+ What are the age requirements for The Gordon School?

When children advance to the elementary grades before they are developmentally ready to cope with this change, they can experience problems academically and/or socially. To minimize this possibility, we comply with the State of Florida requirements that specify the proper entry age for each grade level as:

• Kindergarten: Age 5 by September 1
• First Grade: Age 6 by September 1

+ How are admissions decisions made?

Admission decisions will be made by the Admissions Committee based on the results of each applicant’s assessment and application materials. Acceptance will also be based upon grade level availability.

Upon acceptance, registration materials must be completed and all registration fees must be paid by the registration deadline. If the registration materials and fees are not received by the deadline, the applicant’s spot will be forfeited to a child on the waiting list.

_{THE GORDON SCHOOL OF BETH DAVID CONGREGATION ADMITS STUDENTS OF ANY RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL OR ETHNIC ORIGIN, WITH ALL OF THE RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, PROGRAMS, AND ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS AT THE SCHOOL. WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN IN ADMINISTRATION OF EDUCATIONAL AND ADMISSIONS POLICIES, SCHOLARSHIP, OR SCHOOL FEES.}

+ What is required for the Day School and Tikvah Center admissions process?

Day School and Tikvah Center admissions are done on a rolling basis throughout the school year prior to entry. As part of the admissions process, the administration considers:

• Academic ability to be successful in the Gordon Day School or Tikvah Center programs.
• Acceptable recommendations from previous school(s).
• Satisfactory conduct records from previous school(s).
• In-house screening results which reflect social, cognitive, and academic functioning.
• Half-day visit or appropriate assessment by faculty.

+ What is required for the Early Chilhood Admissions process?

The Gordon School Early Childhood program accepts students one and older. Applications for the Early Childhood Center are accepted throughout the year and students are enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis.

When space is unavailable at the time of registration, children may be placed on a waiting list at the parents’ request. As space becomes available, the school will contact the families according to the date of submission of application for enrollment.

Children must be walking in order to enroll in the Gordon School ECC.

+ Are there any religious requirements for The Gordon School?

No. The Gordon School hosts a diverse community of families with different religious backgrounds. While many of our families identify as Jewish, others identify as interfaith or come from other faiths.
The Gordon School teaches Judaism through a values-based lens and uses holidays and texts to encourage our students to be mensches, or good people.

+ What does the Gordon School cost?

Pricing information for all programs and afterschool can be found here.