Application Instructions and Admission Timetable – Montessori Applicants (18 months-Kindergarten) – ADMISSION TIMETABLE FOR STUDENTS APPLYING FOR MONTESSORI (18 MONTHS-KINDERGARTEN) Early Admission Notification for Students Applying to Montessori (18-months through Kindergarten) »» The application deadline for the first round of admission decisions is February 15, 2016. »» Admission and Need-Based Tuition Assistance Notification is February 26, 2016. Families reply by March 11, 2016. Rolling Admission for all our Montessori Programs (18 months through Kindergarten) begins March 14, 2016. Contact the Admission Office at (440) 473-8165 or
[email protected] for questions about the application and tuition assistance process or notification timetable.
CAMPUS VISIT AND MEETING REQUIRED FOR MONTESSORI »» A campus visit and a meeting with an admission officer is required of all applicants and parents. »» A campus visit is an integral part of our assessment process. It also provides a wonderful opportunity for students and families to become familiar with Gilmour’s motivated students, caring faculty and extensive opportunities. Please call the Admission Office at (440) 473-8165 to schedule your day on campus and to learn more about the details of your visit.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS »» Applicants for Montessori (18-months-Kindergarten) must complete Forms 1M and 2M. Please see below for details about each form.
APPLICATION FORM DETAILS PRELIMINARY APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION Complete form 1M immediately and return it to the Admission Office.
FORM ONE-M
1M
FORM TWO-M
2M
PARENTS’ COMMENTS
To be completed by the applicant’s parent(s) or guardian(s) and returned to Gilmour Academy in the enclosed envelope as soon as possible.
Gilmour Academy admits students of any race, color, religion, gender, and national and 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, religion, gender, and national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic and other school-administered programs.
PRELIMINARY APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
Required for Montessori applicants
APPLICANT INFORMATION FIRST NAME
LAST NAME
MALE
DAY STUDENT
FEMALE
RESIDENT STUDENT
MIDDLE NAME
YEAR OF PROPOSED ENTRANCE
CURRENT GRADE
HOME ADDRESS
NICKNAME
CITY
GRADE OF ENTRY
STATE
HOME PHONE
ZIP
COUNTRY
STUDENT EMAIL ADDRESS
DATE OF BIRTH MM/DD/YY
COUNTRY OF BIRTH
CITIZENSHIP
LANGUAGE OF THE HOME
PHONE
CURRENT SCHOOL
SCHOOL ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
ZIP
COUNTRY
STATE
ZIP
COUNTRY
ZIP
COUNTRY
ZIP
COUNTRY
FAMILY INFORMATION MOTHER
DR.
MRS.
MS. FULL NAME
HOME ADDRESS
CITY
CELL PHONE
WORK PHONE
EMAIL
OCCUPATION
ATTENDED:
TITLE GRADUATE SCHOOL
COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL NAME
FATHER
DR.
MR. FULL NAME CITY
HOME ADDRESS CELL PHONE
STATE
WORK PHONE
EMAIL TITLE
OCCUPATION
ATTENDED:
EMPLOYER HIGH SCHOOL
GRADUATE SCHOOL
COLLEGE
EMPLOYER HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL NAME
PARENTS ARE MARRIED AND LIVING TOGETHER
PARENTS ARE SEPARATED
MOTHER IS REMARRIED
PARENTS ARE DIVORCED
SINGLE PARENT
FATHER IS REMARRIED
NAME OF STEPFATHER NAME OF STEPMOTHER WITH WHOM DOES THE STUDENT RESIDE?
GUARDIAN if applicable NAME HOME ADDRESS CELL PHONE
CITY WORK PHONE
STATE RELATIONSHIP TO APPLICANT
1M
RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE (optional)
PLACE OF WORSHIP (optional)
FOR U.S. CITIZENS ONLY: (Optional) How would you describe yourself? AMERICAN INDIAN OR ALASKAN NATIVE
ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER
BLACK, NON-HISPANIC
WHITE/CAUCASIAN
ASIAN AMERICAN
BIRACIAL/MULTIRACIAL
LATINO/HISPANIC
OTHER PLEASE SPECIFY
NEED-BASED TUITION ASSISTANCE Do you intend to apply for need-based tuition assistance?
YES
NO
Visit gilmour.org/tuitionassistance for step-by-step instructions on how to complete the need-based tuition assistance application process.
SIGNATURES STUDENT
DATE MM/DD/YY
MOTHER OR GUARDIAN
DATE MM/DD/YY
FATHER OR GUARDIAN
DATE MM/DD/YY
NAME OF PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR TUITION IF OTHER THAN PARENT OR GUARDIAN
DATE MM/DD/YY
A parent signature acknowledges that the parent waives his/her right to read the confidential teacher recommendations and the school report for the student listed above.
Gilmour Academy admits students of any race, color, religion, gender, and national and 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, religion, gender, and national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic and other school-administered programs.
ADMISSION OFFICE GILMOUR ACADEMY 34001 Cedar Road Gates Mills, OH 44040-9356 www.gilmour.org
[email protected] LOWER SCHOOL montessori (18 months-Kindergarten) Grades 1-6 [p] (440) 473-8165 [f] (440) 473-8157
MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL grades 7-12 [p] (440) 473-8050 [f] (440) 473-8010
PARENTS’ COMMENTS
Required for Montessori applicants
2M
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PARENTS STUDENT’S FIRST NAME
LAST NAME
STUDENT’S SCHOOL
TO THE PARENT: Please complete this form to help us better know your son or daughter. If necessary, please attach a separate sheet. Please return the form to Gilmour Academy in the envelope provided. Please describe your educational goals for your son or daughter, as well as how you see Gilmour Academy contributing to these goals.
What do you consider to be your role in your child’s education?
To help us better understand your child, please relate an experience that characterizes him or her.
(Over)
Please describe your impressions of your child’s strengths, as well as any areas needing improvement.
Has your child ever had: YES
NO
SPECIAL ACADEMIC SUPPORT, TUTORING OR COUNSELING? SCHOLASTIC OR DISCIPLINARY DIFFICULTIES? SOCIAL OR EMOTIONAL DIFFICULTIES? HEALTH DIFFICULTIES?
If “yes” to any of the above, please explain here or on a separate sheet.
Since Gilmour Academy is a private educational institution that does not receive federal funding, the Academy is not subject to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Gilmour Academy may not have the facilities or resources available to address all of the needs of potential students with disabilities or health conditions. If any special needs or accommodations may be necessary to attend Gilmour Academy based on a disability or a health condition, please explain the details. NOT APPLICABLE
SIGNATURE
DATE MM/DD/YY
NAME (please print)
RELATIONSHIP TO APPLICANT
ADMISSION OFFICE GILMOUR ACADEMY 34001 Cedar Road Gates Mills, OH 44040-9356 www.gilmour.org
[email protected] LOWER SCHOOL montessori (18 months-Kindergarten) Grades 1-6 [p] (440) 473-8165 [f] (440) 473-8157
MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL grades 7-12 [p] (440) 473-8050 [f] (440) 473-8010