Enrollment

Welcome from the Nashville Global Academy’s admission team! We are delighted you are considering the Nashville Global Academy (NGA) for your child.  Here at NGA we combine challenging academics with a nurturing learning community. We believe that all students can benefit from a rigorous academic program and will make positive contributions to our school community.  Our website contains information on the various aspects of life at the Nashville Global Academy.

You may utilize our website to apply online, download the required admission application, and learn more about the Nashville Global Academy.  Please feel free to contact us.

Eligibility for Enrollment

The Nashville Global Academy is open to any student in Davidson County who meets the eligibility requirements as defined by the State Department of Education and the Tennessee Code Annotated § 49-13-113 and who elects to attend.  In 2008, the Tennessee General Assembly amended the charter school law stating: 

Public charter schools may be formed to provide quality educational options for students. The prospective student population will be:

  1. Students who were previously enrolled in a charter school; or
  2. Students who are assigned to, or were previously enrolled in a school failing to make adequate yearly progress, as defined by the state’s accountability system, giving priority to at-risk students; or
  3. Students who, in the previous school year, failed to test proficient in the subjects of language arts/reading or mathematics in grades three (3) through eight (8) on the Tennessee comprehensive assessment program examinations; or
  4. Students who, in the previous school year, failed to test proficient on the gateway examinations in language arts/reading or mathematics.
  5. Students in grades kindergarten through three (K-3) who are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, who may only be enrolled no earlier than August 1 (eligibility for this descriptor can only be used if capacity is not achieved through descriptors 1-4 and has a maximum student enrollment of 25% of total student body).
  6. Students who are under the jurisdiction of a juvenile court and who in the court’s judgment would benefit from a work experience and career exploration program.