No, however, the lower school does have a “modified uniform” in which students wear khaki or navy bottoms and a solid colored golf shirt. The middle and upper school students abide by a dress code, established by Student Government. The entire Gaston Day community does, however, participate in “high dress” for significant school events throughout the academic year.
Age Requirement: Applicants for Preschool should be 3 years of age by August 15th of the year they intend to enroll.Applicants for Pre-Kindergarten should be 4 years of age by August 15th of the year they intend to enroll. Submit Application Online An application fee of $75 is required. Teacher Recommendation Form: Only required for students who currently are in a daycare or other school setting. The required form can be emailed to your student’s teacher via your Admissions portal after submitting the online application. Admission Screening: You will be contacted to schedule an on campus assessment in order to determine Preschool or Pre-K readiness. This assessment will be a 1/1, interactive evaluation with one of our Lower School Administrators. Gaston Day School has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity. In that spirit, Gaston Day School does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national origin, or any other characteristics. Age Requirement: Applicants for Kindergarten should be 5 years of age by August 15th of the year they intend to enroll. Submit Application Online An application fee of $75 is required. Teacher Recommendation Form: The required form can be emailed to your student’s teacher via your Admissions portal after submitting the online application. School Records: Request Copies of Records – Complete the Official Transcript Request Form and submit it to the registrar or counselor at your student’s current school. Gaston Day must receive a copy of all school records, including transcript, standardized test scores, immunizations, and reports of any disciplinary actions. Records may be faxed, mailed, or hand delivered in an envelope sealed and signed by a school official. Shadow Day and Admissions Screening: Kindergarten Applicants will be contacted to schedule an on campus assessment in order to determine Kindergarten readiness. This assessment will be a 1/1, interactive evaluation with one of our Lower School Administrators. Applicants in grades 1 through 4 are asked to spend an entire day at the school, attend class, interact with students, and talk with faculty. As a part of this day, we will also conduct an Admissions assessment Gaston Day School has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity. In that spirit, Gaston Day School does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national origin, or any other characteristics. Submit Application Online An application fee of $75 is required. English and Math Teacher Recommendation Forms: The required form can be emailed to your student’s current math and English teachers via your Admissions portal after submitting the online application. Request Copies of Records: Complete the Official Transcript Request Form and submit it to the registrar or counselor at your student’s current school. Gaston Day must receive a copy of all school records, including transcript, standardized test scores, immunizations, and reports of any disciplinary actions. Records may be faxed, mailed, or hand delivered in an envelope sealed and signed by a school official. Shadow Day and Admissions Screening: Applicants in grades 5-8 are asked to spend an entire day at the school, attend class, interact with students, and talk with faculty. As a part of this day, the student is asked to perform some grade appropriate work in order for the school to better gauge proper placement for the student. (Special arrangements will be made for relocating families who are unable to schedule such visits.) Gaston Day School has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity. In that spirit, Gaston Day School does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national origin, or any other characteristics. Submit Application Online An application fee of $75 is required. English and Math Teacher Recommendation Forms: The required forms can be emailed to your student’s current math and English teachers via your Admissions portal after submitting the online application. Request Copies of Records: Complete the Official Transcript Request Form and submit it to the registrar or counselor at your student’s current school. Gaston Day must receive a copy of all school records, including transcript, standardized test scores, immunizations, and reports of any disciplinary actions. Records may be faxed, mailed, or hand delivered in an envelope sealed and signed by a school official. Standardized Testing: We will accept the ISEE, PSAT, SAT,PACT,ACT or SSAT Shadow Day: Applicants in grades 9-12 are asked to spend an entire day at the school, attend class, interact with students, and talk with faculty Gaston Day School has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity. In that spirit, Gaston Day School does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national origin, or any other characteristics. Gaston Day School believes that socio-economic diversity enriches the educational opportunities for all families, and the inclusion of a wide range of families is critical to the health of the school. Gaston Day is committed to making our school accessible and affordable to all. Because of this commitment, the school has implemented an Indexed Tuition plan whereby a range of tuitions is charged based on demonstrated family need. CLICK HERE for a short video. Before receiving financial assistance, each applicant must apply and receive admission to the school. The admission and financial assistance process may occur simultaneously. Simply complete the financial assistance application and provide copies of your current W-2 form(s) and Federal Income Tax Return. Please allow 3-4 weeks for your application to be processed. Faxed or copied applications will not be accepted. Decisions are made on an on-going basis until funds are depleted. Applicants will receive notification by mail. Once enrolled, financial assistance recipients remain eligible for renewal: Must maintain a positive relationship with classmates and teachers. Must maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA. Must display exemplary conduct. Must actively participate in school related activities Active involvement of recipient families in the life of the School is also strongly encouraged. * 2024-2025 tuition is listed above. The 2025-2026 tuition will be set in January 2025. Yes. We compete in twelve different sports, some of which have won state championships. In fact, 70% of middle and upper school students participate in one or more sports. Whether students work out in our multi-million dollar sports complex or cheer the Spartans to victory at our homecoming game, everyone is a true blue fan. Yes, we offer financial assistance as well as merit and arts scholarships. We consider applications for admission to Gaston Day on a rolling basis, depending on available space. Although we review applications for admission throughout the year, we recommend that parents submit their student’s application by February 15. Each year, 100% of our students are accepted into college and universities across the country. In most cases, students are accepted into their first choice college or university. We offer small, personal classes to ensure the quality of a Gaston Day education. As such, we have a 10:1 student to teacher ratio, which means the majority of classes contain less than 15 students. Your student will be instructed by highly trained teachers who have, in some cases, received regional, state, and national recognition for excellence. While we encourage you to visit the school any time, it is best to schedule an appointment when school is in session. Parents and students get a better feel for the academic atmosphere of our campus while students are actively participating in classes. When visiting, a family is given a tour of the campus as well as an opportunity to observe classes and teachers. Click HERE to fill out the online inquiry. Upon receiving the inquiry, the Office of Admission will send a packet of information. You can apply on-line HERE . Once an applicant file is completed, the Admissions Committee will place the file under review and notification of admission will be sent by mail. Let us know you’re interested and we’ll send you everything you need to get started. See the full campus, visit the classrooms, and meet the exceptional faculty and staff. Ready to enroll? Begin the admission process by submitting an online application form.
Application Process
Early School : Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten
Lower School : Kindergarten – 4th
Middle School: 5-8
Upper School: 9-12
Indexed Tuition
**Schedule of tuition and fees 2024-2025
Bus Routes
Financial Assistance
Guidelines and Procedures
Range of Comprehensive Fees
Early School (half day) $8,360
Early School (full day) $10,365
Kindergarten $5,023 - $18,255
First - Fourth $5,085 - $18,565
Fifth - Eighth $5,640 - $20,400
Ninth - Twelfth $5,925 - $21,325
Frequently Asked Questions
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Next Steps
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