GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC SCHOOL
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Kindergarten to Grade 8

New families are invited and welcomed to visit GSC.
Please contact the Advancement Office at 215-886-0126
to schedule your personalized tour with Mr. Jim Templeton.
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 15 (Upper Dublin School District; Abington is September 1). The following documents are required:
  • New Student Application
  • Birth Certificate
  • Baptismal Certificate (Catholic students)
  • Social Security Card
  • Immunization Record
  • Current report card for children in Grades 1 through 8
  • Registration Fee​ of $200

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
BOYS
  • 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.
Good Shepherd Catholic Regional School
835 North Hills Avenue
Ardsley, PA  19038

215-886-4782 (Main Office)
215-884-1591 (Business Office)
215-887-9241 (Business Office Fax)
​
215-886-0126 (Advancement Office)

Email: ​advancement@gscregional.org

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  • WELCOME TO GSC
    • Admissions >
      • C.A.R.E.S.
      • Kindergarten to Grade 8
      • New Students
      • Preschool
      • Tuition and Fees
      • Tuition Assistance
    • Board of Limited Jurisdiction
    • Contact Us
    • Faculty and Staff
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • General Information
    • GSC Apparel Store (Jostens)
    • Home and School Association
    • IHM Spirituality
    • Legacy Schools >
      • Queen Of Peace
      • St. John of the Cross
    • Parish >
      • CYO
      • GSC's Weekly Bulletin Columns 2023
      • GSC's Weekly Bulletin Columns 2022
      • GSC's Weekly Bulletin Columns 2021
      • Scrip Program
    • Principal's Message
    • We Believe
  • WHY GSC?
    • #GSCFamilyFriday
  • ACADEMIC LIFE
    • Curriculum And General Information
    • English Language Arts
    • Faculty and Staff
    • Fine Arts
    • Mathematics
    • Middle States Accreditation
    • National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)
    • Physical Education
    • Preschool
    • Religion
    • Science
    • Social Studies
    • Stationery & Summer Reading Lists
    • STREAM
    • Technology
  • PARENT RESOURCES
    • Busing Information (Plus Arrival and Dismissal Procedures)
    • C.A.R.E.S.
    • Calendar
    • Camp GSC (Guided Summer Care) 2022
    • Clearances Information For Volunteers
    • Flyers and Forms
    • GSC Apparel Store (Jostens)
    • Handbook and Policies
    • Home and School Association
    • Lunch Program
    • My Student's Progress
    • No Uniform Today (N.U.T.) Passes
    • Preschool
    • Re-enrollment 2023-2024
    • School Closing Information (Inclement Weather)
    • School Uniform Information
    • Scrip Program
    • Sister Helen's Newsletters
    • Summer Reading and Stationery Lists
    • Tuition Assistance
  • NEWS
    • Announcements And News Stories
    • GSC Onward
    • Photo Gallery 2022-2023
    • Photo Gallery 2021-2022
    • Photo Gallery 2020-2021 >
      • Pumpkin Decorating Contest
    • Photo Gallery 2019-2020
    • Sister Helen's Newsletters
  • SUPPORT GSC
    • Alumni >
      • Class of 2021
      • Class of 2020
      • Legacy Schools >
        • Queen of Peace
        • St. John of the Cross
    • Dance For Education 2023
    • EITC and OSTC Tax Programs
    • Irish Night 2023
    • Oktoberfest 2022
    • Philly Sports Raffle 2022
    • The Shepherd's Society >
      • Honor Roll of Donors 2022-2023 >
        • In Memory of Donna Marie MacClain
      • Honor Roll of Donors 2021-2022
      • Honor Roll of Donors 2020-2021 >
        • In Memory of David Gray, Sr.
      • Honor Roll of Donors 2019-2020
    • Turkey Trot 2022
    • Ways to donate