Admissions

The Glenwood School

The mission of The Glenwood School is to build a strong foundation for students in grades K-5 focusing on family, education, diversity, community, and faith. To learn more, please contact Admissions at 423.265.6411 or admissions@ccsk12.com.
SEPTEMBER 1 | APPLICATION OPENS
JANUARY 31 | APPLICATION + FINANCIAL AID DEADLINE
MARCH 15 | ADMISSIONS + AID NOTIFICATIONS MAILED

About The Glenwood School


The Glenwood School (TGS) is a small, neighborhood K-5th elementary school located in Chattanooga at New City Fellowship. Chattanooga Christian School (CCS) partners with New City to provide high-quality, affordable Christian education for parents interested in their children learning at their peak potential.

TGS uses the same standards-based curriculum as CCS with integrated Bible instruction, so students gain a deep understanding of the world and the God who created it. Each classroom strives to build positive relationships between teachers and students to enhance learning. 

Established in 1970, CCS is eager to share its knowledge and expertise gained over the past 50+ years. CCS is the largest private school in Chattanooga with more than 1,450 students and is dually accredited by AdvancED and the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS).
CCS is excited to to offer this opportunity to families desiring more education options!

How is it different?


Our neighborhood school, The Glenwood School, offers an exceptional value and a sound investment for families who want a solid education within a faith-based community!

  • Strong academic curriculum
  • Engaging learning environment
  • Bible classes and weekly chapel service
  • Individualized instruction
  • Low teacher-student ratio
  • Emphasis on movement throughout the school day—at least 60 minutes!
  • Progress monitoring through both standardized testing and informal assessments throughout the school year
  • Dedicated teachers who care deeply about every student academically, spiritually, and personally
  • Affordable tuition and financial aid available
  • Qualifying families attend with expenses fully covered through Tennessee state funds! For more, visit www.tn.gov/education/esa.

Curriculum Overview


Our teachers use engaging teaching methods and focus on individualized instruction and dynamic teaching practices. Both math and reading are taught in small group settings, which allows teachers to build trust, encourage participation, and assess learning.

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  • Language-Rich Classroom Environments

    We want our students to love reading, so our literacy approach includes explicit teaching and focused practice that is individualized, dynamic read-alouds in the classroom, independent reading, and exposure to a rich variety of available texts. Students receive explicit, direct phonics instruction in the early years and later focus on rich vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking as they learn to read.

  • Need-Based Literacy Instruction

    Reading and writing instruction are taught through both large and small group instruction according to individual student needs. Reading intervention is available for students who need more help.

  • Math Instruction and Technology Integration

    Math instructions includes coding and real-world problem solving. Manipulatives, technology, and projects are useful tools for helping students make math connections with practical applications. The Into Math curriculum supports the ability to teach students to think critically about math and to go beyond facts and drills. Students achieve high levels of math reasoning and are able to grow at an individualized pace.

  • History and Science Integration

    We show our students how science and historical events connect to their other areas of study by integrating instruction across subjects.
    Our science curriculum focuses on units of study that include such things as human growth and development, plants, animals, astronomy, ocean life, simple machines, and many other areas that reveal God through his creation. Our social studies curriculum helps students see history through the lens of God's faithfulness.

  • Bible Lessons & Weekly Chapel

    Bible instruction is at the core of how we see every other area of academics. TGS uses the CSI Bible curriculum, and students grow in their Bible knowledge through focused study that builds year-by-year. We align our curriculum with our integrated Bible instruction and a Christian worldview, so that our students are able to understand how everything in creation points back to Christ.

    Worship is a vital part of life at TGS. All students participate in weekly, age-appropriate worship as part of participation in our Christian community and our commitment to minister to the spiritual needs of our students.

Admission Process


Students who would like to attend The Glenwood School must go through an admissions process, which begins with the inquiry form below. Although the application deadline is January 31, we accept applications all year, and accept students as space becomes available.
 
To begin the admissions process, please complete an inquiry form. After we receive your inquiry we will get back to you soon with the next steps. 

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  • Admissions Application

    Complete the Online Application. (Scroll down to find The Glenwood School and select appropriate grade level). A pastor recommendation will be needed.

    Applications are due by January 31, however we will continue to receive applications after this date as long as there is space available.

  • Financial Aid Instructions (English)

    The deadline for new families to apply for financial aid is January 31. 

    Click here for the 2025-2026 Family Application Guide.

    Click here for a Clarity Application quick reference guide.

    Click here for a video introduction to Clarity for families. For closed captions please click here.


    You will need the following:  
    1) Most recent W2 
    2) Most recent 1040 Form 
    3) Recent paycheck stub

  • Financial Aid Instructions (Spanish)

    Click here for the 2025-2026 Spanish Family Application Guide.

    Click here for a Clarity Application Spanish quick reference guide. 

  • Transcripts and School Records

    Please use the Transcript Request Form to submit the following records from your student’s current school (1st Grade and up only):
    • Grades and test scores for last three years
    • Exceptional Education records, if applicable
    • Additional records, as needed (i.e., discipline records, eligibility report)
     

  • Admissions Committee Evaluation

    The Admissions Committee will evaluate all applicants, and admissions decisions will be released on March 15.

  • Tuition + Fees

    The cost to attend for 2024-2025 is $9,275 per student. Financial aid is available by application. 

    Qualifying individuals may also receive tuition assistance through Tennessee Educational Savings Accounts (ESAs). For more information, visit www.tn.gov/education/esa.

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    Please click here to read the FAQs.

Come Visit

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  • Our Campus

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  • Learn More

    For questions about The Glenwood School, call or text Caroline Stimart at 423.321.9265 or email cstimart@ccsk12.com. Caroline is the Admissions Associate for The Glenwood School and will be happy to answer all of your questions.

  • Phone Number

    Main Office: 423.654.7714
    Admissions:     423.265.6411

  • Physical Address

    New City Fellowship
    2424 East 3rd Street
    Chattanooga, TN 37404

  • School Day Hours

    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Monday through Friday

The Glenwood School

New City Fellowship, 2424 E. 3rd Street, Chattanooga, TN 37404 | 423.654.7714