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Middle/Upper!School!Admissions!Process! 2016!8!2017!Spring/Summer!Process! !
Step!1!
! Print!Process!and! Apply!Online! !
Step!2!
Academics!
Step!3!
Student!Essay!
! Step!3! !
Testing!
! Step!4!
Interview!
! ! Visit:!secondbaptistschool.org.!Click!Admissions!then!Apply.! ! Required!materials!include:! ! Copy!of!Birth!Certificate! ! Individual!Photograph!of!Student! ! Student!Academic!Diagnostic!Testing!Report!(if!applicable)! ! Custodial!Agreement!(if!applicable)! ! ! Submit!the!following!to!the!student’s!current!school!(included!in!this!packet):! ! Teacher!Recommendation!Form(s)! ! Transcript!Request! ! ! ! Student!completes!a!oneIpage!essay! ! Essay!prompt!is!on!the!online!checklist! ! Essay!is!submitted!online!through!the!checklist!! ! ! Applicants!are!required!to!take!the!ISEE!I!Independent!School!Entrance!Exam! ! To!schedule,!contact:! Education!Specialists! (713)!461I7996! ! The!Office!of!Admissions!will!contact!you!to!schedule!your!student’s!interview.!
! ! *When!you!begin!the!Online!Application!you!will!create!a!login!and!password!to!the!Second!Baptist!School!website.!From!the!website!you!will!be!able!to!complete! the!Online!Application,!track!the!status!of!your!student’s!application,!and!register!for!required!visits.!!
! ! ADMISSIONS!STAFF! Andrea!Prothro!–
[email protected]! Director!of!Admissions!–!Upper!School!Admissions! ! Sara!Bingaman!–
[email protected]! Middle!School!Admissions!Coordinator! ! Lindsey!Cela!–
[email protected]! Upper!School!Admissions!Coordinator! ! Terri!Pirtle!–
[email protected]! Admissions!Assistant! ! Price!DuBose!–
[email protected]! Admissions!Analyst! ! APPLICATION!AND!FEE! Applicants!are!considered!for!admission!once!the!completed! application!and!application!fee!are!received!by!the!Office!of! Admissions.!The!application!fee!is!$150!and!is!nonIrefundable.!
OFFICE!OF!ADMISSIONS! Second!Baptist!School! 6410!Woodway!Drive! Houston,!TX!!77057! Phone:!(713)!365I2314! Fax:!(713)!365I2445! Website:!secondbaptistschool.org! Email:
[email protected]! Summer!Office!Hours:!8!a.m.!–!3:30!p.m.! ! TUTION! For!tuition,!visit!secondbaptistschool.org.!Click!on!Admissions! then!Affording!SBS.! ! FINANCIAL!AID! Financial!aid!consideration!is!for!students!who!are!entering! Grades!1I12.!Visit!secondbaptistschool.org/financial!aid!for! information.!Limited!funds!are!available!if!applying!after!March.!! !
! INTERVIEW! The!Office!of!Admissions!will!contact!you!to!schedule!your!student’s!interview.! ! TESTING!! Admissions!testing!is!required!for!all!students!applying!to!Second!Baptist!School.!!Students!entering!Grades!5!I!12!are!required!to! take!the!Independent!School!Entrance!Exam!(ISEE).!!The!ISEE!is!offered!at!Second!Baptist!School!annually.!!Testing!is!also!available!at! other!local!schools.!!! ! To!register!for!the!ISEE,!visit!iseetest.org.!! ! Students!applying!after!the!group!testing!dates!may!contact!the!following!independent!testers!in!the!Houston!area:! ! Education!Specialists!! Tamra!Clark,!MEd,!RPED! 10700!Richmond!Avenue,!Suite!201! Houston,!TX!77042!! (713)!461I7996! ! Students!applying!from!outside!Houston!or!the!United!States!may!contact!ISEE!at!iseetest.org!to!make!arrangements!for!testing!at! the!family’s!current!residence!location.!
