Admissions

Applying to McGinnis Woods Country Day School

McGinnis Woods admits students who are curious, engaged, motivated learners. Students are considered for admission upon application. In reviewing applications, the admissions committee considers student assessments, test scores, transcripts, and recommendations of teachers. Students accepted to the program demonstrate the ability to fulfill McGinnis Woods’ academic requirements.

PreK4 – 8th

McGinnis Woods accepts students on rolling admissions basis.

• 2013-2014 Application Form (.pdf file)
• Transcript Release Authorization (.pdf file)
• Teacher Evaluation Form (.pdf file)
• 2013-2014 Enrollment and Tuition Contract (Please print and complete.)
• Emergency Medical Information Form (Please print and complete.)

Application Steps

1. Complete the application and submit to the school with a $110 application fee.
2. Give the confidential teacher recommendation form to your current school. You may wish to include a stamped envelope addressed to McGinnis Woods Country Day School. The school will send the recommendation directly to our school.
3. Upon receiving the completed application and fees, you will be contacted by a teacher to set up a time for a student assessment.
4. On occasion students are asked to spend a portion of a day shadowing in a specific classroom.
5. After your student has been assessed, you will be notified by letter about acceptance.

Non-Discriminatory Policy

Applicants to McGinnis Woods Country Day School are considered for admission based on a variety of factors which include student assessments, transcripts, test scores and recommendations of teachers.
McGinnis Woods does not discriminate on the basis of race, color or national origin in the administration of its educational policies, athletics or other school-administered programs.

Additional Documents

• 2013 Fact Sheet
• Parent Handbook
• 2013-2014 Enrollment Procedure
• International Students I-20 Request Form (Please print and complete if applicable.)
• Skills Needed to Enter McGinnis Woods Pre-K4 Program
• Application for Preschool Admission (Please print and complete.)
• Uniform Requirements
• 2012-2013 Calendar

Georgia Tuition Tax Credit Program, House Bill 1133

• General Information Letter
• GASSO informational Letter
• GASSO Scholarship Application
• Donor Form

Tuition Schedules

Pre-K4, PreK-5, Elementary School & Middle Grades Tuition

• Payments can be made monthly, two payments or annually.
• Contract and $85 returning student registration fee or $110 new student application fee due with application.
• Monthly payments due the 1st day of each month beginning August 1, 2012 for ten months.
• A non-refundable deposit of $1,000.00 is due on or before May 1, 2012.
• The Curriculum, Technology, Field Trip, and the Parent Association Activity Fund fees totaling $1100 will be billed and due on May 1, 2012.
• No invoices are mailed. A $25.00 late fee will be assessed for tuition not received by the 1st of the month.
• Tuition express auto pay for checking, savings or credit card is available for any payment plan.

Monthly Tuition Is Due At The First Of Each Month

A $25.00 late fee will be assessed for children not picked up at the designated end time of their program

Preschool

• Preschool Application
• Pre-Enrollment Reservation
• Application for After-School Admission
• PreK4 and 5 Curriculum 2012-2013
• Skills Needed to Enter McGinnis Woods Pre-K4 Program

Registration Fees

Programs

Weekly tuition is due every Monday.  Monthly tuition is due on the 1^st .  A $25 late fee is assessed weekly for payments not received by the due date.  Three day programs are scheduled for Monday, Wednesday, Friday and two day programs are scheduled for Tuesday, Thursday.

Each parent will be required to have a security key for entry into the school with one key issued upon receipt of initial registration fee.  Additional keys will be issued upon payment of a $35.00 refundable deposit.

*In addition to the regular weekly or monthly tuition.                                                                                             8/11