kindergarten â grade 4 admissions process
KINDERGARTEN – GR ADE 4 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 • Transcript Request
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]
TEACHER RECOMMENDATION DEADLINE
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.
Monday, January 9, 2017
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 kindergarten must be five 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 kindergarten applicants includes the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) and a group evaluation at Second Baptist School. Required testing for grades 1-4 includes the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC), the Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Cognitive Abilities 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 Kindergarten WPSSI or WISC $200 o Grades 1-4 – WISC and Woodcock-Johnson $400 • 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 WISC or the Woodcock Johnson 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
HAIS Common Teacher Recommendation Early Childhood through Kindergarten Name of Applicant: ______________________________________________________________
Applying for Grade: ____________
Name of school completing recommendation: _____________________________________________________________________________ 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 the Admissions Committee, and I waive any right that I may have to see it. Parent Signature: ___________________________________________________________
Date: _____________________
Please send this recommendation to the following Houston schools: 1. __________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________ 4. __________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________ 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 student’s application cannot be processed until the form is received in the Admissions Office. Social Skills 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/imagination 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 Responds to redirection
Exceeds Expectations
Area of Strength
Age Appropriate
Progressing
Area of Concern
Please Comment
HAIS Common Teacher Recommendation Early Childhood through Kindergarten (Page 2) Name of Applicant: __________________________________________________ Usually chooses to work in: Usually takes role of: Hand dominance:
¨ large group ¨ leader ¨ right
Physical Development Ratings
Applying for Grade: _______________
¨ small group ¨ follower ¨ left Area of Strength
¨ alone ¨ varies ¨ not yet established
Age Appropriate
Progressing
Area of Concern
Please Comment
Fine motor coordination Draws with details Uses appropriate pencil grip Gross motor coordination Body/space awareness Balance, gait, fluidity, smoothness of movement Participate in physical group activity Please describe any notable social or emotional strengths or weaknesses. What steps have been taken to address the areas of concern? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please note any physical, visual and/or auditory strengths or weaknesses: ____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Circle the words that best describe this applicant: Aggressive Courteous Articulate Curious Cheerful Detached Confident Determined
Easily-frustrated Flexible Good-natured Impulsive
Independent Inquisitive Oppositional Over-protected
Respectful Self-regulated Serious Spirited
Please add any additional information that would provide a more complete picture of the student and family: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Applicant is habitually tardy or late: ¨ Yes ¨ No If yes, please explain: ____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This applicant is: ¨ Strongly Recommended I would:
¨ like to
¨ Recommended
¨ Recommended with Reservation
¨ Not Recommended
¨be willing to discuss this applicant by telephone.
Teacher Verification
Teacher Signature:
Date:
Print Name:
School Address:
Teacher Email: Home Phone:
Telephone:
Director/Principal Verification Consistently
Usually
Seldom
Parent(s) participate in school activities Parent(s) support school policies and procedures
Signature of Director or Principal:
Date:
Not Observed
HAIS Common Teacher Recommendation Grades 1-5 Name of Applicant: ______________________________________________________________
Applying for Grade: ____________
Name of school completing recommendation: _____________________________________________________________________________ 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 the Admissions Committee, and I waive any right that I may have to see it. Parent Signature: ___________________________________________________________
Date: _____________________
Please send this recommendation to the following Houston schools: 1. __________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________ 4. __________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________ 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 student’s application cannot be processed until the form is received in the Admissions Office. 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 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 Willingness to take risks Reads for pleasure Number’s sense Spatial sense Academic curiosity
Exceeds Expectations
Area of Strength
Age Appropriate
Progressing
Area of Concern
Please Comment
HAIS Common Teacher Recommendation Grades 1-5 (Page 2) Name of Applicant: __________________________________________________
Social Skills
Consistently
Sometimes
Applying for Grade: _______________
Seldom
Please Comment
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 Circle the words that best describe this applicant: Aggressive Disobedient Anxious Easily discouraged Cheerful Flexible Confident Follower Curious Helpful
Honest Immature Impulsive Manipulative Negative Leader
Oppositional Over-protected Perfectionist Positive leader Self-disciplined
Shy Self-reliant Spirited Well-liked Witty
Please describe the student’s academic/social strengths, assets and gifts: ___________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please describe the student’s academic/social challenge and areas of support: ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please add any additional information that would provide a more complete picture of the student and family: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This applicant is: ¨ Strongly Recommended I would:
¨ like to
¨ Recommended
¨ Recommended with Reservation
¨ Not Recommended
¨be willing to discuss this applicant by telephone.
Teacher Verification
Teacher Signature:
Date:
Print Name:
School Address:
Teacher Email: Home Phone:
Telephone:
Director/Principal Verification Consistently
Usually
Seldom
Parent(s) participate in school activities Parent(s) support school policies and procedures
Signature of Director or Principal:
Date:
Not Observed
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 one person attend the testing appointment with your child, this will help our office to remain quiet for the children testing. 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. We look forward to meeting you and working with your child. Sincerely, Tami Clark
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 • Transcript Request
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]
TEACHER RECOMMENDATION DEADLINE
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.
