STEM Application - St. Thomas Aquinas Regional School
13750 Mary’s Way Woodbridge, VA 22191 Phone: 703.491.4447 Fax: 703.492.8828 www.aquinastars.org
A Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
The St. Albert the Great Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Program at St. Thomas Aquinas Regional School Student Application Date: Student Name: Current Grade: Parent/Guardian Name(s): Current School (if not Aquinas): CTY Testing: My child has already taken the SCAT. A copy of the score report from CTY is enclosed. My child is scheduled to take the SCAT on . I will forward a score report from CTY to the school no later than June 15, 2016. To schedule testing go to http://cty.jhu.edu/talent/testing/about/scat.html and click on the register to test tab. Teacher Recommendation: I have submitted a recommendation form to my child’s current math teacher. Teacher name: School (if not Aquinas): Standardized Testing: My child took the Scantron test at Aquinas. My child took a different assessment at another school. A copy of the scores is enclosed. Name of standardized test: Administering school:
Date test was administered: Placement Exams: My child is currently enrolled at Aquinas and will take the placement exam for rising fifth and sixth grade students on June 3, 2016 at school. My child is currently enrolled at another school and will take the placement exam on June 3, 2016 at Aquinas. Math Averages: My child is currently enrolled at Aquinas. A copy of the final report card will be on file. My child is currently enrolled at another school. A copy of the final report card with a final average grade will be sent to the school by June 27, 2016.
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Signature:
Student Signature: Date:
Please submit the application, parent/guardian questionnaire, student questionnaire, and any other supporting documentation to: St. Thomas Aquinas Regional School ATTN: STEM Application 13750 Mary’s Way Woodbridge, VA 22191 Application Deadline: May 2, 2016 Thank you!
Parent Questionnaire St. Albert the Great STEM Program Student Name:
Parent Name:
Why are you interested in having your student participate in the STEM program at Aquinas?
Describe and explain your child’s regular routine for homework. How long does your child work on homework each night.
What extra-curricular commitments does your child or your family have outside of Aquinas?
Is there anything you would like us to know about your child as we consider your application?
13750 Mary’s Way Woodbridge, VA 22191 Phone: 703.491.4447 Fax: 703.492.8828 www.aquinastars.org
A Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
St. Albert the Great STEM Program Student Recommendation Form, Grades 4-5 ________________________________ is applying for admission to the St. Albert the Great Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Program for grade ______. The administration would greatly appreciate your cooperation in giving as full an appraisal as possible of this student’s performance. These comments are especially helpful in assessing an applicant’s qualifications. Please complete and return the recommendation to the school office at your earliest convenience. All replies will be kept confidential. Teacher Name: School name (if not Aquinas) School address (if not Aquinas) City______________________________________
State_____________
Zip______
Parent/Guardian Signature_______________________________________ Date ___________ The following to be completed by the student’s current math teacher: Please place an X on the scale for each characteristic of the student. Characteristic Attentiveness in class Completes homework Participates in class Works independently Mathematical aptitude Scientific aptitude Academically motivated Appropriate maturity for age Appropriate academic discipline Manages time well
Always/Good
Never/Poor
Shows respect for teachers, parents, and others Engages challenging or difficult situations even if success is not guaranteed
In what way has the parent shown support for the student and the educational process?
Has the student ever exhibited any type of behavior that would be detrimental to the class as a whole? (If yes, please explain) _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ We are particularly interested in evidence about character, relative maturity, independence, his/her values, the things about which the student is enthusiastic, and any special talents he/she may possess. We would like to know both strong and weak points. If more space is needed, please use back of this form. _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Overall, do you recommend this student for the STEM program at St. Thomas Aquinas Regional School? Why or why not?
_____________________ Signature Please submit to:
___________________________ Daytime Phone #
St. Thomas Aquinas Regional School ATTN: STEM Recommendation 13750 Mary’s Way Woodbridge, VA 22191
___________ Date
A Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
The St. Albert the Great Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Program at St. Thomas Aquinas Regional School Student Application Date: Student Name: Current Grade: Parent/Guardian Name(s): Current School (if not Aquinas): CTY Testing: My child has already taken the SCAT. A copy of the score report from CTY is enclosed. My child is scheduled to take the SCAT on . I will forward a score report from CTY to the school no later than June 15, 2016. To schedule testing go to http://cty.jhu.edu/talent/testing/about/scat.html and click on the register to test tab. Teacher Recommendation: I have submitted a recommendation form to my child’s current math teacher. Teacher name: School (if not Aquinas): Standardized Testing: My child took the Scantron test at Aquinas. My child took a different assessment at another school. A copy of the scores is enclosed. Name of standardized test: Administering school:
Date test was administered: Placement Exams: My child is currently enrolled at Aquinas and will take the placement exam for rising fifth and sixth grade students on June 3, 2016 at school. My child is currently enrolled at another school and will take the placement exam on June 3, 2016 at Aquinas. Math Averages: My child is currently enrolled at Aquinas. A copy of the final report card will be on file. My child is currently enrolled at another school. A copy of the final report card with a final average grade will be sent to the school by June 27, 2016.
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Signature:
Student Signature: Date:
Please submit the application, parent/guardian questionnaire, student questionnaire, and any other supporting documentation to: St. Thomas Aquinas Regional School ATTN: STEM Application 13750 Mary’s Way Woodbridge, VA 22191 Application Deadline: May 2, 2016 Thank you!
Parent Questionnaire St. Albert the Great STEM Program Student Name:
Parent Name:
Why are you interested in having your student participate in the STEM program at Aquinas?
Describe and explain your child’s regular routine for homework. How long does your child work on homework each night.
What extra-curricular commitments does your child or your family have outside of Aquinas?
Is there anything you would like us to know about your child as we consider your application?
13750 Mary’s Way Woodbridge, VA 22191 Phone: 703.491.4447 Fax: 703.492.8828 www.aquinastars.org
A Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
St. Albert the Great STEM Program Student Recommendation Form, Grades 4-5 ________________________________ is applying for admission to the St. Albert the Great Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Program for grade ______. The administration would greatly appreciate your cooperation in giving as full an appraisal as possible of this student’s performance. These comments are especially helpful in assessing an applicant’s qualifications. Please complete and return the recommendation to the school office at your earliest convenience. All replies will be kept confidential. Teacher Name: School name (if not Aquinas) School address (if not Aquinas) City______________________________________
State_____________
Zip______
Parent/Guardian Signature_______________________________________ Date ___________ The following to be completed by the student’s current math teacher: Please place an X on the scale for each characteristic of the student. Characteristic Attentiveness in class Completes homework Participates in class Works independently Mathematical aptitude Scientific aptitude Academically motivated Appropriate maturity for age Appropriate academic discipline Manages time well
Always/Good
Never/Poor
Shows respect for teachers, parents, and others Engages challenging or difficult situations even if success is not guaranteed
In what way has the parent shown support for the student and the educational process?
Has the student ever exhibited any type of behavior that would be detrimental to the class as a whole? (If yes, please explain) _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ We are particularly interested in evidence about character, relative maturity, independence, his/her values, the things about which the student is enthusiastic, and any special talents he/she may possess. We would like to know both strong and weak points. If more space is needed, please use back of this form. _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Overall, do you recommend this student for the STEM program at St. Thomas Aquinas Regional School? Why or why not?
_____________________ Signature Please submit to:
___________________________ Daytime Phone #
St. Thomas Aquinas Regional School ATTN: STEM Recommendation 13750 Mary’s Way Woodbridge, VA 22191
___________ Date
