chandler school admissions
CHANDLER SCHOOL ADMISSIONS
Chandler School • 1005 Armada Drive, Pasadena, CA 91103 • P: 626.795.9314 • F: 626.795.6508 • www.chandlerschool.org
The mission of Chandler School is to provide each student with the highest quality and most academically challenging education in a nurturing, balanced and diverse environment. Chandler students gain a love of learning, a means of thinking independently and an ability to work collaboratively. A Chandler education seeks to develop good character, self-reliance and a commitment to community in students as a foundation for academic and personal success. Chandler School seeks bright, motivated and well-rounded students who can benefit from a strong academic curriculum and the wide range of opportunities included in our program. Admissions decisions are made without discrimination as to race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin and are made without regard to financial assistance.
ADMISSIONS OPEN HOUSES Saturday, October 15, 2016 Saturday, January 7, 2017 9–11:30 a.m. Reservations are not required. Children are encouraged to attend. Campus tours are scheduled by appointment after an application has been received. KEY ADMISSIONS DEADLINES: • Sibling applications (all grade levels) are due by October 31, 2016 • Kindergarten applications are due by 12 noon on December 16, 2016 • Applications for Grades 1-7 are due by 3 p.m. on January 13, 2017 • All supplemental forms are due by February 1, 2017 • All candidates will be notified of admission decisions on March 10, 2017
APPLICANTS FOR KINDERGARTEN Applicants must be five years of age by September 1 of their entering year. All candidates for Chandler’s kindergarten openings must be evaluated during a developmental assessment coordinated by Integrated Learning Solutions (ILS) on one of the screening dates offered. Registration is online at integratedlearningsolutions.org. Applicants will also be assigned a winter play date on campus after an application has been received.
APPLICANTS FOR GRADES ONE THROUGH FOUR Campus visits for prospective students are required and afternoon appointments in February will be scheduled after an application has been received.
APPLICANTS FOR GRADES FIVE THROUGH SEVEN Candidates must take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) no later than February 1. Online registration is available at iseetest.org. Chandler’s school code is 054037. Campus visits for prospective students are also required. After an application has been received, candidates will be scheduled for a campus visit and interview: • Afternoon appointments in February for fifth-grade applicants • Morning appointments in November-January for Middle School applicants and at least one parent.
TEACHER EVALUATION FORM, GRADE 1 Chandler School • 1005 Armada Drive, Pasadena, CA 91103 • P: 626.795.9314 • F: 626.795.6508 • www.chandlerschool.org
The mission of the Chandler School is to provide each student with the highest quality and most academically challenging education in a nurturing, balanced and diverse environment. Chandler students gain a love of learning, a means of thinking independently and an ability to work collaboratively. A Chandler education seeks to develop good character, self-reliance and a commitment to community in students as a foundation for academic and personal success. Chandler School seeks bright, motivated and well-rounded students who can benefit from a strong academic curriculum and the wide range of opportunities included in our program. Admissions decisions are made without discrimination as to race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin and are made without regard to financial assistance.
TO THE PARENT: Please complete the top portion of this form and give it to your child’s teacher with a stamped envelope addressed to Chandler School Admissions. Your signature indicates that you acknowledge and agree that all admissions decisions are within the sole discretion of Chandler School and all material maintained in admissions files is the sole and confidential property of Chandler School. Applicant’s Name Current School, Address, and Phone Number Name of Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
TO THE TEACHER: The above named student is an applicant to Chandler School. Your thoughtful and honest evaluation of the student is an important part of the admissions process. This recommendation will remain confidential and will not become a part of the applicant’s permanent record. Please sign and return to Chandler School Admissions by February 1. 1. Your assessment of this child will be most helpful and we appreciate your responses to the requested information. Excellent
Age appropriate
Cooperation Willingness to accept authority Listening skills Adjustment to social situations Relationship with peers Ability to follow directions Ability to work in a group Ability to work independently Use of speaking vocabulary Knowledge of matching tasks using similarities & differences Ability to recognize and write upper and lower case letters Ability to count, read & write numbers up to ten Familiarity with vowels, consonants & corresponding sounds Use of small motor control (pencil and crayon)
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Developing
Needs Improvement
TEACHER EVALUATION FORM, GRADE 1 Chandler School • 1005 Armada Drive, Pasadena, CA 91103 • P: 626.795.9314 • F: 626.795.6508 • www.chandlerschool.org
2. In the space provided, or on a separate sheet of paper, please write a candid summary evaluating the applicant’s academic and personal qualities and promise as a student, including any unique strengths and weaknesses. In addition, we would appreciate your comments on the parents’ support of the child’s learning and their cooperation with the school.
COMMENTS:
Mr. Mrs. Ms. Teacher’s First Name (Please print)
Teacher’s Last Name (Please print)
Teacher’s Signature
Date
Email
Phone
Thank you for your time and assistance.
