K-8 Admissions

To become a member of the GFA Kindergarten-Eighth grade family, please follow these steps:

  1. Visit
    GFA invites you to visit, tour our school and sit in on a class in action. Individual appointments may be made through our school office.
  2. Apply
    Apply for admission and sign a "Release of Academic Records."
  3. Student Visit and Testing
    Schedule a "Student Visit" and have your child spend a day with us. During your child’s day with us academic assessments will be given.
  4. Meet with Staff
    Set up a meeting with Admissions to discuss any questions.
  5. Review
    The Admission Committee will review applications when the applicant's file is complete. An incomplete file (missing report cards, testing, evaluations, etc.) cannot be reviewed. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all materials have been received by K-8. Accepted applicants will be sent an acceptance packet and registration contract.
  6. Register your Child
    Complete the forms enclosed in the acceptance packet to register your child. Enrollment contracts are distributed in February and must be returned with a non-refundable and non-transferable Registration Fee. Registrants accepted after February 25th will have 5 business days to turn in the completed Registration Application, Tuition Contract, Kavod Code Agreement and Registration Fee.

K-8 Admissions

To become a member of the GFA Kindergarten-Eighth grade family, please follow these steps:

  1. Visit
    GFA invites you to visit, tour our school and sit in on a class in action. Individual appointments may be made through our school office.
  2. Apply
    Apply for admission and sign a "Release of Academic Records."
  3. Student Visit and Testing
    Schedule a "Student Visit" and have your child spend a day with us. During your child’s day with us academic assessments will be given.
  4. Meet with Staff
    Set up a meeting with Admissions to discuss any questions.
  5. Review
    The Admission Committee will review applications when the applicant's file is complete. An incomplete file (missing report cards, testing, evaluations, etc.) cannot be reviewed. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all materials have been received by K-8. Accepted applicants will be sent an acceptance packet and registration contract.
  6. Register your Child
    Complete the forms enclosed in the acceptance packet to register your child. Enrollment contracts are distributed in February and must be returned with a non-refundable and non-transferable Registration Fee. Registrants accepted after February 25th will have 5 business days to turn in the completed Registration Application, Tuition Contract, Kavod Code Agreement and Registration Fee.
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Priority Guidelines for K-8 Registration/Enrollment

  1. Currently enrolled K-8 students.
  2. Siblings of currently enrolled K-8 students who are concurrently registering for the 2008-09 school year.
  3. Currently enrolled Preschool Seniors who are TBS Members
  4. Currently enrolled Preschool Seniors who are Members of other synagogues (as defined by the Jewish Federation) in Sarasota and Manatee Counties.
  5. TBS members* not currently enrolled
  6. Members of other synagogues (as defined by the Jewish Federation) in Sarasota and Manatee Counties not currently enrolled.
  7. Currently enrolled Preschool Seniors.
  8. General Public.

*Families must be Temple Beth Sholom members (in good standing) by January 1, 2008 to qualify for Temple Member status.

Priority Guidelines for K-8 Registration/Enrollment

  1. Currently enrolled K-8 students.
  2. Siblings of currently enrolled K-8 students who are concurrently registering for the 2008-09 school year.
  3. Currently enrolled Preschool Seniors who are TBS Members
  4. Currently enrolled Preschool Seniors who are Members of other synagogues (as defined by the Jewish Federation) in Sarasota and Manatee Counties.
  5. TBS members* not currently enrolled
  6. Members of other synagogues (as defined by the Jewish Federation) in Sarasota and Manatee Counties not currently enrolled.
  7. Currently enrolled Preschool Seniors.
  8. General Public.

*Families must be Temple Beth Sholom members (in good standing) by January 1, 2008 to qualify for Temple Member status.