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 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.
ADMISSIONS OPEN HOUSES Saturday, October 17, 2015 Saturday, January 9, 2016 9 – 11:30 a.m. Reservations are not required. Children are welcome 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 30, 2015 • Kindergarten applications are due by 12 noon on December 18, 2015 • Applications for Grades 1-7 are due by 3 p.m. on January 15, 2016 • All supplemental forms are due by February 1, 2016 • All candidates will be notified of admission decisions on March 11, 2016
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, 2016. Online registration is available at iseetest.org. Chandler’s school code is 054037. Campus visits for prospective students are also required. Afternoon appointments in February for fifth-grade applicants will be scheduled after an application has been received. Middle School applicants will meet for an interview during their scheduled campus visit.
TEACHER EVALUATION FORM, GRADES 5-7 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
Candidate for Grade (circle one)
5
6
7
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. 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 the applicant’s unique strengths and weaknesses. We would especially appreciate your comments on responsibility, behavior, concern for others, study habits, initiative, industry, drive and achievement as well as parents’ support of the child’s learning and their cooperation with the school. See attached letter.
RECOMMENDATION FOR CHANDLER SCHOOL Not Recommended
With Reservation
Fairly Strongly
For Academic Promise: For Character and Personal Promise: Overall Recommendation:
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
With Confidence
Enthusiastically
RECOMMENDATION FORM FOR TEACHERS Chandler School • 1005 Armada Drive, Pasadena, CA 91103 • P: 626.795.9314 • F: 626.795.6508 • www.chandlerschool.org
Applicant’s Name How long have you known the applicant? When did you teach the applicant?
Grade(s)
Subject(s)
ACADEMIC & PERSONAL EVALUATION (Please check the appropriate ratings.) 1. 2. 3.
Academic potential Academic achievement vs. potential Effort/drive
limited considerably below capability limited
fair consistent with ability
good above expectations
outstanding considerably above expectations maximum
sporadic
usually good
4.
Study habits
needs support
needs limited assistance
self-directed
consistently effective
5.
Ability to work in a group
has great difficulty
sometimes has difficulty
usually effective
always works well
6.
Ability to work alone
needs much help
needs help frequently
needs help occasionally
always works well
7.
Participation in discussion
rarely contributes
wants to dominate
contributes occasionally
joins in readily
8.
Reads for pleasure
rarely
if prodded
occasionally
frequently
9.
Written expression/content
poor
limited
good
excellent
10. Written expression/mechanics
poor
limited
good
excellent
11. Ability to express ideas orally
limited
has some difficulty
good
exceptional
12. Imagination
little
fair
active
highly developed
13. Use of time
uses poorly
occasionally wastes
usually uses well
always uses effectively
14. Follows directions
rarely
needs much explanation
occasionally needs help
quickly and effectively
15. Critical thinking
limited
consistent with age
often perceptive
exceptionally perceptive
16. Seeks help when needed
rarely
occasionally
usually
always
17. Attention span
easily distracted
occasionally distracted
usually good
exceptionally good
18. Maturity in terms of age/grade
very immature
somewhat immature
mature
impressive
19. Consideration of others
rarely considerate
usually considerate
considerate
unusually thoughtful
20. Social adjustment with peers
relates poorly
has occasional problems
healthy relationships
extremely popular
21. Leadership potential
a follower
leads when given responsibility
seeks opportunities and uses them well
a natural leader
22. Initiative
never initiates
rarely shows initiative
occasionally initiates
often initiates
23. Classroom conduct
frequent disruptions
occasional misconduct
usually good behavior
good conduct
24. Stability
easily frustrated
seeks much attention
somewhat tense
stable
25. Sense of humor
rarely laughs or smiles
fair
good
outstanding
26. Self confidence
needs much reassurance
appears overly confident
needs some support
positive self-image
27. Fulfills responsibilities
rarely
sometimes
usually
always
28. Parent participation in child’s education 29. Parent cooperation
rarely involved
overly involved
sometimes involved
appropriately involved
unknown
uncooperative
fair
good
30. Parent expectations of student
unknown
unrealistic
realistic
other
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.
REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPT GRADES 2-7 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 PARENTS Please date and sign the authorization below allowing the release of your child’s school records to Chandler School. Please give this form to your child’s current school requesting the transcript be sent by February 1st. This should include records for at least the past two years, this year’s first semester report card, and all available test data. TO APPLICANT’S CURRENT SCHOOL Applicant’s Name Applicant’s Date of Birth
Present Grade
I hereby authorize the release by you of the school transcript for this student currently enrolled in your school. Please forward the transcript after the first semester grades have been posted, but no later than February 1 to: Admissions Office 1005 Armada Drive Pasadena, CA 91103
Signature of Parent or Guardian
Date
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.
