Procedures and Forms
Admission Guidelines
Grace Academy of Dallas accepts those qualified students who, in the opinion of Grace Academy, will have a successful experience in the program and will contribute academically to the school.
The Admissions Committee reviews each prospective student's application, test scores, academic and disciplinary records, and evaluation form(s). Grace Academy reserves the right to place the applicant in the grade it deems best for the student.
The following priorities exist when spaces are available: (1) qualified siblings of current students to be enrolled the following school year along with qualified children of members of Grace Academy faculty and staff; (2) other qualified children.
Grace Academy communicates the admission decision to the parents by mail. The final authority in the acceptance of all applicants is the Admissions Committee. All information gathered in the admission process is confidential and the sole property of Grace Academy.
Basis for Admission
- Family and Student Interview - At least one parent or legal guardian must be a believer; the family must agree to support the mission, philosophy, and doctrinal statement of Grace Academy; the family must evidence a commitment to Christian education; the student must express a desire to attend Grace Academy of Dallas.
- Student Records - Records must reflect academic potential, satisfactory past performance, appropriate attendance patterns, and a positive discipline history.
- Student Achievement - Individual Testing for specified grade level must reflect a readiness and ability for the Grace Academy academic program.
Applicant Enrollment
If the applicant is accepted, an acceptance letter is mailed to the family. Following notification of acceptance, the family has two (2) weeks in which to respond and meet with the Admissions Director to complete enrollment. The applicant is considered enrolled when the signed enrollment contract and the Tuition Registration Deposit are submitted to the Grace Academy office.
Following enrollment, the balance of the tuition is paid according to the tuition option selected by the family. Please review this information on the Tuition & Fee Schedule. Participation in the Tuition Refund Plan is required for those families who select the monthly payment option, and the premium is due on or before August 1st. Families who pay annually or semi-annually are offered an opportunity to participate in the Tuition Refund Plan, but may decline to do so.
Application Checklist
The Admissions Packet includes all admissions forms.
- Application Form -
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- Application Fee (Non-refundable) - A $125.00 application fee per applicant must be submitted with each application. The application is not considered complete and cannot be processed without the application fee. Please make checks payable to Grace Academy of Dallas.
- COPY of Birth Certificate
- Preschool applicants must be three (3) or four (4) years of age on or before September First.
- Kindergarten applicants must be five (5) years of age on or before September First.
- First grade applicants must be six (6) years of age on or before September First.
- COPY of Health Immunization Record - A copy of current health immunization records must be submitted as required by state law.
- Parent-School Partnership Signed
- Principal & Teacher Recommendation Forms Returned (Grades K4-6)
- COPY of Academic Testing and/or Report Cards - A copy of all academic testing and report cards from previous and/or present school(s) must be submitted.
- New Family Entrance Fee (Non-refundable upon enrollment) - A $300.00 New Family Entrance Fee must be submitted upon enrollment. This one-time matriculation fee is non-refundable upon enrollment. Please make checks payable to Grace Academy of Dallas.
Parent / Family Interview
The Admissions office schedules the family interview. Both parents or legal guardians are requested to attend.
Applicant Testing
The Admissions office schedules a testing time upon receipt of the completed application and fees. Individual testing sessions are scheduled for K4-6 th grade students seeking admission to Grace Academy.
Preschool and Kindergarten: Testing assists in determining the child's readiness for Grace Academy's academic program. Children are tested and observed without the parents being present. The evaluation time is approximately one hour in duration.
Grades One through Six: Achievement testing in reading, math, and ability assists in determining the student's readiness for the requested grade level, in order to meet the academic expectations of the program. The testing time is approximately two - four hours in duration.
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