pre-kindergarten and bridge admissions process
PRE-KINDERGARTEN AND BRIDGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS 2017-2018 School Year OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
Second Baptist School | 6410 Woodway Drive | Houston, TX 77057 Phone: 713.365.2314 | Fax: 713.365.2445 | secondbaptistschool.org Email: [email protected] | Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. VISIT: secondbaptistschool.org/admissions*
STEP 1
PRINT PROCESS AND APPLY ONLINE
REQUIRED MATERIALS INCLUDE:
• • • •
Copy of Birth Certificate Photograph of Student Student Academic Diagnostic Testing Report (if applicable) Divorce Decree/Custodial Agreement (if applicable)
Submit the following to the student’s current school (included in the online packet): • Teacher Recommendation Form
STEP 2
ACADEMICS
STEP 3
TESTING
STEP 4
REQUIRED PARENT INTERVIEW
Log in to secondbaptistschool.org to register
STEP 5
GROUP EVALUATION
Log in to secondbaptistschool.org to register
Education Specialist Testing
*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
PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE
Andrea Prothro Director of Admissions [email protected]
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Sara Bingaman Lower School Admissions Coordinator [email protected] Price DuBose Admissions Analyst [email protected] Carol Hendrick Admissions Assistant [email protected]
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 $100 before the deadline and $150 after the deadline and is non-refundable.
TEACHER RECOMMENDATION DEADLINE January 15, 2017
ADMISSIONS DECISIONS Friday, March 10, 2017 Posted online and mailed
COMMON REPLY DATE Wednesday, April 5, 2017
ADMISSION AGE REQUIREMENT Students applying for pre-kindergarten must be four years old before September 1 of the enrolling year.
TUITION For tuition, visit secondbaptistschool.org
FINANCIAL AID
To schedule your student’s evaluation, please contact:
Financial aid consideration is for students who are entering grades 1-12. Visit secondbaptistschool.org for information.
GROUP EVALUATION Applicants will visit Second Baptist School for a two-hour group evaluation session. Login to secondbaptistschool.org to register.
PARENT INTERVIEW The parent interview is an opportunity for us to get to know your student and your family more personally. The interview is required for all families new to Second Baptist School and optional for current families.
TESTING Admissions testing is required for all students applying to Second Baptist School. Required testing for pre-kindergarten and Bridge applicants includes the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI) and a group evaluation at Second Baptist School.
Education Specialists 10700 Richmond Avenue, Suite 201 Houston, TX 77042 713.461.7996 • Testing fees will be paid directly to Education Specialists. o Pre-kindergarten and Bridge – WPSSI or WISC $200 • Education Specialists will send your student’s report directly to the Office of Admissions. • Bring the completed Confidential Student Information form (included in the online packet) to the Educational Specialists testing visit. • If you apply after March, the testing must be completed before the group evaluation will be scheduled. • If your student has taken the WPSSI in the last year (12 months), please ask the evaluator to forward the report to the Office of Admissions.
NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY Second Baptist School will admit prospective students without regard to race, religion, sex or national origin provided that, in the opinion of the School, the student can profit from an accelerated program of studies. Second Baptist School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex or national origin in its educational policies, financial aid, athletic programs or other school-administered programs. Second Baptist School is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students.
Example of Student Admissions Checklist
FROM THE CHECKLIST, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO: •
Follow the status of your student’s application
•
Submit the birth certificate
•
Register for the Group Evaluation
•
Submit additional forms as applicable
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
.
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;
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 – Pre-Kindergarten, Bridge, and Kindergarten 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 y our 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 ap plicant'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 stu dent/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 i s received in the Admissions Office.
