Process Calvary Day School

Welcome

We are delighted that you are considering Calvary Day School. Selecting a school for your child is an important decision, and we want to make this experience a positive one for your family. Our team welcomes your questions, phone calls, and emails as you seek to discover the best fit for your child.

CDS Parent

My boys are both doing great - academically and socially. Any and every question or concern I have has been addressed quickly and compassionately, I cannot speak highly enough about this school.

Main Admissions Office
(912) 351-0700

Middle and Upper School Admissions
(912) 644-5055

Lower School Admissions
(912) 644-5054

Tuition Specialist
(912) 644-5098

admissions@calvarydayschool.com

Admissions Process

Our team is here to support you along the way. Whether this is your first time exploring an independent school option or you have been involved at another independent school, we are here to provide you with answers and guidance every step of the way. As you read through the steps to the admissions process please feel free to reach out to us if you have questions. We look forward to getting to know you and your child and hopefully partnering with you as part of the Calvary family.

List of 6 items.

Step One - Inquiry Form

To begin the Admissions process, please begin by filling out an Inquiry Form. Once the Inquiry Form is submitted, a representative from our Admissions Team will contact you.
Step Two - Open House/Campus Tour

Join us for one of our Open Houses or Campus Tours. Open House dates are listed under the “Visit Us” tab of the Admissions section. Click on a date to register for the event. Campus Tours are by appointment only and are offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. If an alternate time is needed, please call the Admissions office to coordinate.

Upon completion of the Open House or Campus Tour, an Admissions Checklist will be emailed to the family. All items must be presented in completion on the day of the Admissions Test.
Step Three - Application Form/Financial Aid

Fill out the Application Form online. There is a $100 Application/Testing Fee per child which will need to be paid in full before the Admissions Test is given.

If interested please fill out the Financial Aid information located on our website under the Financial Aid tab. Your financial aid application will not be reviewed until your Calvary Day School admissions application has been submitted.
Step Four - Admissions Assessment/Shadow Day

A representative from our Admissions Team will contact you to set up a day and time for your child(ren) to complete our Admission Assessment. The standardized test utilized is the Stanford 10 and will take approximately 2-3 hours, depending on the applicant and grade level. Admissions assessment dates are by appointment only and are offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. If an alternate time is needed, please call the Admission office to coordinate.

Any applicant in the 3rd-12th grade, if interested, can shadow a current Calvary student after the admissions test for the remainder of the school day.
Step Five - Review Process

Upon completion of the Admissions Assessment, and if all information has been received, the Admissions Review Team will review the candidate’s admission assessment scores, transcripts, discipline record, and any other necessary files needed to make the best decision for all parties involved.
Step Six - Decision

Once a decision has been finalized, a member of the Admissions Team will contact the parent or guardian regarding how to proceed in the process.