Parent interviews are offered on weekdays from mid-September to January. Applications do not need to be submitted before the parent interview. For your convenience, we offer both virtual and in-person interview options. Interview spaces fill quickly, so we recommend scheduling as early as possible. Register in Ravenna.

Students applying to Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade will participate in an in-person Play Visit with a small number of applicants applying to their same grade. During this fun and interactive visit, students will interact with GDS teachers, participate in group activities, and spend a short period of time working one-on-one with a teacher. Register in Ravenna.

Students applying to 2nd through 4th Grade will participate in an in-person Student Visit. Your child will spend a half day in a GDS classroom in their current grade. Register in Ravenna.

Families applying to PK, K, and 1st Grade: Parents/guardians will have the opportunity to tour the Lower/Middle School campus during their child’s play visit.

Families applying to 2nd-4th Grade: Optional group tours for parents/guardians are led by GDS parents and community members who offer a unique insight into our school. Tour spaces are limited, so we recommend registering early. Register in Ravenna.

Students applying to 5th, 6th, and 7th Grade will participate in an in-person Student Visit. Your child will be paired with a student ambassador in their current grade. Register in Ravenna.

Optional group tours for parents/guardians are led by GDS parents and community members who offer a unique insight into our school. Tour spaces are limited, so we recommend registering early. Register in Ravenna.

An application and fee of $75 are required. If you need a waiver code for the $75 application fee, simply email us with your child's name and apply grade and the code will be sent to you.

In addition to the application, we also require a graded writing sample from the current year, report cards, and teacher recommendations for each applicant. We will not require, nor accept, admissions testing such as the SSAT or ISEE. For more information on the required supplemental documents and deadlines, please visit Ravenna.