S ocial S kills Ratings Self-esteem Acceptance of limits Self-motivation Ability to work independently Interaction with peers Interaction with teachers Uses words to express feelings Internalization of classroom routine Separation from parents/caregivers Ability to share and work cooperatively Ability to wait turn Respect for property (personal and others) Accepts responsibility for actions Sense of humor Curiosity Attention span- self chosen activity Attention span- assigned activity Cooperative attitude Leadership skills Makes transitions easily Ability to focus in large group Ability to focus in small group
Area of strength
Age appropriate
Progressing appropriate
Area of concern
Comments
Name of Applicant
Applicant for Grade: ____________________
Usually chooses to work in: Usually takes the role of: Hand dominance:
large group ______ leader ______ right ______
small group _______ follower _______ left _______
alone varies not yet established
______ ______ ______
Describe any notable social or emotional strengths or weaknesses. What steps have been taken to address the areas of concern? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Physical Development Area of strength
Ratings
Age appropriate
Progressing
Area of concern
Comments
Fine motor coordination (lacing, puzzles, etc.) Draws with details Uses appropriate pencil grip Gross motor coordination Body/space awareness Balance, gait, fluidity, smoothness of movement Participates in physical group activity Please describe any notable physical strengths or weaknesses: visual and/or auditory : _________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Are there any aspects of the child’s physical development or stamina which might limit full participation in a school’s program? If so, how does the child deal with them? _____________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This applicant is: Strongly Recommended Recommended Recommended with Reservation Not Recommended
Aggressive Articulate Cheerful Confident
Check the words that best describe this applicant. Courteous Flexible Detached Good natured Determined Impulsive Easily frustrated Oppositional
Over protected Respectful Serious Spirited
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:____________________________
CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT INFORMATION FORM The following three (3) pages are the Confidential Student Information form that you will submit to Education Specialists at the time of your student’s evaluation.
Education Specialists, L.L.C. 10700 Richmond Ave., Ste. 201 Houston, Texas 77042 Telephone 713.461.7996 Tamra J. Clark, M.Ed., RPED Dear Parents, We look forward to testing your child at our office as part of the required admission process for Second Baptist School. Our office (10700 Richmond) is located just west of the Sam Houston Parkway on the north side of Richmond Avenue, between Rodgerdale and Wilcrest. The three-story building is immediately west of the one-story River Oaks Academy. Parking is available on all sides of the building. Our office, suite #201, is on the east side of the building on the second floor, next to the restrooms. You may contact me at 713.461.7996 to schedule your appointment for testing. The enclosed Confidential Student Information form is to be completed prior to testing. Please bring this paperwork along with the assessment fee of $200.00, if you are applying to Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten, or $400 if you are applying to first through fourth grade. The fee is due in cash or check payable to Education Specialists, LLC when you come to your scheduled appointment. Please come with your child to our waiting area a few minutes before your scheduled appointment time. This will help your child get comfortable with the setting, as well as, help our office run on schedule. Please have only person attend the testing appointment with your child, this will help our office to remain quiet for the children testing. The best way to contact me on the day of your appointment is by cell phone. My number is 832.567.9403. It is not on while I am actually with a student or a parent, but you may leave a message that I will get and can return very quickly. Please make any cancellations or changes at least 24 hours in advance to avoid the $25.00 cancellation fee. Your child’s results will be forwarded to Second Baptist School within a week of completing the assessment. If you wish to obtain a copy of the report and to have a conference about the results, an appointment can be made directly with the examiner that works with your child. This service is provided for an additional charge. Call 713.461.7996 several days ahead if you need further directions or clarification. Thank-you. We look forward to meeting you and working with your child. Sincerely, Tami Clark
PREVIOUS SERVICES:
Answer Y = yes N = no, for each and provide additional explanation as necessary. _____ Speech or Language Therapy - _____________________________________________________________ _____ Counseling - ___________________________________________________________________________ _____ Previous Educational Testing - ____________________________________________________________ _____ Wears Glasses _____ Wears Hearing Aid _____ Disability - _____________________________________________________________________________ _____ Medical Problem(s) - ____________________________________________________________________ _____ Takes Medications - _____________________________________________________________________ Languages Spoken in the Home - ___________________________________________________ Languages Child Speaks Fluently - _________________________________________________________
EDUCATIONAL HISTORY Age entered Kindergarten ______ Age entered First Grade ______ List all schools attended : School Dates Grade Reason Discontinued 1. __________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. __________________________________________________________________________________________ This child has . . . Repeated a grade - __________________________ Skipped a grade - _______________________ _____ Had difficulties in school - ___________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _____ Received private tutoring - __________________________________________________________________ _____Been placed in special classes at school - _______________________________________________________
BEHAVIOR: _____ 1. _____ 2. _____ 3. _____ 4. _____ 5. _____ 6. _____ 7. _____ 8. _____ 9. _____ 10. _____ 11.
In the space provided, please answer: Usually minds and behaves. Usually cooperates. Controls temper. Cooperates with other children. Has good concentration and attention. Is overly active or can’t sit still. Is impulsive. Is afraid to be away from parents. Is overly dependent. Worries all the time. Cringes when meeting strangers.
Y = Yes, usually
S = Sometimes
N = No, never
Thank-you for the opportunity to work with your child. To obtain a copy of your child’s report, you may speak directly to the examiner that works with him/her. This is a separate fee of $75 (made payable to the tester), which includes a copy of the report that is sent to your designated schools and a 30 - minute consultation to explain the results and answer your questions.