Chandler School • 1005 Armada Drive, Pasadena, CA 91103 • P: 626.795.9314 • F: 626.795.6508 • www.chandlerschool.org
The mission of Chandler School is to provide each student with the highest quality and most academically challenging education in a nurturing, balanced and diverse environment. Chandler students gain a love of learning, a means of thinking independently and an ability to work collaboratively. A Chandler education seeks to develop good character, self-reliance and a commitment to community in students as a foundation for academic and personal success. Chandler School seeks bright, motivated and well-rounded students who can benefit from a strong academic curriculum and the wide range of opportunities included in our program. Admissions decisions are made without discrimination as to race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin and are made without regard to financial assistance.
ADMISSIONS OPEN HOUSES Saturday, October 15, 2016 Saturday, January 7, 2017 9–11:30 a.m. Reservations are not required. Children are encouraged to attend. Campus tours are scheduled by appointment after an application has been received. KEY ADMISSIONS DEADLINES: • Sibling applications (all grade levels) are due by October 31, 2016 • Kindergarten applications are due by 12 noon on December 16, 2016 • Applications for Grades 1-7 are due by 3 p.m. on January 13, 2017 • All supplemental forms are due by February 1, 2017 • All candidates will be notified of admission decisions on March 10, 2017
APPLICANTS FOR KINDERGARTEN Applicants must be five years of age by September 1 of their entering year. All candidates for Chandler’s kindergarten openings must be evaluated during a developmental assessment coordinated by Integrated Learning Solutions (ILS) on one of the screening dates offered. Registration is online at integratedlearningsolutions.org. Applicants will also be assigned a winter play date on campus after an application has been received.
APPLICANTS FOR GRADES ONE THROUGH FOUR Campus visits for prospective students are required and afternoon appointments in February will be scheduled after an application has been received.
APPLICANTS FOR GRADES FIVE THROUGH SEVEN Candidates must take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) no later than February 1. Online registration is available at iseetest.org. Chandler’s school code is 054037. Campus visits for prospective students are also required. After an application has been received, candidates will be scheduled for a campus visit and interview: • Afternoon appointments in February for fifth-grade applicants • Morning appointments in November-January for Middle School applicants and at least one parent.
TEACHER EVALUATION FORM, GRADE 1 Chandler School • 1005 Armada Drive, Pasadena, CA 91103 • P: 626.795.9314 • F: 626.795.6508 • www.chandlerschool.org
The mission of the Chandler School is to provide each student with the highest quality and most academically challenging education in a nurturing, balanced and diverse environment. Chandler students gain a love of learning, a means of thinking independently and an ability to work collaboratively. A Chandler education seeks to develop good character, self-reliance and a commitment to community in students as a foundation for academic and personal success. Chandler School seeks bright, motivated and well-rounded students who can benefit from a strong academic curriculum and the wide range of opportunities included in our program. Admissions decisions are made without discrimination as to race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin and are made without regard to financial assistance.
TO THE PARENT: Please complete the top portion of this form and give it to your child’s teacher with a stamped envelope addressed to Chandler School Admissions. Your signature indicates that you acknowledge and agree that all admissions decisions are within the sole discretion of Chandler School and all material maintained in admissions files is the sole and confidential property of Chandler School. Applicant’s Name Current School, Address, and Phone Number Name of Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
TO THE TEACHER: The above named student is an applicant to Chandler School. Your thoughtful and honest evaluation of the student is an important part of the admissions process. This recommendation will remain confidential and will not become a part of the applicant’s permanent record. Please sign and return to Chandler School Admissions by February 1. 1. Your assessment of this child will be most helpful and we appreciate your responses to the requested information. Excellent
Age appropriate
Cooperation Willingness to accept authority Listening skills Adjustment to social situations Relationship with peers Ability to follow directions Ability to work in a group Ability to work independently Use of speaking vocabulary Knowledge of matching tasks using similarities & differences Ability to recognize and write upper and lower case letters Ability to count, read & write numbers up to ten Familiarity with vowels, consonants & corresponding sounds Use of small motor control (pencil and crayon)
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Developing
Needs Improvement
TEACHER EVALUATION FORM, GRADE 1 Chandler School • 1005 Armada Drive, Pasadena, CA 91103 • P: 626.795.9314 • F: 626.795.6508 • www.chandlerschool.org
2. In the space provided, or on a separate sheet of paper, please write a candid summary evaluating the applicant’s academic and personal qualities and promise as a student, including any unique strengths and weaknesses. In addition, we would appreciate your comments on the parents’ support of the child’s learning and their cooperation with the school.
COMMENTS:
Mr. Mrs. Ms. Teacher’s First Name (Please print)
Teacher’s Last Name (Please print)
Teacher’s Signature
Date
Phone
Thank you for your time and assistance.
