Enrollment Process
Applications for enrollment are accepted beginning February 1.
A $150.00 non-refundable application fee must accompany all student applications.
Screening/testing of new students will be scheduled during March and April and as needed thereafter.
The application process is fully outlined on the Admissions Checklist/Standards below.
If enrollment for a particular grade is full, a waiting list will be established for that grade.
Click here for Enrollment Applications
*Completed Application for Admission
*Non-refundable application fee of $150.
*Copies of standardized test scores and report cards from the past two years
*Completed reference form from a minister or teacher who knows the child well
*Birth certificate (all students)
*Copy of updated immunization record
*Signed Parental Contract
*Student screening/testing (prospective student will be notified by the school to schedule appointment)
*Parent/family interview (parent will be notified by the school to schedule appointment) - At least one parent must be with the student at this interview, but both parents are welcome.
After the interview, and after reviewing all other required materials, parents will be notified in writing of the decision regarding acceptance.
It is understood that parents agree to support the policies of the school as affirmed in the Parental Contract and School Guidelines on the Application for Admission form.
Dickson Academy is not equipped with the resources required to serve children who require special educational services and/or programs.
Students who seek admission directly following suspension, expulsion, or behavior problems from another school will not be accepted until they have proven themselves elsewhere.
Dickson Academy admits students of all races, color, nationality, gender, and ethnic origin.
Current Immunization Record - All students attending Dickson Academy must have on record with the school office either a current immunization record or an exemption statement according to TN code before entering school.
Emergency Medical Contact Form - In order to dispense non-prescription medicine (e.g., Tylenol, Tums, etc.), a signed form granting a year's permission to the school must be on file in the school office. No prescription medicines will be dispensed without written parental permission on file with specific directions to the teacher. Epi-pen waiver, medical action plan – For students requiring Epi-pens, the school needs the following: Epi-pen storage location, a list of individuals approved to administer, parental instructions including a medical action plan, and a signed waiver.