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Second Baptist School | 6410 Woodway Drive | Houston, TX 77057 Phone: 713.365.2314 | Fax: 713.365.2445 | secondbaptistschool.org Email: [email protected] | Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. VISIT: secondbaptistschool.org/admissions*
STEP 1
PRINT PROCESS AND APPLY ONLINE
REQUIRED MATERIALS INCLUDE:
• • • •
Copy of Birth Certificate Photograph of Student Student Academic Diagnostic Testing Report (if applicable) Divorce Decree/Custodial Agreement (if applicable)
Submit the following to the student’s current school (included in the online packet): • Teacher Recommendation Form
STEP 2
ACADEMICS
STEP 3
TESTING
STEP 4
REQUIRED PARENT INTERVIEW
Log in to secondbaptistschool.org to register
STEP 5
GROUP EVALUATION
Log in to secondbaptistschool.org to register
Education Specialist Testing
*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
PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE
Andrea Prothro Director of Admissions [email protected]
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Sara Bingaman Lower School Admissions Coordinator [email protected] Price DuBose Admissions Analyst [email protected] Carol Hendrick Admissions Assistant [email protected]
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 $100 before the deadline and $150 after the deadline and is non-refundable.
TEACHER RECOMMENDATION DEADLINE January 15, 2017
ADMISSIONS DECISIONS Friday, March 10, 2017 Posted online and mailed
COMMON REPLY DATE Wednesday, April 5, 2017
ADMISSION AGE REQUIREMENT Students applying for pre-kindergarten must be four years old before September 1 of the enrolling year.
TUITION For tuition, visit secondbaptistschool.org
FINANCIAL AID
To schedule your student’s evaluation, please contact:
Financial aid consideration is for students who are entering grades 1-12. Visit secondbaptistschool.org for information.
GROUP EVALUATION Applicants will visit Second Baptist School for a two-hour group evaluation session. Login to secondbaptistschool.org to register.
PARENT INTERVIEW The parent interview is an opportunity for us to get to know your student and your family more personally. The interview is required for all families new to Second Baptist School and optional for current families.
TESTING Admissions testing is required for all students applying to Second Baptist School. Required testing for pre-kindergarten and Bridge applicants includes the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI) and a group evaluation at Second Baptist School.
Education Specialists 10700 Richmond Avenue, Suite 201 Houston, TX 77042 713.461.7996 • Testing fees will be paid directly to Education Specialists. o Pre-kindergarten and Bridge – WPSSI or WISC $200 • Education Specialists will send your student’s report directly to the Office of Admissions. • Bring the completed Confidential Student Information form (included in the online packet) to the Educational Specialists testing visit. • If you apply after March, the testing must be completed before the group evaluation will be scheduled. • If your student has taken the WPSSI in the last year (12 months), please ask the evaluator to forward the report to the Office of Admissions.
NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY Second Baptist School will admit prospective students without regard to race, religion, sex or national origin provided that, in the opinion of the School, the student can profit from an accelerated program of studies. Second Baptist School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex or national origin in its educational policies, financial aid, athletic programs or other school-administered programs. Second Baptist School is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students.
Example of Student Admissions Checklist
FROM THE CHECKLIST, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO: •
Follow the status of your student’s application
•
Submit the birth certificate
•
Register for the Group Evaluation
•
Submit additional forms as applicable
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
.
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;
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 – Pre-Kindergarten, Bridge, and Kindergarten 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 y our 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 ap plicant'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 stu dent/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 i s received in the Admissions Office.
S ocial S kills Ratings Self-esteem Acceptance of limits Self-motivation Ability to work independently Interaction with peers Interaction with teachers Uses words to express feelings Internalization of classroom routine Separation from parents/caregivers Ability to share and work cooperatively Ability to wait turn Respect for property (personal and others) Accepts responsibility for actions Sense of humor Curiosity Attention span- self chosen activity Attention span- assigned activity Cooperative attitude Leadership skills Makes transitions easily Ability to focus in large group Ability to focus in small group
Area of strength
Age appropriate
Progressing appropriate
Area of concern
Comments
Name of Applicant
Applicant for Grade: ____________________
Usually chooses to work in: Usually takes the role of: Hand dominance:
large group ______ leader ______ right ______
small group _______ follower _______ left _______
alone varies not yet established
______ ______ ______
Describe any notable social or emotional strengths or weaknesses. What steps have been taken to address the areas of concern? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Physical Development Area of strength
Ratings
Age appropriate
Progressing
Area of concern
Comments
Fine motor coordination (lacing, puzzles, etc.) Draws with details Uses appropriate pencil grip Gross motor coordination Body/space awareness Balance, gait, fluidity, smoothness of movement Participates in physical group activity Please describe any notable physical strengths or weaknesses: visual and/or auditory : _________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Are there any aspects of the child’s physical development or stamina which might limit full participation in a school’s program? If so, how does the child deal with them? _____________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This applicant is: Strongly Recommended Recommended Recommended with Reservation Not Recommended
Aggressive Articulate Cheerful Confident
Check the words that best describe this applicant. Courteous Flexible Detached Good natured Determined Impulsive Easily frustrated Oppositional
Over protected Respectful Serious Spirited
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:____________________________
CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT INFORMATION FORM The following three (3) pages are the Confidential Student Information form that you will submit to Education Specialists at the time of your student’s evaluation.