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! ! Example!of!Student!Admissions!Page!
Official Transcript Request
Please submit this request form to your student’s current school. Please do not submit prior to December 1 – One full semester of school is required for completion. Student’s Name: (Please print full name) Parent/Guardian Approval for Release of Records: (Signature) ************************************************************************************************************* TO: Registrar of (Current School) FROM: Andrea Prothro, Director of Admissions, Second Baptist School DATE: is currently seeking enrollment in Second Baptist School for Grade
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In order to complete our files, please send the following: •
Official transcript from the current school year;
•
Official transcript for the two previous school years;
•
Standardized test scores;
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If grades are in numerical form, please enclose the grading scale used at your school. Please mail all records to: Andrea Prothro Director of Admissions Second Baptist School 6410 Woodway Drive Houston, Texas 77057 Phone: (713) 365-2314 Fax: (713) 365-2445
Shared Teacher Recommendation – Grade 5 Please do not submit prior to December 1 – One full semester of school is required for form to be completed. Name of Applicant
Applicant for Grade
5
Parent or Guardian Parent or Guardian: Please write your child's name in the space above and read and sign the following before giving this to your child's teacher. Please include an addressed/stamped envelope for each school you list below. I understand and agree that the information contained on this Teacher Recommendation form is confidential and will be used only in the selection of applicants and will not become part of the applicant's permanent file. I also agree that this completed form will not be available to applicants, parents, or anyone outside of the Admissions Committee, and I waive any right that I may have to see it. _________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Parent or Guardian
_________________________________________ Date
Please send this recommendation to the following Houston schools: 1.
Address
Zip
2.
Address
Zip
3.
Address
Zip
4.
Address
Zip Teacher
Teacher: Please complete this confidential form and return it to the schools listed above in the envelope provided by the student/parent. This Teacher Recommendation form will be treated confidentially and will not be shared with parents. You may wish to retain the original copy for your files to send to additional schools. Thank you for your cooperation and honesty. The child’s application cannot be processed until this form is received in the Admissions Office. Academic Skills Ratings Listens to and follows teacher's directions Is attentive to group discussions/activities Contributes appropriately to group discussions/activities Demonstrates ability to work independently Perseveres in spite of difficulty Works cooperatively Enjoys new challenges Moves easily from one activity to another Demonstrates ability to stay on task Ability to complete work in a timely manner
Area of Strength
Age Appropriate
Progressing
Area of Concern
Comments
Area of Concern
Comments
Communication Skills Ratings Ability to express ideas verbally Clarity of writing Grammar/Mechanics skills Reading rate and fluency Reading comprehension Knowledge and usage of vocabulary Imagination and creativity Problem-solving skills
Area of Strength
Age Appropriate
Progressing
Name of Applicant
Applicant for Grade
5
Social Skills Ratings Responds positively to constructive criticism Establishes friendships easily Is comfortable in a group Respectful of property (personal and others) Accepts responsibility for actions Demonstrates self-control Takes responsibility for belongings Is cooperative Demonstrates appropriate energy level Exhibits emotional maturity Takes pride in appearance
Usually
Sometimes
Seldom
Comments
Circle the words that best describe this applicant. Aggressive Anxious Articulate Cheerful Confident Conscientious
Disobedient Easily discouraged Follower Helpful Honest Immature
Irritable Manipulative Mature Motivated Negative leader Oppositional
Organized Over-protected Perfectionist Positive leader Responsible Self-centered
Self-disciplined Shy Social Vivacious Well-liked Witty
•Describe any notable social or emotional strengths or weaknesses. What steps have been taken to address the areas of concern?
• Is applicant habitually tardy or absent?
• This applicant is:
Yes
Strongly Recommended
No If yes, please explain.
Recommended
Recommended with Reservation
Not Recommended
• Is there anything regarding the applicant that would be helpful for the Admissions Committee to know?
