Application

We are glad you are interested!
Families who are considering First Lutheran School are encouraged to come and visit. We want to show you around the school and answer any questions you have. Please call the school office at (865) 524-0308 to make an appointment, or come to one of our open houses.

After your visit, you can fill out an application and either mail it or drop it off at the school office. Please see the Tuition and Financial Aid page for information about financing.

ECE New Student Application (PDF) 
ECE Returning Student Application (PDF)
K-8 NEW Student Application (PDF)
K-8 Returning Student Application (PDF)

NOTE: Current ECE students moving to Kindergarten MUST fill out a New K-8 application.

Once your application is received, the principal will meet with the student and parents, which is another opportunity to ask questions. The application is then taken to the Board of Christian Day School for review. Once a student is accepted, they will receive a letter from the school.

Download our current K-8 handbook (PDF)
Download our current ECE handbook (PDF)

The Tennessee state age requirements are as follows:

  • ECE 3-year program: 3 years old by September 30 of year entering
  • ECE 4-year program: 4 years old by September 30 of year entering
  • Kindergarten: 5 years old by August 31 of year entering
  • First Grade: 6 years old by September 30 of year entering

Class sizes are in accordance with Tennessee state regulations. The Board of Christian Day School, while remaining within all state rules and regulations, may alter class sizes.

  • ECE 3-year program: 18 (1 teacher per 9 children; aide added at 8)
  • ECE 4-year and 5-year program: 20 (1 teacher per 15 children; 4-5 year-olds share an aide at 12)
  • Kindergarten: 22
  • Grades 1-3: 22
  • Grades 4-8: 27

Non-Discriminatory Policy
First Lutheran School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship program, or any other school administered programs.