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Good Shepherd Episcopal School Application for Admission
Thank you for your interest in Good Shepherd Episcopal School. We are so pleased that you have chosen to apply to our school and appreciate the time and care that will go into filling out this application. For the best experience, please use Google Chrome to complete this application.
Please note that there is a required, non-refundable application fee of $50. You may pay with a credit card at the end of the application or mail a check made payable to GSES upon submission of this form. Mail to GSES Admissions, 4207 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, VA 23225.
Please note the following:
Applications for the 2025-26 school year are closed for the Nature Preschool.
If you have any questions about this form, please contact Lorie Bartee at
lbartee@gses.org
or call the school office at 804-231-1452.
STUDENT INFORMATION
Admission Year Requested
Preferred Grade for 2025-26
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Please select the grade your child will be entering for the 2025-26 school year.
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The Nature Preschool TTH
The Nature Preschool MWF
Kindergarten
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
First Name
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Middle Name
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Last Name
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Suffix
Nickname
Age at time of application
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Date of Birth
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Preferred Pronouns*
he/him/his
she/her/hers
they/their/theirs
Address 1
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Address 2
City
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State
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Zip
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Applicant's Current School
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Applicant's Current Grade
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Not in School
Preschool
Kindergarten
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Please list former schools that your child has attended, beginning with the most recent:
School Attended
School 2 Attended
School 3 Attended
Previously Applied?*
Has the applicant previously applied to Good Shepherd Episcopal School?
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If so, for which school year did the applicant apply?
PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION
Parent/Guardian 1*
Mother
Father
Guardian
Parent/Guardian 1 First Name
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Parent/Guardian 1 Last Name
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Address 1
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Address 2
City
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State
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Zip
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Parent/Guardian 1 Mobile Phone Number
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Parent/Guardian 1 Email
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Parent/Guardian 1 Employer
Parent/Guardian 1 Occupation
Parent/Guardian 1 Business Phone
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Parent/Guardian 1 Home Phone
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Parent/Guardian 2
Mother
Father
Guardian
Parent/Guardian 2 First Name
Parent/Guardian 2 Last Name
Address 1
Address 2
City
State
Zip
Parent/Guardian 2 Mobile Phone Number
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Parent/Guardian 2 Email
Parent/Guardian 2 Employer
Parent/Guardian 2 Occupation
Parent/Guardian 2 Business Phone
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Parent/Guardian 2 Home Phone
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Parent/Guardian 1
Parent/Guardian 2
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SIBLING INFORMATION
Sibling Name
Last, First Middle
Sibling Age
Sibling Current School
Sibling 2 Name
Last, First Middle
Sibling 2 Age
Sibling 2 Current School
Sibling 3 Name
Last, First Middle
Sibling 3 Age
Sibling 3 Current School
Sibling 4 Name
Last, First Middle
Sibling 4 Age
Sibling 4 Current School
Parent Questionnaire
Why are you interested in having your child attend GSES?
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Please describe your child as an individual and relate your perception of him/her to your expectations for his/her educational experience at GSES.
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Describe any significant events in your child's life; for example, achievements, school changes, personal setbacks.
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List your child's strengths (personal and academic):
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Please list areas you or your child would like to see growth or improvement:
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Has your child undergone any individual psychological assessment, educational evaluations, or tutorial support outside of school?*
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Does your child currently have an IEP or 504 plan?*
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No
Is your child currently on medication or previously been on medication that impacts him/her during the school day?*
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No
If you answered yes to any of the above, please explain and submit all assessments and accommodations attempted.
Please attach any assessments or accommodation documentation. Make sure your child's name is listed in the name of the file before you upload it. PDF is the preferred file format.
Attach File
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Attach File
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Attach File
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How did you hear about GSES?
Names of any friends or family who have attended GSES:
Would you like to receive information about financial aid?
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Non-Discriminatory Statement
Good Shepherd Episcopal School admits students of any race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis or race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Physical Examinations and Vaccinations
The school requires a documented physical examination and immunization record to be filed upon admission. The school requires all state-mandated vaccinations (Va. Code § 22.1-271.2) for student admission to the school. The requirements are listed
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. Religious exemptions from mandated vaccinations will not be accepted after the 2021-22 school year. Further physical examinations are required to update immunization records. Athletic physicals may be required for participation in school athletics.
Immunization Requirement*
I understand that my child must meet the Virginia Department of Health's immunization requirements and that Good Shepherd Episcopal School does not accept religious exemptions to these requirements.
My child meets the VDH immunization requirements.
To complete the application, please make sure to submit the non-refundable application fee of $50. This should be mailed to to GSES Admissions, 4207 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, VA 23225.
Your application will not be considered fully complete until these (applicable) supplemental items are received:
Student Records Release Form
Grade 1 - Grade 8 CONFIDENTIAL Teacher Recommendation Form
Application Fee*
I agree to the $50 non-refundable application fee.
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Date Signed
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