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.
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:
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 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
- 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.
