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Christ Methodist Day School Admissions Office
Alison Hinson, Director of Admissions
411 Grove Park
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 261-2157
Fax: (901) 761-5759


 WELCOME!
Thank you for your interest in Christ Methodist Day School for your child. Families who desire strong academics balanced with an emphasis on spiritual development, emotional development, and personal integrity continue to choose Christ Methodist Day School for their children. Please browse our website to learn more about Christ Methodist and the direction we provide for your child's preschool and elementary years. We hope you will see Christ Methodist Day School as a fit for your child and family.
If you would like more information or to schedule a tour of our school, please call Alison Hinson at (901) 261-2157 or email admissions@cmdsmemphis.org. We look forward to meeting you!

APPLICATION PROCESS

Application Materials
To receive Priority Classification, Application Materials must be on file before January 1, 2010
Download CMDS Admissions Procedures
  • Application for Admission Download
    All information must be complete and the application must be signed
  • Application Fee
      $60 non-refundable Application Fee per student (checks payable to CMDS)
  • Records Release Form Download
    Submit this form if your child is currently enrolled in another school/program (including a day care or parents' day out) 
  • Birth Certificate
    Include a copy of your child’s state certified birth certificate
    If your child has had any evaluations, such as academic, psychological, or speech and hearing, please include a copy of the results with the Application Materials

Admissions Activity Visits

December 2009, January 2010
Grade School applicant Admissions Visits

January 2010
Pre Kindergarten, Junior Kindergarten, and Senior Kindergarten applicant Admissions Visits

Admissions Committee Meetings
  • The Admissions Committee will meet and review:
Application Materials
Teacher Recommendation
Report Cards or Progress Reports
Evaluations
Admissions Testing
  • Priority Classification (for applications on file on or before January 1, 2010) will be considered for:

1. Siblings of students currently enrolled at Christ Methodist Day School
(1st to CUMC member siblings, then all others)

2. Children of Christ United Methodist Church members

3. Christ Methodist Day Care and PDO participants

4.All other applicants are given priority based on the date the application was received

Admissions Decisions
Families will be notified of the Admissions Decisions in mid-February

ADMISSIONS CALENDAR
2009-2010 Admissions Calendar

Monday, August 3, 2009 Early Childhood Parties

Monday, September 28, 2009

MAIS Information Fair
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Holiday Inn at the University of Memphis

Tuesday, November 3. 2009

Open House in Rash Hall
9:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m.

Please call 261-2157 for reservations.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Open House in Rash Hall
9:00 a.m.

Please call 261-2157 for reservations.

Friday, January 1, 2010

Application deadline to receive priority consideration for the 2009-2010 school year.

Those qualifying for priority consideration include: CUMC siblings, other siblings, CUMC members, and Christ Methodist Day Care and PDO participants.

Monday, January 11, 2010

Re-enrollment Contracts mailed to current Christ Methodist Day School families

January, 2010

Admissions Visits for Prospective Students

Monday, February 1, 2010

Re-enrollment Contracts due

A Late Fee will be assessed for re-enrollment contracts turned in after this date.

mid-February, 2010

Admissions notification due

Monday, March 1, 2010

New Student Contracts due

March, 2010-August, 2010

Applications accepted as space allows

TUITION SCHEDULE

2010-2011 Tuition Schedule Download Payment Plans


Pre Kindergarten		 3 Half Days
3 Full Days
5 Full Days
 $2840
$5140
$7525

Junior Kindergarten		 5 Half Days
Combination
5 Full Days
 $4870
$6225
$7525

Senior Kindergarten

Half Days
Full Days
$5425
$7950
First through Sixth Grades

$9725

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When should I apply?
Christ Methodist Day School accepts applications year round for the upcoming school year and future school years.  It is best to apply early, since certain grade levels and Early Childhood sections fill up quickly.

What are the birthday cutoff dates?

  • Students entering Pre Kindergarten must be 3 years old before June 1 of the entrance year
  • Students entering Junior Kindergarten must be 4 years old before June 1 of the entrance year
  • Students entering Senior Kindergarten must be 5 years old before June 1 of the entrance year
  • Students entering First Grade must be 6 years old before June 1 of the entrance year

Does Christ Methodist Day School offer priority admittance?
Yes. Priority information must be on file in the Admission Office by January 1 of the child's entrance year to receive priority status. Applicants are given priority based on the following criteria:

  1. Siblings of current students (First CUMC members, then to all others)
  2. CUMC members
  3. Christ Methodist Day Care and Parents' Day Out participants
  4. Date application is received

    Priority classification is not always necessary for enrollment.

How many students are enrolled at Christ Methodist Day School?
Currently, Christ Methodist has 350 students in Pre Kindergarten through Sixth Grade enrolled for the 2009-2010 school year.

What schools do Christ Methodist students go to after graduation?
Christ Methodist students matriculate to many schools within the Memphis are middle schools. The following graph shows the schools that graduates have attended for the past five years.

Do Christ Methodist students wear uniforms?
Students in Senior Kindergarten through Sixth Grade wear uniforms at Christ Methodist. Approved vendors are Parker Uniform and Land's End. Students in Pre Kindergarten and Junior Kindergarten wear play clothes. Visit the Parents page of the website to view the Uniform Policy.

Are scholarships available at Christ Methodist Day School?
Yes.  Christ Methodist offers need-based scholarships to students with contracts on file in Senior Kindergarten through Sixth Grade. Families interested must complete a School and Student Service for Financial Aid form, which can be obtained from the Day School Office.  The Student Life Committee of the Christ Methodist Board of Directors reviews the anonymous files and awards monies to families accordingly.  All scholarship information is kept strictly confidential.  Christ Methodist Day School awards scholarships to families that qualify financially regardless of race, color, national, or ethnic origin.

Can I come visit the school?
A campus visit is very helpful in determining if Christ Methodist Day School is the right school for your child. You are welcome to come and tour Christ Methodist at any time. Please call 261-2157 to set up an appointment. Visit our website often to learn of upcoming Open Houses.

What is the student/teacher ratio?
In order to provide the most individualized educational experience for your child, Christ Methodist places importance in keeping our class sizes small. 

Pre Kindergarten classes
10:1
Junior Kindergarten classes
12:1
Senior Kindergarten classes
14:1
First and Second Grades classes
16:1
Third Grade classes
18:1
Fourth through Sixth Grades classes
22:1

DIRECTIONS/MAP

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Christ Methodist Day School is located in the heart of East Memphis at:
411 Grove Park
Memphis, TN 38117
Parking is available in the lot off of Grove Park beside Beaty Gym.
The Admissions Office is in the Day School Office. Follow the signs for the Day School Office into the courtyard, which is just south of the Wilson-Ross Education Building.

Accreditations and Memberships

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Southern Association of Independent Schools
Tennessee Association of Independent Schools
Memphis Association of Independent Schools

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