Kindergarten to Grade 8
We invite and welcome new families to visit GSC.
Please contact Enrollment Director Debbie Thompson
at 215-886-0126 to schedule your personalized tour.
Her email address is [email protected].
You also can fill in and submit this online form:
Tour our school!
Please contact Enrollment Director Debbie Thompson
at 215-886-0126 to schedule your personalized tour.
Her email address is [email protected].
You also can fill in and submit this online form:
Tour our school!
ADMISSION
Enrollment in Good Shepherd Catholic School requires that children should reach the age of 5 for Kindergarten and age 6 for First Grade by the cutoff date of September 1. However, residents in the Upper Dublin and Springfield School Districts can use the later date of September 15.
The following documents are required:
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
Our school day begins at 7:50 a.m. for children in Grades K through 8. Students are considered late if they do not enter the building with their class. The first bell for dismissal is at 2:30 p.m.; second bell is at 2:35.
UNIFORM AND DRESS CODE
All students are to be in complete uniform every day. If there is an irregularity or emergency that necessitates the complete uniform not being worn, a written excuse must be presented to the homeroom teacher. This will be forwarded to the Main Office.
UNIFORM FOR GIRLS
UNIFORM FOR BOYS
SHOES
GYM UNIFORM
For all students in Grades K-8:
SUMMER UNIFORM (Optional)
The summer uniform may be worn from September 1 to October 15 and from April 15 to the end of the school year.
GIRLS
* White sneakers with white crew socks are worn with these options.
The authorized uniform provider for Good Shepherd Catholic School is Flynn & O’Hara. For uniform information and to make a purchase, visit: http://www.flynnohara.com/school/pa582.
Enrollment in Good Shepherd Catholic School requires that children should reach the age of 5 for Kindergarten and age 6 for First Grade by the cutoff date of September 1. However, residents in the Upper Dublin and Springfield School Districts can use the later date of September 15.
The following documents are required:
- New Student Application (Paper Form) or Start Your Online Application HERE
- Birth Certificate
- Baptismal Certificate (Catholic Students), if NOT received at Queen of Peace or St. John of the Cross
- Social Security Card
- Current Report Card for Children in Grades 1 through 8
- Official School Records (Transfer Students)
- Individual Education Plan/504 Plan, if applicable
- Immunization Record and Child Health Report
- Medical Action Plan, if applicable
- Private Dentist Report
- Signed Memorandum of Understanding
- $225 Nonrefundable Application Fee
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
Our school day begins at 7:50 a.m. for children in Grades K through 8. Students are considered late if they do not enter the building with their class. The first bell for dismissal is at 2:30 p.m.; second bell is at 2:35.
UNIFORM AND DRESS CODE
All students are to be in complete uniform every day. If there is an irregularity or emergency that necessitates the complete uniform not being worn, a written excuse must be presented to the homeroom teacher. This will be forwarded to the Main Office.
UNIFORM FOR GIRLS
- Grades Kindergarten through 5: Maroon plaid jumper (to the knee), white blouse (Peter Pan collar), maroon cardigan, maroon knee socks or tights
- Grades 6 through 8: Maroon plaid skirt (to the knee), white oxford blouse, maroon V-neck sweater, maroon knee socks or tights
- Jewelry may include watch, ring, religious medal and one pair of post earrings. Make-up and nail polish are not permitted.
UNIFORM FOR BOYS
- Grades Kindergarten through 8: Khaki trousers, brown belt, white shirt (short or long sleeve), maroon vest and maroon tie, brown or black socks. No sport or tennis socks
- Hair must be neatly trimmed and kept at a suitable length, not over the collar or in the eyes. Earrings are NOT permitted.
SHOES
- Boys: Black or dark brown Sketcher-type shoes
- Girls: Tan canvas Sketcher or Bass-type shoes
GYM UNIFORM
For all students in Grades K-8:
- Winter: Gray sweat suit with school emblem, white sneakers with white crew socks
- Summer: Gray Tee-shirt and maroon shorts with school emblem, white sneakers with white crew socks
SUMMER UNIFORM (Optional)
The summer uniform may be worn from September 1 to October 15 and from April 15 to the end of the school year.
GIRLS
- Grades K-8: Monogrammed maroon shirt, khaki shorts and belt*
- Grades 6-8: May also wear the monogrammed maroon short sleeve polo shirt and plaid skirt
- Grades K-8: Monogrammed maroon short sleeve polo shirt with khaki pants or khaki walking shorts and belt*
* White sneakers with white crew socks are worn with these options.
The authorized uniform provider for Good Shepherd Catholic School is Flynn & O’Hara. For uniform information and to make a purchase, visit: http://www.flynnohara.com/school/pa582.
