Admissions Process
The 2023-2024
Admissions Period
Opens October 17, 2022!
Please contact Cathy Struder, Admissions Director, at admissions@goodshepherdschoolva.com or by phone or text at (571) 751-8177 for a tour of Good Shepherd School.
The admissions process is designed to introduce families to the Classical philosophies and to ensure a good fit between your child and Good Shepherd School. Be sure to ask any questions you might have. We are happy to talk through anything!
Important Dates: Enrollment /
Re-enrollment
January 16 (Monday): Re-enrollment Letters Mailed
January 30 (Monday): Re-enrollment Responses from Families Due with Re-enrollment Fee
February 1 (Wednesday): Applications Due
February 20 (Monday): Acceptance Letters Mailed
March 3 (Friday): Acceptance Decisions Due. 10% Billed and Due within ten business days via FACTS to Secure Student Enrollment for the next Academic Year. This amount will be based on the family tuition, and financial aid adjustments will be made on a family’s future payment schedule.
March 31 (Friday): Financial Aid Applications Due
April 28 (Friday): Financial Aid Awards Issued
May 12 (Friday): Financial Aid Awards Accepted or Denied. If Financial Aid Award is not accepted, the 10% deposit will be refunded, and re-enrollment / application fees will be forfeited. This is the last opportunity to receive 10% deposit refunded in the event of future withdrawal.
Open Now:
Please contact Cathy Struder, our Admissions Director, at admissions@goodshepherdschoolva.com, if you are interested in applying. Cathy will help you schedule a school tour.
School Tour. You have the opportunity to tour the school at any time during the admissions process. School tours can be arranged by contacting Cathy Struder. Children are welcome!
October 17 – Feb 1: Submit an Application
You may submit an application and application fee starting October 17, 2022. The application forms can be found by clicking here.
Jan – Feb: Family Interview and Student Placement
If you think Good Shepherd School is right for your child, an interview for both parents and your child will be scheduled. Interviews are available in January and early February of 2023 and you can schedule this interview by contacting Cathy Struder, Admission Director, at admissions@goodshepherdschoolva.com or by phone or text at (571) 751-8177. The meeting is low-key and enjoyable. Your elementary child will participate in part of the conversation and will spend time working with a staff member to assess academic placement. Your preschool child will spend time with our teachers in our 3-4 year old environment.
Early Jan – Mar: Financial Aid
Financial aid is an optional part of the application process. To apply, families must set up a FACTS account, or access their existing account to complete the application.
The aid period closes on Mar 31, 2023.
March: Admission and Deposit
Admissions decisions for the 2023-2024 academic year will be released in March, and a deposit of 10% tuition will be issued. This deposit is required to hold your child’s place in class. We do expect to have a waitlist, and your child’s enrollment will be forfeit if your deposit is not received within the allotted time.
The first six weeks of school are considered a trial period to ensure a healthy fit between your child and the school. If you or the school decides that your child is not flourishing in the Good Shepherd School environment, we’ll help you in any way we can to transition your child and help them on to their next school environment.
Rolling Admissions and Waitlist
Student applications and aid applications received after the deadlines will be considered on a rolling basis. Please be aware that we expect most classes to be filled during the enrollment period. If your child is waitlisted, we will notify you if enrollment becomes likely and if you should schedule a family interview with us. Due to changes in family circumstances, we usually see a few seats open up through the spring and summer months.