middle school admissions process

MIDDLE SCHOOL 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

STEP 2

PRINT PROCESS AND APPLY ONLINE

SUBMIT STUDENT ESSAY

STEP 3

ACADEMICS

STEP 4

TESTING

STEP 5

INTERVIEW

REQUIRED MATERIALS INCLUDE:

• • • •

Copy of Birth Certificate Photograph of Student Student Academic Diagnostic Testing Report (if applicable) Divorce Decree/Custodial Agreement (if applicable)

• • • •

Student completes a one-page essay Essay prompt is in the online checklist Essay is submitted online through the checklist Due Monday, January 9, 2017

Submit the following to the student’s current school (included in the online packet): • Teacher Recommendation Form(s) • Transcript Request Applicants are required to take the ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam). Register at iseetest.org. Log in to secondbaptistschool.org to register

*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

Monday, January 9, 2017

Sara Bingaman Middle School Admissions Coordinator [email protected]

January 15, 2017

Price DuBose Admissions Analyst [email protected]

Independent School Entrance Exam Second Baptist School Saturday, January 21, 2017

Carol Hendrick Admissions Assistant [email protected]

ADMISSIONS DECISIONS

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.

ISEE

Friday, March 10, 2017 Posted online and mailed

COMMON REPLY DATE Wednesday, April 5, 2017

TUITION

For tuition, visit secondbaptistschool.org.

FINANCIAL AID

Financial aid consideration is for students who are entering grades 1-12. Visit secondbaptistschool.org for information.

Students applying after the group testing dates may contact the following independent tester in the Houston area: Education Specialists 10700 Richmond Avenue, Suite 201 Houston, TX 77042 713.461.7996

INTERVIEW

Login to secondbaptistschool.org to register.

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.

TESTING

NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY

Admissions testing is required for all students applying to Second Baptist School. Students entering grades 5-12 are required to take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). The ISEE is offered at Second Baptist School on Saturday, January 21, 2017. Testing is also available at other local schools. To register for the ISEE, visit iseetest.org.

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

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Submit the birth certificate

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Submit the Student Essay

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Register for Middle School Interview

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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 ;

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Official transcript for the two previous school years;

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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 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.

Academic Skills Ratings

Area of Strength

Age Appropriate

Progressing

Area of Concern

Comments

Area of Concern

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 M oves easily from one activity to another Demonstrates ability to stay on task Ability to complete work in a timely manner

Communication Skills Ratings Ability to express ideas verbally Clarity of writing Grammar/M echanics 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?  Yes  No If yes, please explain.

 This applicant is:  Strongly Recommended  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

S eldom

Not Observed

Parent(s) participate in school activities Parent(s) support school policies and procedures S ignature 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 Pare nt 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 addre ssed/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 a n d 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 th e Adm issio ns 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.

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 w ork independently Perseveres in spite of difficulty Works cooperatively Enjoys new challenges Demonstrates appropriate energy level Demonstrates ability to stay on task Exhibits appropriate w ork 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?

 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:____________________________

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

Pare nt 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 addre ssed/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 on ly 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 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 is received in the Admissions Office. Academic S kills Ratings

Truly Outstanding

Excellent

Above Average

Average

Below Average

Comments

Above Average

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

S ocial S kills 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

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:____________________________