How To Apply

STEP 1: APPLICATION

Submit an application along with the necessary application fee and documentation (if necessary). Applications are considered in the order received. After an admissions file is complete the Admissions Team will then review the file to determine moving forward in the admissions process.

Please note the following age requirements:

• A child must be 3 years of age before August 31 of the academic year to qualify for our Three-Year-Old classes
• A child must be 4 years of age before August 31 of the academic year to qualify for our Pre-Kindergarten classes
• A child must be 5 years of age before October 15 of the academic year to qualify for Transitional Kindergarten

All children applying for our program must be fully potty-trained and demonstrate school readiness to qualify.

STEP 2: DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING & OBSERVATION

Once a completed application has been reviewed, the Admissions Team will contact you to schedule a developmental screening and observation at no additional charge. Upon completion of a satisfactory developmental screening, the family will remain to complete the family interview with our Director of Early Education. 

STEP 3: DECISION

If all admissions requirements are satisfied, the GCA Admissions Office will notify the parents of the admission decision. If an offer of enrollment is extended, the parents will receive instructions on the next steps needed to accept the offer.

STEP 1: APPLICATION

Submit an application along with the necessary application fee and documentation (if necessary). Applications are considered in the order received. After an admissions file is complete the Admissions Team will then review the file to determine moving forward in the admissions process.

Please note: Kindergarten applicants must be five years of age by August 31 of the academic year. Based on limited openings each year, the date of submission can affect opportunity for admission.

As part of the online application, parents applying for their students to enroll in grades 1-12 must also submit the following documents:

-Official copies of the applicant’s academic records are required to be uploaded to the application prior to submission. This should include report cards, standardized testing and any previous academic or developmental testing.

-For students applying to grades 1–5, a confidential recommendation from your student’s teacher or school administrator is a required part of the admissions process. A teacher’s email address will be collected as part of the application. The system will automatically send the request and receive the response.

-For students in grades 6-12, confidential recommendations from your student’s teacher or school administrator and a pastor/coach/influential leader is a required part of the admissions process. Email addresses will be collected as part of the application. The system will automatically send the requests and receive the responses.

STEP 2: EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT & STUDENT SHADOWING

Once a completed application has been received, the Admissions Team will contact you to schedule an educational assessment and a shadowing opportunity. Kindergarten–12 grade assessments are completed at no additional charge on our campus and will take place during the shadowing opportunity. During the shadow time, prospective new students will participate in classroom activities, get to know current students, and meet with GCA teachers.

STEP 3: FAMILY INTERVIEW

Upon full satisfactory completion of all application documents (recommendation forms and records/testing results) and a successful shadow day, parents will be asked to set up a family interview. Both applying parents must be present for the family interview, along with any applying students. This is your opportunity to discuss any questions you have and discover what it means to be a partner at GCA.

STEP 4: DECISION

If all admissions requirements are satisfied, the GCA Admissions Office will notify the parents of the admission decision. If an offer of enrollment is extended, the parents will receive instructions on the next steps needed to accept the offer.