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310 Admission Standards

Greater Portland Christian School is a private Christian School. While the school would like to take in and educate any and all children, the school, unfortunately, does not have the staff or the resources to educate children with special needs. Consequently, the school cannot accept any children with current major learning difficulties (i.e., children who have been involved in special education programs). Similarly, the school cannot accept any student who has a history of major emotional problems or major disciplinary problems.

All students must undergo a screening process before they can be admitted to the school. The screening process will include an achievement test. For the reasons stated above, no student can be admitted to the school if his achievement test indicates that he is below 4 stanine. Students who pass the screening process will be given preliminary admission to the school. No decision concerning final admission to the school can be made until the school administrator has had an opportunity to review the student's previous school records.

All new and re-enrolled students in the school will be admitted only on a preliminary, probationary basis for the first three (3) months, and can be asked to leave the school after a parent-teacher conference.

GPCS seeks support from strong Christian students and parents, but does not require a profession of faith from students or parents. We do require our teachers and Association members to subscribe to the Statement of Faith.

GPCS does not discriminate in any of its programs on the basis of gender, race, color or country of national origin.

320 Enrollment of New Families

New families considering enrollment must file a complete application packet with the secretary and pay a screening fee. After satisfactory screening tests and a family interview with the Academic Dean, written or verbal notice of acceptance will be made. All other appropriate fees are to be paid before the student may attend class.

330 Re-Enrollment of GPCS Families

During April a time is reserved for families who are presently enrolled to complete the re-enrollment process and reserve a classroom space. Space is reserved only after all appropriate forms and fees have been received. Written notice of acceptance may be sent. Families owing back tuition will not be allowed to re-enroll. The registration fee is not refundable should the family decide not to enroll. If GPCS does not accept or have space for a student, the fee will be returned.

Teachers who have children enrolled are considered school families and should follow the usual registration process.

340 Waiting List

No classroom space for any student is reserved until the process is complete, since acceptance is based on chronological completion of the enrollment process. A waiting list of those who have completed the entire process will be established for those applying to classes that are filled.

350 Tuition Payment Policy

Tuition may be paid in ten consecutive monthly installments. These installments are due on the 10th of each month, beginning August 10. Tuition must be paid in full before graduating seniors can receive their diplomas.

A late penalty of $15.00 will be charged on all accounts if the monthly payment is not paid by the due date.

On the 11th of each month, a letter will be sent by the bookkeeper to all families with past-due accounts. This letter will identify the specific amount that is past due, including any late penalty. If you have unpaid tuition at the end of a semester, you will not be allowed to attend the following semester until your overdue balance is paid in full. Accounts that are more than two (2) months delinquent will be reported to a credit bureau.

360 Tuition Aid Plan (TAP)

Each year the Board reserves funds for tuition aid to families who submit an application. Applications should be obtained from the school secretary and are due by May 15th. Decisions will be announced as soon as possible after May 31st.