Grace Community School

Admission Overview

Grace Community School was established to provide quality Christian education and to assist Christian parents in educating, equipping, and encouraging their children to influence the world for Christ.

Admission is considered as spaces are available based on the following schedule of priorities:

1. Children of full-time church and school employees, and children of teachers.
   
   1. Current employees - employment must be confirmed at the time the application is processed. Applications must be submitted no later than Dec. 31 to be given priority consideration.
   2. Newly hired employees - If hired after the enrollment process has begun (Feb. 1), priority for admissions will be given provided spaces are available at the time and all other admissions qualifications have been met. When spaces are not available, staff children will be placed at the top of the waiting list.
      
2. Children of families with other students currently enrolled (Application form and fee must be submitted by the re-enrollment deadline for priority status).
   
   1. Applicant must be included on the re-enrollment form submitted by the re-enrollment deadline to be given priority consideration.
   2. Registration fee must be paid at the time application is made.
      
3. Former students and children of former students.
   
   1. Former students must have been in good standing (financial, discipline, and academic) at the time they left Grace to be given priority consideration. Application must be submitted no later than Dec. 31 to be given priority consideration.
   2. Former students must have attended Grace for at least one full year.
      
4. Children of Grace Community Church members.
   
   1. Church status is determined at the time application is submitted and must be confirmed at the time application is processed.
   2. Application must be submitted no later than Dec. 31 to be entitled to church member priority.
      
5. Other applicants.

(Applications for the Fall of one year are accepted no earlier than the first day of school the previous year.)

In harmony with our purpose of serving Christian families with the education and nurture of their children, the following criteria is applied to admissions:

1. Parents of students profess to be born again Christians and are actively involved in a local church.
2. Parents agree with the purposes of the school and will agree to work in cooperation with the school to achieve the stated goals of the school.
3. Parents will agree to fulfill their financial responsibilities to the school.

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PROCEDURE FOR ENROLLMENT

1. Call or visit the high school office for the information packet - (903) 566-5678 ext. 129.
2. Complete and return the application form.  There is no fee to submit an application.  (Applications are good for only one school year.)
3. Schedule a tour of the school. (Optional)
4. Submit other requested information.
5. Testing must be completed and properly evaluated.
6. Transcripts and records from preceding school must be obtained.
7. Immunization records must be on file and up-to-date.
8. A personal interview with the principal will be scheduled when spaces are available.
9. Registration fees must be paid and paperwork submitted when required.