Admissions Philosophy

Durham Nativity School seeks to admit young men who aspire to go on to a competitive private high school and then to college.  For this reason, potential students should enjoy school and learning, and should have motivation to succeed in a rigorous academic environment.  In addition, qualified applicants must possess honesty, integrity, and self-control. The admissions process is designed to identify students and families who will benefit from our specialized instruction and programs. 

Our Admissions Policy
  • Candidates must be eligible for the federal school meal program
  • The candidate and his family must be committed to a year-round educational experience.
  • Students will be enrolled without regard to race, religion or ethnicity.
  • Eligible students and their families are invited to fill out an application and submit it to our office.

Student and Family Commitment

In order to offer the best possible education, Durham Nativity School requires that each student attends school prepared to learn.

This is a commitment on behalf of the student, the family, and the school.

Parents and guardians will be expected to support and reinforce all values and practices of the Durham Nativity School, at home, in the school activities, and in the student’s educational process. Their involvement and support will produce a more complete child.

School Commitment & Responsibility

In return, Durham Nativity School is committed to providing students with an atmosphere conducive to learning, small classes for more individualized instruction, and emotional, social, moral, and intellectual support. Our staff is dedicated to preparing young men for the rigors of collegiate preparatory high schools.

For further information, contact:
Kathryn E. DuPree, Administrative Assistant
2101 Angier Avenue
Durham, NC 27702
Phone: 919-680-3790

Admissions Process

In order to ensure that we are the right match for your child and that your child is the right match for us, each student is required to complete the following steps:

  • Applications are available via Open House, visiting the school during school hours, and
    calling the school to have an application mailed to you.
  • Attend 8 weeks of Saturday Academy Classes (SAC) during the spring

Spring 2008 SAC Program

The purpose of the Saturday Academy Classes (SAC) program is to observe students in the classroom to determine their level of participation and behavior in an academic setting. Students will be evaluated on their participation and completion of homework.

The SAC program consists of classroom instruction/tutorials in Language Arts and Math. Classes are held from 10:00 a.m. –-- 12:00 p.m.

February 2, 9, 16, and 23; March 1, 8, 15, and 29

Students are required to wear a uniform which consists of khaki pants, white polo shirt (tucked in at all times), black belt, and sneakers.

  • Both the prospective student and his parent/guardian must complete a formal interview with DNS faculty/staff. .
  • Attend Summerbridge for three weeks in June, 2008.
  • In addition, a 1040 tax return for the student's family for the previous year must be submitted, as well as a copy of the W2 forms for each working member of the student's household.

 

The Camp Sea Gull Experience

April 1, 2008 - April 4, 2008

The purpose of this 5-day camp experience is to provide team-building and leadership experiences, as well as to allow faculty to observe student interactions and behaviors away from home. Attendance at Camp Sea Gull (located in Arapahoe, NC –- near New Bern, NC) is an admissions requirement for Durham Nativity School.

Camp and school personnel will evaluate each student’s camp experience and a narrative will be presented to the admission’s committee. In addition, each student will write a reflective essay about his camp experience.


  • .Attend Summerbridge for two weeks in June, 2008.
  • In addition, a 1040 tax return for the student’'s family for the previous year must be submitted, as well as a copy of the W2 forms for each working member of the student’'s household.

NOTE: Admissions decisions will be mailed by May 12, 2008

 
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