Education Specialists, L.L.C. 10700 Richmond Ave., Ste. 201 Houston, Texas 77042 Telephone 713.461.7996 Tamra J. Clark, M.Ed., RPED Dear Parents, We look forward to testing your child at our office as part of the required admission process for Second Baptist School. Our office (10700 Richmond) is located just west of the Sam Houston Parkway on the north side of Richmond Avenue, between Rodgerdale and Wilcrest. The three-story building is immediately west of the one-story River Oaks Academy. Parking is available on all sides of the building. Our office, suite #201, is on the east side of the building on the second floor, next to the restrooms. You may contact me at 713.461.7996 to schedule your appointment for testing. The enclosed Confidential Student Information form is to be completed prior to testing. Please bring this paperwork along with the assessment fee of $200.00, if you are applying to Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten, or $400 if you are applying to first through fourth grade. The fee is due in cash or check payable to Education Specialists, LLC when you come to your scheduled appointment. Please come with your child to our waiting area a few minutes before your scheduled appointment time. This will help your child get comfortable with the setting, as well as, help our office run on schedule. Please have only person attend the testing appointment with your child, this will help our office to remain quiet for the children testing. The best way to contact me on the day of your appointment is by cell phone. My number is 832.567.9403. It is not on while I am actually with a student or a parent, but you may leave a message that I will get and can return very quickly. Please make any cancellations or changes at least 24 hours in advance to avoid the $25.00 cancellation fee. Your child’s results will be forwarded to Second Baptist School within a week of completing the assessment. If you wish to obtain a copy of the report and to have a conference about the results, an appointment can be made directly with the examiner that works with your child. This service is provided for an additional charge. Call 713.461.7996 several days ahead if you need further directions or clarification. Thank-you. We look forward to meeting you and working with your child. Sincerely, Tami Clark
PREVIOUS SERVICES:
Answer Y = yes N = no, for each and provide additional explanation as necessary. _____ Speech or Language Therapy - _____________________________________________________________ _____ Counseling - ___________________________________________________________________________ _____ Previous Educational Testing - ____________________________________________________________ _____ Wears Glasses _____ Wears Hearing Aid _____ Disability - _____________________________________________________________________________ _____ Medical Problem(s) - ____________________________________________________________________ _____ Takes Medications - _____________________________________________________________________ Languages Spoken in the Home - ___________________________________________________ Languages Child Speaks Fluently - _________________________________________________________
EDUCATIONAL HISTORY Age entered Kindergarten ______ Age entered First Grade ______ List all schools attended : School Dates Grade Reason Discontinued 1. __________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. __________________________________________________________________________________________ This child has . . . Repeated a grade - __________________________ Skipped a grade - _______________________ _____ Had difficulties in school - ___________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _____ Received private tutoring - __________________________________________________________________ _____Been placed in special classes at school - _______________________________________________________
BEHAVIOR: _____ 1. _____ 2. _____ 3. _____ 4. _____ 5. _____ 6. _____ 7. _____ 8. _____ 9. _____ 10. _____ 11.
In the space provided, please answer: Usually minds and behaves. Usually cooperates. Controls temper. Cooperates with other children. Has good concentration and attention. Is overly active or can’t sit still. Is impulsive. Is afraid to be away from parents. Is overly dependent. Worries all the time. Cringes when meeting strangers.
Y = Yes, usually
S = Sometimes
N = No, never
Thank-you for the opportunity to work with your child. To obtain a copy of your child’s report, you may speak directly to the examiner that works with him/her. This is a separate fee of $75 (made payable to the tester), which includes a copy of the report that is sent to your designated schools and a 30 - minute consultation to explain the results and answer your questions.
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