ADMISSIONS OPEN HOUSES Saturday, October 17, 2015 Saturday, January 9, 2016 9 – 11:30 a.m. Reservations are not required. Children are welcome 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 30, 2015 • Kindergarten applications are due by 12 noon on December 18, 2015 • Applications for Grades 1-7 are due by 3 p.m. on January 15, 2016 • All supplemental forms are due by February 1, 2016 • All candidates will be notified of admission decisions on March 11, 2016
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, 2016. Online registration is available at iseetest.org. Chandler’s school code is 054037. Campus visits for prospective students are also required. Afternoon appointments in February for fifth-grade applicants will be scheduled after an application has been received. Middle School applicants will meet for an interview during their scheduled campus visit.
TEACHER EVALUATION FORM, GRADES 5-7 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
Candidate for Grade (circle one)
5
6
7
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. 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 the applicant’s unique strengths and weaknesses. We would especially appreciate your comments on responsibility, behavior, concern for others, study habits, initiative, industry, drive and achievement as well as parents’ support of the child’s learning and their cooperation with the school. See attached letter.
RECOMMENDATION FOR CHANDLER SCHOOL Not Recommended
With Reservation
Fairly Strongly
For Academic Promise: For Character and Personal Promise: Overall Recommendation:
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
With Confidence
Enthusiastically
RECOMMENDATION FORM FOR TEACHERS Chandler School • 1005 Armada Drive, Pasadena, CA 91103 • P: 626.795.9314 • F: 626.795.6508 • www.chandlerschool.org
Applicant’s Name How long have you known the applicant? When did you teach the applicant?
Grade(s)
Subject(s)
ACADEMIC & PERSONAL EVALUATION (Please check the appropriate ratings.) 1. 2. 3.
Academic potential Academic achievement vs. potential Effort/drive
limited considerably below capability limited
fair consistent with ability
good above expectations
outstanding considerably above expectations maximum
sporadic
usually good
4.
Study habits
needs support
needs limited assistance
self-directed
consistently effective
5.
Ability to work in a group
has great difficulty
sometimes has difficulty
usually effective
always works well
6.
Ability to work alone
needs much help
needs help frequently
needs help occasionally
always works well
7.
Participation in discussion
rarely contributes
wants to dominate
contributes occasionally
joins in readily
8.
Reads for pleasure
rarely
if prodded
occasionally
frequently
9.
Written expression/content
poor
limited
good
excellent
10. Written expression/mechanics
poor
limited
good
excellent
11. Ability to express ideas orally
limited
has some difficulty
good
exceptional
12. Imagination
little
fair
active
highly developed
13. Use of time
uses poorly
occasionally wastes
usually uses well
always uses effectively
14. Follows directions
rarely
needs much explanation
occasionally needs help
quickly and effectively
15. Critical thinking
limited
consistent with age
often perceptive
exceptionally perceptive
16. Seeks help when needed
rarely
occasionally
usually
always
17. Attention span
easily distracted
occasionally distracted
usually good
exceptionally good
18. Maturity in terms of age/grade
very immature
somewhat immature
mature
impressive
19. Consideration of others
rarely considerate
usually considerate
considerate
unusually thoughtful
20. Social adjustment with peers
relates poorly
has occasional problems
healthy relationships
extremely popular
21. Leadership potential
a follower
leads when given responsibility
seeks opportunities and uses them well
a natural leader
22. Initiative
never initiates
rarely shows initiative
occasionally initiates
often initiates
23. Classroom conduct
frequent disruptions
occasional misconduct
usually good behavior
good conduct
24. Stability
easily frustrated
seeks much attention
somewhat tense
stable
25. Sense of humor
rarely laughs or smiles
fair
good
outstanding
26. Self confidence
needs much reassurance
appears overly confident
needs some support
positive self-image
27. Fulfills responsibilities
rarely
sometimes
usually
always
28. Parent participation in child’s education 29. Parent cooperation
rarely involved
overly involved
sometimes involved
appropriately involved
unknown
uncooperative
fair
good
30. Parent expectations of student
unknown
unrealistic
realistic
other
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.
REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPT GRADES 2-7 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 PARENTS Please date and sign the authorization below allowing the release of your child’s school records to Chandler School. Please give this form to your child’s current school requesting the transcript be sent by February 1st. This should include records for at least the past two years, this year’s first semester report card, and all available test data. TO APPLICANT’S CURRENT SCHOOL Applicant’s Name Applicant’s Date of Birth
Present Grade
I hereby authorize the release by you of the school transcript for this student currently enrolled in your school. Please forward the transcript after the first semester grades have been posted, but no later than February 1 to: Admissions Office 1005 Armada Drive Pasadena, CA 91103
Signature of Parent or Guardian
Date
