We are glad that you are considering The Garden School. It's important to put thought into choosing the community you want to allow to help raise your child. Our admissions process is designed to explore that fit so that you can make the best decision for your family and we can make the best decision for ours. The instructions below guide you through the admissions process. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our admissions team at 770-765-2036 or via email at admissions@thegardenmarietta.org.
For the 2024-2025 school year, we are accepting applications for our Early Childhood programs through Grade 7. The Garden School of Marietta offers a Waldorf-inspired curriculum held primarily outdoors, incorporating hands-on experiences that appeals to students with varied learning styles. We expect students in Grades Four and above to be at or above grade level in academic subjects. Due to limited resources and the nature of our curriculum, The Garden School may not be a fit for students with learning challenges. As this is not our primary focus, our school environment can be a detriment to students who need a significant amount of extra learning or behavioral support.
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1). Visit us for a tour of the school or open house to see our school in action.
2) Complete the application for admissions online via TADS by January 31, 2024, along with a non-refundable $100 application fee per child, a photo, and a copy of your child’s birth certificate.
3). If your child is currently attending another school, please submit a Teacher Evaluation form.
4). Once all required documents have been received, we will contact you to schedule a visit to our school. Applying families will have the opportunity for their children to visit the classroom and meet the teachers the morning of February 26, 2024. More information will be provided to applying families.
Notification: Decision letters and enrollment contracts will be emailed to families in Mid-March.
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1). Visit us for a tour of the school or open house to see our school in action.
2) Complete the application for admissions online via TADS by February 16, 2024, along with a non-refundable $100 application fee per child, a photo, and a copy of your child’s birth certificate.
3). If your child is currently attending another school, please submit a Teacher Evaluation form.
4). Once all required documents have been received, we will contact you to schedule a two day visit to participate in the life of our school. More information will be provided to applying families.
Notification: Decision letters and enrollment contracts will be emailed on March 30, 2024, and they are due back, with the initial deposit, by April 11, 2024. These dates are set annually by the Atlanta Area Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS). Acceptance is acknowledged by the family via TADS. A deposit paid via TADs secures the spot.
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1). Visit us for a tour of the school or open house to see our school in action.
2) Complete the application for admissions online via TADS by February 16, 2024, along with a non-refundable $100 application fee per child, a photo, and a copy of your child’s birth certificate.
3). Please submit the following:
5). Once the application and all required forms are submitted, we will contact you to schedule a one-on-one assessment with the class teacher of your child’s grade.
6). Students applying to the Grades Program are required to visit and participate for three full observation days.
7). After a successful observation visit, you will be contacted to schedule a parent interview.
Notification: Decision letters and enrollment contracts will be emailed on March 30, 2024, and they are due back, with the initial deposit, by April 11, 2024. These dates are set annually by the Atlanta Area Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS). Acceptance is acknowledged by the family via TADS. A deposit paid via TADs secures the spot.
Important Application Deadlines to Remember
Please note the following dates as you plan your application and enrollment. Applications received outside of this timeline may be delayed or wait-listed, and are unlikely to be considered for tuition assistance.
December 1, 2023 – Annual application season for the 2024-2025 school year opens.
January 31, 2024 - Joyful Beginnings application deadline for the enrollment season for the 2024-2025 school year.
February 16, 2024 – Grades and Forest Kindergarten Application deadline for the enrollment season for the 2024-2025 school year.
February 28, 2024 – Tuition assistance applications for prospective families for the 2024-2025 school year must be received by this date in order to ensure eligibility.
March 30, 2024 – Via TADs, Kindergarten and Grades applicants will be informed of their acceptance status and of any tuition assistance awarded, if applicable.
Note: We will continue to accept applications for our Grades Programs once the deadline has passed based on availability. Please contact us at 770-765-2036 to determine availability. Over the summer months, we will keep an eye on incoming applications and will be in touch. While we don't fully process applications during the summer months, we will prioritize those applications our office opens again in August. Wishing all a happy and rest filled summer!