Apply: Lower School
Grades Pre-Kindergarten Through Five
The main Lower School entry points are at pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, prep-one, and first grades. Openings in grades two through five are limited, but applications are welcome since unexpected openings may occur.
Birthday Ranges for 2023-2024 Applicants
Families interested in:
Pre-Kindergarten
Applicants must turn three by September 1, 2022, to apply to pre-kindergarten. The appropriate birthday range for pre-kindergarten applicants is late summer/fall of 2018 to August 31, 2019.
Please note that Tuition Assistance is not available for pre-kindergarten.
Kindergarten
Applicants must turn four by September 1, 2022, to apply to kindergarten. The appropriate birthday range for kindergarten applicants is late summer/fall of 2017 to August 31, 2018.
First Grade
Applicants must be five by September 1, 2022, to apply to first grade. The appropriate birthday range for first grade applicants is late summer/fall of 2016 to August 31, 2017.
Steps to Apply
The following information is designed to help you through the admissions process. Please use this as a guide, but always feel free to call our office at (410) 323-7284 if you have any questions.
- ATTEND A PARENT VISITING DAY
- SUBMIT YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION BY WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2022
- Give the Record Release and Common Referral Forms to Your Son's Current School
- Complete Your Parent Meeting
- Bring Your Son to Gilman for his Assessment
- COMPLETE A TUITION ASSISTANCE APPLICATION BY WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2022 (IF APPLICABLE)
- RECEIVE AN APPLICATION DECISION ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2023
- RETURN YOUR ENROLLMENT CONTRACT BY FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2023
ATTEND A PARENT VISITING DAY
SUBMIT YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION BY WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2022
Give the Record Release and Common Referral Forms to Your Son's Current School
Complete Your Parent Meeting
Bring Your Son to Gilman for his Assessment
COMPLETE A TUITION ASSISTANCE APPLICATION BY WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2022 (IF APPLICABLE)
RECEIVE AN APPLICATION DECISION ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2023
RETURN YOUR ENROLLMENT CONTRACT BY FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2023
Have Questions? Contact Our Admissions Team!
Lower School
Should you have any questions, or if you would like assistance in filling out any of the admission-related forms, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Jennifer Shelley
Associate Director of
Lower School Admissions
jshelley@gilman.edu
(410) 323-3800, ext. 206