Admissions
The Discovery Lounge admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, or gender, to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities available at the school. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national/ethnic origin, or gender in the administration of its educational or admissions policies. Students with disabilities will be accommodated to the extent of the services and resources available.
Since it is our goal to provide an enriched environment that will foster social, intellectual, physical and emotional growth for all of our children, we consider the aptitude and attitude of the student and the commitment of the parents to be integral to the admissions process.
Schedule a Meeting
All families are required to have a meeting with The Discovery Lounge Prior to the application process. This gives us a chance to speak with you, get to know you and explain the Admissions process, deadlines and give more information on our Academy.
Application
Applicants are required to submit The Discovery Lounge Academy application using our online application. This can be accessed when we are accepting new applications for each new year through the Admissions Office.
Please note: Applicants to Kindergarten who are not five and six years old, respectively, by September 30th of the year they enter these grades will be required to complete a developmental assessment an additional cost prior to an admissions decision. More information about this testing process and a testing date can be obtained by contacting the office at 704-674-8331
Admissions Documents
Kindergarten applicants are required to submit the following:
Completed Discovery Lounge application
Up-to-date academic record from the school(s) the student has most recently attended, including last report card and standardized testing scores
Application Fee of $120
Recommendation Form(s)
The Admissions Committee reserves the right to request additional information, in writing, with regard to any applicant. Additionally, the Committee may deny an admissions decision to any student who is unable or unwilling to produce either written documentation or the necessary information for Discovery Lounge to communicate with teachers, support professionals, or other individuals who have been engaged in the student’s formal educational experiences and who can provide useful insight into the student’s ability to be successful at The Discovery Lounge.
Observation
The Admissions Office will schedule an observation once an application is complete.
Admissions Decision
Once the above requirements have been satisfied in full, we will return an Admissions decision to the student and his or her family via email.
Upon receiving an acceptance decision, please register your student for class immediately. Registration documents and fee must be submitted to the school within one week of an acceptance decision to secure the student’s enrollment in the class. Student health and immunization records along with signed authorization releasing the student’s records from his/her previous schools to The Discovery Lounge be submitted.
**Due to a limited number of available spaces, we ask that families please return Registration Fees and paperwork in a timely manner to ensure their student’s placement in our program. Discovery LOunge reserves the right to deny the registration of an accepted student if the class has reached capacity or additional information on the student indicates the student may not be a good fit for our school.