Enrollment at Grace

Policy

Grace Lutheran operates a Christian School for its members and others who are interested in an education where spiritual and academic qualities are emphasized. All children are expected to submit to our total course of study and discipline. Space limitations and the ability of the school to meet the needs of a child may cause us to deny admission to applicants.

Per class enrollment is limited to 25 students in Grades 1-8; 20 students in Morning Kindergarten and in Pre-Kindergarten; The School Board may increase that number if transfer students are received from other Lutheran churches or schools. The Board may also increase the class number if it is short term.

Application forms for enrollment in Grace Lutheran School may be requested from or picked up at the school office. Enrollment acceptances are for one year only. Thus applications must be renewed each year.

Grace Lutheran School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

While Grace Lutheran School provides a high quality general education for Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade students, it is not equipped to teach students with learning disabilities.

Age Requirements

Students entering the following grades must be the following ages by September 1st of the upcoming school year (these requirements are set by Alabama law):

  Pre-Kindergarten:   Four Years Old
Kindergarten: Five Years Old
First Grade: Six Years Old

New applicants for Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Grade 1 will need to present a certified copy of the child's birth certificate at the time of registration.

Enrollment Procedure

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The procedure listed below is just an overview. Please view the Registration Checklist for the detailed procedures.

STEP 1:
   TOUR		 Set up an appointment with the office to arrange a tour of the school.
STEP 2:
   PAPERWORK /
   REGISTRATION FEES		 Complete the following forms and return to the school office with the required fees. Additional information required includes a Certified Birth Certificate (with raised seal), a current certificate of immunization and Social Security Card.
STEP 3:
   TESTING		 The school will provide a testing date for students applying for Kindergarten through Grade 8.
STEP 4:
   FOLLOW UP CONFERENCE		 The school will set up a conference to review the test results with the family.
STEP 5:
   REGISTRATION DAY:		 All students and families will be expected to come to Registration Day (August 1, 2008) to make sure that all paperwork is in order.

Tuition and Fees

To obtain Schedule of Tuition and Fees, Discounts / Financial Aid, Extended Care Payment Plans please see our Financial Planning Information document (PDF Format).

Endowment Fund

Purpose of Endowment Fund

At Grace Lutheran School, Christian education is not just a goal, it is a commitment. In keeping with that commitment the Grace Lutheran School Endowment Fund has been established to develop a substantial endowment for the benefit and enrichment of the school's education and financial aid programs.

Our Goal

As an Endowment Fund our goal is to build substantial principal which will be invested in mutual funds, bonds, or best market buys.

Benefits to the School

Gifts to the Endowment Fund are used to fill such needs as:

Endowment Committee (2006-2007)