Monday, January 9, 2017
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 kindergarten must be five 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 kindergarten applicants includes the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) and a group evaluation at Second Baptist School. Required testing for grades 1-4 includes the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC), the Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Cognitive Abilities 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 Kindergarten WPSSI or WISC $200 o Grades 1-4 – WISC and Woodcock-Johnson $400 • 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 WISC or the Woodcock Johnson 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
HAIS Common Teacher Recommendation Early Childhood through Kindergarten Name of Applicant: ______________________________________________________________
Applying for Grade: ____________
Name of school completing recommendation: _____________________________________________________________________________ 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 the Admissions Committee, and I waive any right that I may have to see it. Parent Signature: ___________________________________________________________
Date: _____________________
Please send this recommendation to the following Houston schools: 1. __________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________ 4. __________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________ 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 student’s application cannot be processed until the form is received in the Admissions Office. Social Skills 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/imagination 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 Responds to redirection
Exceeds Expectations
Area of Strength
Age Appropriate
Progressing
Area of Concern
Please Comment
HAIS Common Teacher Recommendation Early Childhood through Kindergarten (Page 2) Name of Applicant: __________________________________________________ Usually chooses to work in: Usually takes role of: Hand dominance:
¨ large group ¨ leader ¨ right
Physical Development Ratings
Applying for Grade: _______________
¨ small group ¨ follower ¨ left Area of Strength
¨ alone ¨ varies ¨ not yet established
Age Appropriate
Progressing
Area of Concern
Please Comment
Fine motor coordination Draws with details Uses appropriate pencil grip Gross motor coordination Body/space awareness Balance, gait, fluidity, smoothness of movement Participate in physical group activity Please describe any notable social or emotional strengths or weaknesses. What steps have been taken to address the areas of concern? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please note any physical, visual and/or auditory strengths or weaknesses: ____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Circle the words that best describe this applicant: Aggressive Courteous Articulate Curious Cheerful Detached Confident Determined
Easily-frustrated Flexible Good-natured Impulsive
Independent Inquisitive Oppositional Over-protected
Respectful Self-regulated Serious Spirited
Please add any additional information that would provide a more complete picture of the student and family: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Applicant is habitually tardy or late: ¨ Yes ¨ No If yes, please explain: ____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This applicant is: ¨ Strongly Recommended I would:
¨ like to
¨ Recommended
¨ Recommended with Reservation
¨ Not Recommended
¨be willing to discuss this applicant by telephone.
Teacher Verification
Teacher Signature:
Date:
Print Name:
School Address:
Teacher Email: Home Phone:
Telephone:
Director/Principal Verification Consistently
Usually
Seldom
Parent(s) participate in school activities Parent(s) support school policies and procedures
Signature of Director or Principal:
Date:
Not Observed
HAIS Common Teacher Recommendation Grades 1-5 Name of Applicant: ______________________________________________________________
Applying for Grade: ____________
Name of school completing recommendation: _____________________________________________________________________________ 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 the Admissions Committee, and I waive any right that I may have to see it. Parent Signature: ___________________________________________________________
Date: _____________________
Please send this recommendation to the following Houston schools: 1. __________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________ 4. __________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________ 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 student’s application cannot be processed until the form is received in the Admissions Office. 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 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 Willingness to take risks Reads for pleasure Number’s sense Spatial sense Academic curiosity
Exceeds Expectations
Area of Strength
Age Appropriate
Progressing
Area of Concern
Please Comment
HAIS Common Teacher Recommendation Grades 1-5 (Page 2) Name of Applicant: __________________________________________________
Social Skills
Consistently
Sometimes
Applying for Grade: _______________
Seldom
Please Comment
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 Circle the words that best describe this applicant: Aggressive Disobedient Anxious Easily discouraged Cheerful Flexible Confident Follower Curious Helpful
Honest Immature Impulsive Manipulative Negative Leader
Oppositional Over-protected Perfectionist Positive leader Self-disciplined
Shy Self-reliant Spirited Well-liked Witty
Please describe the student’s academic/social strengths, assets and gifts: ___________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please describe the student’s academic/social challenge and areas of support: ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please add any additional information that would provide a more complete picture of the student and family: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This applicant is: ¨ Strongly Recommended I would:
¨ like to
¨ Recommended
¨ Recommended with Reservation
¨ Not Recommended
¨be willing to discuss this applicant by telephone.
Teacher Verification
Teacher Signature:
Date:
Print Name:
School Address:
Teacher Email: Home Phone:
Telephone:
Director/Principal Verification Consistently
Usually
Seldom
Parent(s) participate in school activities Parent(s) support school policies and procedures
Signature of Director or Principal:
Date:
Not Observed
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 one person attend the testing appointment with your child, this will help our office to remain quiet for the children testing. 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. We look forward to meeting you and working with your child. Sincerely, Tami Clark
