Admissions

The JGS Lower & Middle Schools are the right fit for bright, capable students with dyslexia and related learning differences.

Classrooms are grounded in the Science of Reading, with small-group, structured literacy instruction led by highly trained teachers. The daily FLEX period provides academic intervention, ensuring each student receives what they need to learn and grow.

The JGS High School is personalized, not standardized. We offer a college-preparatory experience in a small, connected community where students are known, challenged, and celebrated. Our program is ideal for students, whether they have learning differences or simply seek a more engaging, relationship-driven environment, who thrive with expert instruction, flexible pathways, and real-world learning.

With small classes, AP/Honors options, meaningful travel, vibrant classes, and deep teacher-student connections, students build the confidence and skills to lead, create, and grow—both in and beyond the classroom. JGS is not an alternative or therapeutic school—it’s a place where students find purpose, belonging, and a clear path to college and life beyond.

Because of our specialized mission, we are not equipped to serve students whose primary challenges are behavioral or who are experiencing significant school avoidance. Maintaining this focus allows us to provide the highest level of instruction and success for the students we are best suited to serve.

Begin by exploring our website and learning about our schools to understand what makes JGS different and whether your child might thrive here.

You’ll get a sense of:

• What “a JGS student” looks like
• Our highly personalized, relationship-based approach
• The kind of learning environment we create for our students

JGS Academic Divisions

Once you’re ready, complete our brief Inquiry Form. You’ll automatically receive an email from our Admissions Office, with a link to schedule a 15-20 minute introductory call.

Families invited to apply will submit a completed application, the $150 application fee, and all required supporting documents (such as educational evaluations, teacher recommendations, and other relevant materials). Once all materials are received, our admissions team will review the full application packet and contact you within 3–5 business days.

Our team meets to review the full admissions file, tour impressions, shadow feedback, and assessment results. Then, we’ll connect with you:

• If it’s a match and there’s space available, you’ll receive a WELCOME TO JGS email with an Online Enrollment Contract.
  (a $1,500 deposit applies toward tuition).

• If it’s a match but the grade is full, your child will be added to our Waiting List.

• If JGS is not the best fit at this time, we’ll call personally with alternative recommendations and resources to help guide you through any next steps.

Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for taking the time to get to know The Jones-Gordon School.

We recognize that choosing the right school for your child is not only a major decision, but also a deeply personal journey. The fact that you’ve invested your time and energy learning about our school, filling out forms, sharing your child’s story, and walking with us through each thoughtful step of our admissions process means the world to us.

At JGS, we believe that every child deserves to be seen, understood, and celebrated for who they are. By exploring our community, you’ve shown a commitment to finding a place where your child can thrive, not just academically, but emotionally, socially, and personally. That’s no small thing. It takes courage, hope, and unwavering love to advocate for the right learning environment, and we honor that deeply.

Whether or not JGS ultimately becomes the next chapter in your child’s educational journey, we are truly grateful to have connected with you. It is a privilege to learn about your family, to witness your dedication, and to be part of this important decision.

From all of us at The Jones-Gordon School: thank you. We’re so glad you’re here.

With warmth and appreciation,

The JGS Admissions Team