• Is there anything regarding the family that would be helpful for the Admissions Committee to know?
• I would:
like to
be willing to discuss this applicant by telephone.
Signature of Teacher: __________________________________
Date: ________________________________________
Print Name: _________________________________________
Email: _______________________________________
Name of School: ______________________________________
Telephone: ___________________________________
School Address: ______________________________________
Home Telephone: ______________________________
Director/Principal Consistently Usually
Seldom
Not Observed
Parent(s) participate in school activities Parent(s) support school policies and procedures Signature of Director/Principal: _________________________________________ Date:____________________________
Shared Teacher Recommendation – Grades 6 - 12 – ENGLISH Please do not submit prior to December 1 – One full semester of school is required for form to be completed. Name of Applicant
Applicant for Grade Parent or Guardian
Parent or Guardian: Please write your child's name in the space above and read and sign the following before giving this to your child's teacher. Please include an addressed/stamped envelope for each school you list below. I understand and agree that the information contained on this Teacher Recommendation form is confidential and will be used only in the selection of applicants and will not become part of the applicant's permanent file. I also agree that this completed form will not be available to applicants, parents, or anyone outside of the Admissions Committee, and I waive any right that I may have to see it. _________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Parent or Guardian
_________________________________________ Date
Please send this recommendation to the following Houston schools:
1. 2. 3. 4.
Address Address Address Address
Zip Zip Zip Zip Teacher
Teacher: Please complete this confidential form and return it to the schools listed above in the envelope provided by the student/parent. This Teacher Recommendation form will be treated confidentially and will not be shared with parents. You may wish to retain the original copy for your files to send to additional schools. Thank you for your cooperation and honesty. The child’s application cannot be processed until this form is received in the Admissions Office. Academic Skills Ratings
Truly Outstanding
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Comments
Average
Below Average
Comments
Listens to and follows teacher's directions Is attentive to group discussions/activities Contributes appropriately to group discussions/activities Demonstrates ability to work independently Perseveres in spite of difficulty Works cooperatively Enjoys new challenges Demonstrates appropriate energy level Demonstrates ability to stay on task Exhibits appropriate work ethic
Social Skills Ratings Responds positively to constructive criticism Establishes friendships easily Is comfortable in a group Is respectful of faculty Is respected by peers Demonstrates self-control Takes responsibility for belongings Is cooperative Demonstrates appropriate behavior Exhibits emotional maturity Demonstrates appropriate energy level Takes pride in appearance
Truly Outstanding
Excellent
Above Average
Name of Applicant
Applicant for Grade Communication Skills Truly Outstanding
Ratings
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Comments
Ability to express ideas verbally Clarity of writing style Grammar/Mechanics skills Reading rate and fluency Reading comprehension Knowledge and usage of vocabulary Imagination and creativity
Aggressive Anxious Articulate Cheerful Confident Conscientious
Disobedient Easily discouraged Follower Helpful Honest Immature
Circle the words that best describe this applicant. Irritable Organized Manipulative Over-protected Mature Perfectionist Motivated Positive leader Negative leader Responsible Oppositional Self-centered
Self-disciplined Shy Social Vivacious Well-liked Witty
•Briefly describe the work habits/abilities/challenges.
• Is applicant habitually tardy or absent?
• This applicant is:
Highly Recommended (Top 5%)
Yes
No If yes, please explain.
Strongly Recommended
Recommended
Recommended with Reservation
Not Recommended
If you checked “Recommended with Reservation” or “Not Recommended,” please explain. If the same recommendation is not appropriate for all the schools to which the applicant is applying, please explain.
• Is there anything regarding the applicant that would be helpful for the Admissions Committee to know?
• Is there anything regarding the family that would be helpful for the Admissions Committee to know?
• I would:
like to
be willing to discuss this applicant by telephone.
