• Complete an admission application package which includes: 
  1. Admission Application Form
  2. Bilingual Survey Form 
  3. Student Emergency Form
  4. Basic Rules for Parents Form
  5. Release of Medical Records Form
  (to be sent to the child's physician)
  6. Release of Academic and Attendance Records
  (to be sent to the child's previous school)
  
• Submit this package to the school office. Applications will be considered on a first-come first-serve basis.
  
• Pay the non-refundable application fee of $35.00
  
• Present birth certificate, passport or similar proof of date of birth of student.
  
• The student must be 5 (five) years old on or before December 31 for Kindergarten. Depending on availability of space, students who are 5 (five) years old on or before December 31 may also be accepted after passing a school readiness evaluation / assessment.

1. Applicants for 1 st and 2 nd grade must be able to demonstrate both academic success and behavioral compliance in their previous educational environment.
   
2. Students with any other special needs may not be admitted on the basis that GIA does not provide the programs required to adequately meet such needs.
   
3. Certified copies of most recent transcripts and school reports from previous school.
   
4. Kindergarten, 1st Grade and 2 nd Grade Health Requirements:

Updated Immunization Records
Medical evidence of the following immunizations must be submitted no later than August 31.

• Five (5) doses (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis). If the fourth dose (booster) is given on or after the fourth birthday, the fifth dose is not required.
  
• Four (4) oral polio vaccines doses (OPV), one of which must be a booster given on or after the fourth birthday. If the third dose is given on or after the fourth birthday, the fourth dose is required.
  
• Two MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) doses with the first dose is given on or after the first birthday and a second dose given before entering school.
  
• At least one dose of Maemophhiiilus influenzae b (HbOC, or PRP-OMP), given on or after the first birthday and before five years of age.

NOTE: NC law requires that a Kindergarten health assessment be completed on or before the first day of school before a child can enter Kindergarten. These forms are available at your doctor’s office or the Guildford County Health Department.

1. Students may be required to take an Assessment test, which will reveal their command of the English language. Acceptance may be influenced by the test results.
   
2. After accepting a student, if it is determined that he/she has inadequate familiarity with the English language, the child may be referred to a recommended ESL program, necessitating transfer out of GIA. Presently ESL classes are not available at GIA.
   
3. Children with emotional and severe learning disabilities may not be accepted at GIA, as necessary programs are not available to meet the needs of these children. 
   
4. After accepting a child, if it is determined that he/she has emotional or behavioral problems, and/or severe learning disabilities, etc. the child may be asked to leave, after consultation with the parents, teachers, and a student support team has taken place. This team will be made up of educators and school committee members.

1. Application/Registration Fee: $35.00 per student (non-refundable)
2. Tuition Fees (2008 – 2009): $3,000 per student ($300.00 per month for 10 months)
3. Tuition Fees (2008 – 2009) – Early Bird Special Promo: $2,800 per student ($280.00 per month for 10 months). Parents need to pay the first month tuition fees by June 16, 2008 to be eligible.
4. Books and Supply Fee (covering books, exams, software, etc.): $350.00

Tuition and Fees Policy

1. Tuition may be paid in 10 monthly installments. The first payment is due on Open House Day. Thereafter, the monthly installment is due at the beginning of each month by the 10 th. Tuition may also be paid by the semester or year. 
2. Educational Materials and Supply Fee of $350.00 must be paid the first day of school.
3. A $20.00 penalty is applied to all returned checks.
4. Payments that are not made by the 10 th of each month, for two consecutive months (i.e. two warning / reminder letters) may result in the suspension of the child. The child will be admitted once the fees are paid or suitable arrangements made with the school’s administrative office.
5. No child will be re-admitted to the school if there is outstanding tuition due from a previous semester or year. Transcripts or grades will not be forwarded nor furnished until all debts are paid.