8701 Ridge Road,
Richmond, VA 23229
Phone: (804) 741-2860
Fax: (804) 754-8534
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Nondiscriminatory Policy
Students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin are admitted to all the rights, privileges, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at Grove Avenue Christian School. GACS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in its administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Enrollment
Grove Avenue Christian School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or ethnic background of any student in admissions or administration of its policies and programs. Our mission is to assist Christian families to obtain Biblical and academic education of their children. Attendance at GACS is a privilege. We require our applicants to meet the following criteria:

1. At least one parent of the student must be a professing Christian. However, high school students may also be considered if they profess Christ and desire to be a part of the school and whose parents are willing to have their child attend the school and agree to cooperatively support the standards of the school.

2. The Christian parent(s) and the student must be regularly attending and, as a general rule, also a member participating in ministries or additional activities in a Christian church.

3. Family beliefs and practices should be consistent with the standards, doctrines, and values of the school. A student should either be a professing Christian or, by attitudes and behavior, show evidence of favorable considering such a decision. Obviously, children do not all arrive at understanding and conviction on spiritual matters at the same age. In a case where a student or parent is unwilling to support the standards, doctrines, and values of the school, the student may be denied enrollment or re-enrollment.

4. Students applying for admission to Grove Avenue Christian School must be academically capable of being educated at GACS. They must show through placement tests and prior grades that they can perform within the acceptable range established by GACS. GACS reserves the right to place a student in a lower grade level class based on significant academic deficiencies in that area.

5. Grove Avenue Christian School is not in a position to provide specialized resources or services required by students with individual learning needs.

Re-enrollment: Each student's status will be reviewed yearly, and Grove Avenue Christian School reserves the right to deny any re-enrollment request based on a student's behavior, behavioral record, or academic record during the immediate preceding school year.

Tuition and Fees Schedule
2008 - 2009 Academic School Year

TUITION PER CHILD

Students

GABC Member

Non-Member

K3

$1,320

$1,580

K4(3days)

$2,030

$2,430

K4(5days)

$2,660

$3,190

K5/Half Day

$2,660

$3,190

GABC Member

K5/Full Day

Grades 1 - 5

Grades 6 - 8

Grades 9 - 12

First Child

$3,780

$4,090

$4,250

$4,340

Second Child

$3,440

$3,720

$3,870

$3,950

Third Child

$2,820

$3,050

$3,170

$3,230

Fourth Child

$2,340

$2,540

$2,640

$2,690

NON-Member

K5/Full Day

Grades 1 - 5

Grades 6 - 8

Grades 9 - 12

First Child

$4,520

$4,900

$5,090

$5,190

Second Child

$4,110

$4,460

$4,630

$4,720

Third Child

$3,370

$3,650

$3,790

$3,870

Fourth Child

$2,800

$3,040

$3,160

$3,220

FEES:
Application fee (new students only)
$50 per child

Capitol Improvement(one time fee)
$250 member
$350 non-member

Registration Fee, re-enrollment before April 1
$250

Registration Fee, re-enrollment after April 1
$350

All fees are required to accompany the enrollment application and are non-refundable. Sorry, no exceptions.

Re-enrollment can not be accepted or processed if account is not current. Tuition is billed on the 1st of the month and is due no later than the 15th of the month. If payments are not kept current, student will be withdrawn from school until account is paid up to date.

Financing Plan FACTS:

Payment Options: You may choose between four payment options (1) 10 month payment plan beginning July through April (2) Quarterly-July, October, January & April (3) Semester-July & January (4) Annual-July.

New Families: Upon acceptance for enrollment, all fees are due. Tuition payment options are the same as re-enrolling families. Enrollment after the start of the school year may result in pro-rated payment from date of entry.

Textbooks: Textbooks will be purchased by the students. Fees for textbooks will be billed October 1st and will be due no later than October 15.

Withdrawals: Withdrawals from school are completed through the school office. All school accounts must be paid in full before diplomas, school records, or grades will be released. If a student withdraws from GACS between August 1st and the first day of classes, one month's tuition will be due. If a student withdraws after classes begin, tuition through day of departure as well as one month's tuition will be due.

Downloadable Documents
Below are the required documents for Admissions. Please download, fill-out and send by mail to the attention of Cathy Cannada. If you have questions regarding these documents please call the school office at 804-741-2860.

GACS School Application
Pastor's Letter
Statement of Faith
Vision Statement
Application Requirements
Student Insurance Form
Transcript Release Form