.
There are additional forms (see below) that will need to be completed after a student is accepted for admission.
Forms for After Acceptance (Preschool – Grade 12)
These forms should be completed after your child has been accepted for enrollment; please download, complete, and return by email or mail.
Family Agreement (1 per family; this form must be printed and signed by both parents, if applicable, and by any students in grades 6 – 12)*
Health Information & Emergency Authorization (1 per family)*
Annual Student Release Info & Image/Work Use (1 per family)*
Tuition & Fees Agreement (1 per family)*
* Required after acceptance, along with the non-refundable registration fee of $150 per student, to reserve the child’s spot.
Additional Supplemental Forms & Information
Student Physical Examination Form (For all New Students and Kindergartners; NOT required for Preschool students)
Parental/Guardian Consent for G Suite for Education (grades 1-12)
Authorization to Administer Medication (For students who must receive daily/regular medications while at school)
Authorization to Administer Acetaminophen & Ibuprofen (For students in grades 6-12 only)
School Records Request (For students transferring to GPCS from another school)
Up-to-date Immunization Records (can be sent to the school directly from the healthcare provider’s office)