Admissions
CRITERIA
A number of students are selected for admission each year for grades K-8. Student candidates must demonstrate good academic potential and appropriate social/behavioral skills, and their parents must demonstrate a commitment to educational excellence.
In order to assure the greatest possible continuity within Berry College’s laboratory school programs, preferential consideration is given to the following applicants:
- Students currently enrolled in the Berry College Child Development Center.
- Children of parents currently employed as faculty or staff at the college.
- Siblings of students already enrolled at the school.
In addition, special consideration is given to maintain diversity at the school. Also, date of application is a significant factor in determining admission status. Minimum age guidelines are as follows:
- Kindergarten: entering students should be five years old prior to September 1.
- First grade: entering students should be six years old prior to September 1.
PROCESS
The admissions process for Kindergarten is as follows:
- September 1st through November 30th – Early applications accepted from Berry College Child Development Center students. All parent conferences and student assessments must be completed prior to December 1st to be eligible for early admission. Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis during this period. Child Development Center students who apply after November 30 are considered with all open applicants.
- December 1st – Open application period begins for Kindergarten admission. Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis.
Admissions applications for grades 1 through 8 are accepted on a rolling basis.
All applicants, regardless of grade level, must complete the following before an admissions decision is issued:
- An accurate & complete BCEMS admissions application.
- A recommendation form from the prospective student’s current teacher (if applicable), including any current school transcripts.
- A parent interview & tour.
- An academic skills assessment and behavioral evaluation completed at BCEMS.
- A BCEMS admissions committee recommendation.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications may be downloaded and printed by selecting "PDF Application", or, you may contact Lynne Manna, Director of Admissions, (706)-236-2242, to request an
application and additional information. There is a $25.00 application fee due when
turning in an application.
The date of completion of the application process is a significant factor in determining admission status.
TOURS/OPEN HOUSE DATES
We offer tours on a year-round basis. Please contact our Director of Admissions, Lynne Manna, at lmanna@berry.edu or by phone at (706) 236-2242 to arrange a visit. Tours begin at Hamrick Hall on the mountain campus where the BCEMS office is located.
An individual tour during the school day is one of the best ways to discover why your family might belong at Berry.
FEE SCHEDULE & FINANCIAL AID
2009-2010 academic year tuition (K-8th) is $7,675.00
There is an additional, non-refundable field study & resources fee of $500.00 for middle
grades 5-8.
New students pay a $200 non-refundable registration & materials fee upon admission.
Returning students pay a $100 non-refundable materials fee prior to the start of each new school year.
- A 12-month payment plan is available.
- More than 30% of our students receive some kind of financial aid.
- A discount is available for siblings.
- Scholarship opportunities are available for grades 5-8. Awards are based on financial need.
Kids’ College (after-school care) is available from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at a rate of $10/day or $40/week.