Application Process

Application for Admittance 2024-2025

Thank you for your interest and applying to Durham Nativity School. The application should take less than 15 minutes to complete. In order to be eligible for priority acceptance, please have copies of your student's most recent report cards and EOG scores, and income verification ready to upload before beginning the application process.

*Durham Nativity School participates in the Opportunity Scholarship program which is part of the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority. Learn more about the program here.*

Student's First Name*

Student's Middle Name

Student Last Name(s)*

Grade Level (Applying for 2024-25)*

Race*

Parent/Guardian Full Name (First name, last)*

Parent/Guardian Email*

Parent/Guardian Phone Number* - -

Preferred language for communication*

Address*

Use Google Smart Search for Address

Address 1:

City:

Country:

State/Province:

Postal Code:

Does your student qualify for the National Lunch Program?*

Would your student qualify for the Opportunity Scholarship? (Visit the link below for more information)*

https://www.ncseaa.edu/wpcontent/uploads/sites/1171/2020/10/HHIncomeEligibilityGuidelines.pdf

Please upload income verification (copy of most recent tax information, payment stub, or signed declaration of income statement)

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Does your student have an IEP (Individualized Educational Plan)?*

Academic & Personal Interests

By providing detailed information about your student's academic and personal interests, Durham Nativity School is to thoroughly assess your student's application.

Where does your student go to school?*

Please upload all available report cards and EOG

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If you need new copies, you can request your student's records here: https://durhamnc.scriborder.com/

How does your student typically feel about school?*

What subjects does your student enjoy?*

What extracurricular activities does your son participate in?*

Please provide us with the names of organizations, sports teams, or churches that your student participates in.*

Please explain your student's strengths, either as a student or person.*

Explain ways in which you would like to see your student develop.*

Either as a student or as a person, what skills would you like your student to develop over the next few years?

Parent & Adult Support

Durham Nativity School strives to provide an excellent education so that its students will have multiple educational and career opportunities. In order to achieve those goals, the parental support and expectations of involvement may be higher than other schools. Please read the following questions carefully.

DNS is located north of downtown Durham. Can you provide transportation for your student to arrive and be picked up punctually?*

Do you understand that DNS is a scholarship-based school, but parents are responsible to pay a $30 a month activity fee. *

Would you request to participate in our free lunch program when available? *

Do you require afterschool care (3:30 to 6pm) for your student?*

Fifth grade student are dismissed at 3pm M-F. Grades 6 to 8 are dismissed at 6pm (M,T, & TR) and 4:30pm (W & Fr)

Are you willing and able to volunteer 12 hours to support our PEP programs and recruitment iniatiatives?*

Teacher Recommendation 1: Provide the name and email address of a recent Math or ELA teacher

Teacher Recommendation 2: Provide the name and email address of a recent Math or ELA teacher

By providing your digital signature below, you grant Durham Nativity School permission to request records from current and previous schools.*

Durham Nativity School is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and adheres to the guidelines set by The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Thank you for your application. We look forward to meeting your student as you prepare for the next phase of your student's educational path. A member of the admissions and enrollment team will reach out to you regarding the next steps of the process.

Online Application

Application for Admittance 2024-2025

Academic & Personal Interests

Parent & Adult Support