How to Apply
Requirements
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Entering 5th or 6th grade
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Commit to mandatory extended-day, -week, and -year program
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Successful completion of the two-week summer Rising Star Program
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Families of limited economic means (Federal Free /Reduced Lunch Program) with consideration for other extenuating circumstances
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Proof of current family income is required for admission
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Procedure
1. Fill out the Inquiry Form
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Complete our Inquiry Form to receive information about Open Houses and the Admissions Process
2. Attend one or both of the Virtual Open Houses
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Dates: Tuesday, March 16th at 6:30 pm and Thursday, April 22nd at 6:30 pm via Zoom
3. Complete the Admissions Application by May 1st
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Parents or guardians can request a paper copy of the Admissions Application in English or Spanish by calling us at (860) 263-7535 or emailing admissions@graceacademyhartford.org
4. Provide proof of family income, such as: Federal Income Tax Return (Form 1040 or 1040A); W-2 Forms; Letter from Social Security Office stating amount of your Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
5. Grace Academy will contact the student’s teachers for recommendations and current school for transcripts and other records
6. Virtual Interview with the student and at least one parent or guardian
7. Prospective students are invited to our Rising Star Program
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Two week educational program designed to prepare 4th and 5th grade students for full entry into Grace Academy with daily math and language arts instruction along with enrichment activities
8. Final Decisions by July
Non-Discrimination Policy
Grace Academy admits students of any race, color, nationality 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 of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational and admissions policies, scholarship, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
