About

Grace Preparatory School is a fully accredited, non-denominational, K4-12th grade school offering families a Christian, college-preparatory education in a warm, community environment. We combine the best attributes of traditional schooling with the best attributes of homeschooling, integrating them into one model UMSI In addition, GPS Ministries is incorporated in the state of Virginia as a non-profit ministry.

University Model Schools

According to a 2011 Harvard study titled “Pathways to Prosperity,” just 56 percent of students who embark on a bachelor’s degree program finish within six years. According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, just 46 percent of Americans complete college once they start, worst among the 18 countries it tracks.

Although various factors are cited for the college drop-out problem, educators, parents, and graduates who have been involved in the University-Model® believe the following about the UM alternative model of education

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Our Mission

Grace Preparatory School passionately pursues three primary purposes: To provide a Biblical foundation, to prepare each student for life, and to emphasize the parent’s role.

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Our History

Celebrating 15 years of educating and witnessing to the future.

2003

In August of 2003, a group of Christian families from Stafford met together to discuss the need for a new alternative in education for their community.

2004

In January, Grace Preparatory School was officially incorporated.

2004-2005

Grace Preparatory School classes open in August 2004 with grades 6-10.

2005-2006

11th Grade was added for up and coming 10th graders and new students.

2006-2007

Grace Preparatory school has first graduating class.

2007-2008

Kindergarten was added as an option.

2015-2016

Warrior challenge raised over $40,000 for gynasium renovation.

2018-2019

Kirsten Sadlier is named as Head of Elementary and Pam Smith is named Head of Secondary.

2020-2021

Christine Green is named as Head of Elementary. Covid-19 forces classes into virtual environment.

2021-2022

Cheryl Gray is named as Head of Secondary. Classes return to a normal MWF program.

100

Students

1240

Avg. SAT

15

Years Celebrated

Tuition

Grace Preparatory School offers 3 payment plans: Full Tuition, 10 Payments, or 12 Payments.

K5-5th

3 days

$4,950 Base Fee

$100 Technology Fee

5% Discount for each additional full time student

Other fees Registration, Textbooks, Athletic Fees, PE and School Uniforms

Financial Aid Awarded based on need and availability.

6th-12th

Full-Time

$6,350 Base Fee

$200 Activity Fee

$125 Technology Fee

$50 Science Fee

$20 PSAT for 8th-11th Grades

$200 12th Grade GPS Graduates

5% Discount for each additional full time student

Other fees Registration, Textbooks, Athletic Fees, PE and School Uniforms

Financial Aid Awarded based on need and availability.

Other Pricing

$1000/year per Class part-time students

$150 12th Grade Homeschool Graduates

$100 Part-Time Student Administrative Fee

Other fees Registration, Textbooks, Athletic Fees, PE and School Uniforms