The admissions process at Groves Academy is designed to enable families and the school to learn as much as possible about one another. Parents typically initiate the process by calling the school to request a packet of information about Groves and to share information about their child.

Parents are encouraged to visit the school to see what a typical day at Groves is like. Beginning October 3rd and continuing most other Wednesday mornings during the school year, tours are conducted starting at 9:00 am.  No tours will be conducted on October 17, November 24, December 26, January 2, March 19 or 26.  No appointments are necessary for the Wednesday visits, but it is a good idea to call (952.920.6377) to confirm days and times.  Individual admissions appointments may also be scheduled as necessary.

As part of the application process, families are required to send school records such as report cards and IEP (if applicable), recent individual psychological/educational testing, and teacher recommendation forms.

After records are reviewed and the student is found to meet initial criteria, he/she is invited for a full-day visit to Groves. Additional visiting days are scheduled if needed. The visiting day is a required part of the admissions process.

Applications are accepted year-round and new students are admitted as space allows. For admission to the upcoming school year, the ideal time to apply is between December and April. Applications received before mid-February will receive priority consideration; families who apply by that time are notified of admissions decisions by early April. Families who apply between mid-February and the end of April are notified of admissions decisions by mid-May. Applications received after the end of April will be considered on a rolling basis; acceptance and scholarship aid will be granted as space and resources allow.

Acceptance is based on Groves Academy’s ability to meet each child’s needs. Most students at Groves have a learning disability or attention disorder, demonstrating average or above average intelligence with a discrepancy between aptitude and achievement in the classroom. Groves does not admit students whose primary area of disability is related to emotional or behavioral issues. Based on available space, students are selected for admission on the basis of their learning disability, academic potential, past school academic and behavioral performance, and willingness to work within our school program.

For more information, call Teresa Smith, Director of Admissions, at 952.915.4296.

Groves Academy admits students of any race, color, religion or national origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or national origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship, and other school-administered programs.