Signature of Teacher: __________________________________
Date: ________________________________________
Print Name: _________________________________________
Email: _______________________________________
Name of School: ______________________________________ Telephone: ___________________________________ School Address: ______________________________________
Home Telephone: ______________________________
Director/Principal Consistently
Usually
Seldom
Not Observed
Parent(s) participate in school activities Parent(s) support school policies and procedures Signature of Director/Principal: ____________________________________________________ Date:____________________________
Shared Teacher Recommendation – Grades 6 - 12 – MATH Please do not submit prior to December 1 – One full semester of school is required for form to be completed. Name of Applicant
Applicant for Grade Parent or Guardian
Parent or Guardian: Please write your child's name in the space above and read and sign the following before giving this to your child's teacher. Please include an addressed/stamped envelope for each school you list below. I understand and agree that the information contained on this Teacher Recommendation form is confidential and will be used only in the selection of applicants and will not become part of the applicant's permanent file. I also agree that this completed form will not be available to applicants, parents, or anyone outside of the Admissions Committee, and I waive any right that I may have to see it. _________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Parent or Guardian
________________________________________ Date
Please send this recommendation to the following Houston schools:
1. 2. 3. 4.
Address Address Address Address
Zip Zip Zip Zip Teacher
Teacher: Please complete this confidential form and return it to the schools listed above in the envelope provided by the student/parent. This Teacher Recommendation form will be treated confidentially and will not be shared with parents. You may wish to retain the original copy for your files to send to additional schools. Thank you for your cooperation and honesty. The child’s application cannot be processed until this form is received in the Admissions Office. Academic Skills Ratings
Truly Outstanding
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Comments
Average
Below Average
Comments
Listens to and follows teacher's directions Is attentive to group discussions/activities Contributes appropriately to group discussions/activities Demonstrates ability to work independently Perseveres in spite of difficulty Works cooperatively Enjoys new challenges Demonstrates appropriate energy level Demonstrates ability to stay on task Exhibits appropriate work ethic
Social Skills Ratings Responds positively to constructive criticism Establishes friendships easily Is comfortable in a group Is respectful of faculty Is respected by peers Demonstrates self-control Takes responsibility for belongings Is cooperative Demonstrates appropriate behavior Exhibits emotional maturity Demonstrates appropriate energy level Takes pride in appearance
Truly Outstanding
Excellent
Above Average
Name of Applicant
Applicant for Grade Mathematical Ability Truly Outstanding
Ratings
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Comments
Computational skills Problem-solving skills Mathematical reasoning Mathematical applications
Circle the words that best describe this applicant. Anxious Articulate Cheerful Confident Conscientious
Easily discouraged Follower Helpful Honest Immature
Manipulative Mature Motivated Negative leader Oppositional
Over-protected Perfectionist Positive leader Responsible Self-centered
Shy Social Vivacious Well-liked Witty
•Briefly describe the work habits/abilities/challenges.
• Is applicant habitually tardy or absent?
Yes
No
If yes, please explain.
• This applicant is:
Highly recommended (Top 5%)
Strongly Recommended
Recommended
Recommended with Reservation
Not Recommended
If you checked “Recommended with Reservation” or “Not Recommended,” please explain. If the same recommendation is not appropriate for all the schools to which the applicant is applying, please explain.
• Is there anything regarding the applicant that would be helpful for the Admissions Committee to know?
• Is there anything regarding the family that would be helpful for the Admissions Committee to know?
• I would:
like to
be willing to discuss this applicant by telephone.
Signature of Teacher: __________________________________
Date: ________________________________________
Print Name: _________________________________________
Email: _______________________________________
Name of School: ______________________________________ Telephone: ___________________________________ School Address: ______________________________________
Home Telephone: ______________________________
Director/Principal Consistently
Usually
Seldom
Not Observed
Parent(s) participate in school activities Parent(s) support school policies and procedures Signature of Director/Principal: ___________________________________________________ Date:____________________________