APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION - Sewickley Academy

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSIONGrades 1-5

PROCEDURES FOR ADMISSIONGrades 1-5Suggested Application Deadline: February 6, 2009*We are pleased that you are interested in applying to Sewickley Academy. Our school welcomes qualifiedstudents of all religions, races, creeds, national and ethnic origins, who have a variety of talents, interests, andperspectives. In order to become an official applicant, please follow the procedures outlined below:Application: The parents of applicants should submit the Application for Admission form with an applicationfee of $50 per child (payable to Sewickley Academy) to our Admission Office by the suggested deadline ofFebruary 6* along with an optional photograph.Visit: All families are encouraged to attend one of seven open house programs. This is an opportunity totour the school and talk with student tour guides, faculty, staff and parents. Please refer to the AdmissionProcedures and School Profile for specific dates and times. Candidates for admission will be asked to spendpart of an academic day at Sewickley Academy. They will be hosted by a grade appropriate teacher and/orstudent, and attend classes. A parent interview will also be scheduled. Please call the Admission Office tomake these arrangements.Testing: An admission test is given to students at all grade levels. Applicants to Grade 5 are asked to take theIndependent School Entrance Examination (ISEE). This three-hour test will be administered at SewickleyAcademy. Please refer to the Admission Procedures and School Profile for specific dates and times.Information guides will be sent to you from our office. Please register for this test either online or by mailingthe registration form at least three weeks in advance. The test fee will be due with the registration; it can bepaid online or a check made payable to ERB can be sent with the registration form. After these dates, testingwill be arranged on an individual basis. Applicants to Grades 1-4 will be tested on the visit day or during aseparately scheduled screening.Confidential Teacher Recommendation: Teacher recommendations are required from the applicant’s currentteacher. Please ask the teacher to complete the attached form and send it directly to the Admission Office inthe provided self-addressed envelope.Transcripts: Parents of candidates should arrange to have copies of official transcripts sent from theapplicant’s current school. The transcript copies should include a record of the student’s current academicwork from the previous two years, and the results of all standardized testing. Parents should present theattached records request form to the student’s current school in order to expedite this matter. Upon completionof the current school year, please have the present school forward an official year-end transcript so thatour files will be complete. A candidate WILL NOT be considered until all the required letters and recordsare received.Financial Aid: We seek to provide need-based financial assistance to qualified applicants. The majority ofour aid is allocated to students in the Middle and Senior Schools. Parents requesting financial aid are asked tosubmit a Parent’s Financial Statement (available in the Admission Office) to the School and Student Servicefor Financial Aid (SSS). Please forward photocopies of this statement along with a copy of your most recentI.R.S. tax forms to the Financial Aid Committee by the suggested deadline of March 1**. All information willbe held in strict confidence. Admission decisions are not influenced by a candidate’s need for financialaid. Financial aid decisions are made separate from and subsequent to admission decisions.Admission Decisions: Applicants with files that are complete by February 6 will be notified of admissiondecisions during the month of March. Sewickley Academy maintains waiting pools in all grades throughoutthe spring and summer. Applications received after the February deadline will be considered as space becomesavailable. A non-refundable enrollment fee of $1500 is required at the time of enrollment.Thank you for your cooperation. Do not hesitate to contact the Admission Office if you have any questions.* Applications received after suggested deadline will be accepted and evaluated based on remaining space in the grade.** Financial Aid applications received by the suggested deadline will be the first to be considered for financial aid.

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSIONGRADES 1-5Please type or print.Applicant’s Name:Birth Date: q Male q Female Applying for grade _____ for Fall 2009mm/dd/yyyyCurrent School & Grade:Applicant email address:First Middle Last Preferred NameCurrent School District:Family InformationStudent lives with: q Both Parents q Father q Mother q GuardianParent 1/Guardian Full NameHome AddressCity/State/ZipOccupation/TitleLevel of Education CompletedBusiness NameBusiness AddressCity/State/ZipParent 2/Guardian Full NameHome AddressCity/State/ZipOccupation/TitleLevel of Education CompletedBusiness NameBusiness AddressCity/State/ZipPreferred NameRelationship to studentHome PhoneHome E-mailBusiness PhoneBusiness E-mailPreferred NameRelationship to studentHome PhoneHome E-mailBusiness PhoneBusiness E-mailNames of Siblings Age School & GradeNames of Relatives Who Have Attended Sewickley AcademyName Class Relationship412-741-2230 • Fax: 412-741-1411 • www.sewickley.org315 Academy Avenue, Sewickley, PA 15143

If you are interested in financial aid, please refer to the pamphlet enclosed in the packet.Please complete the card and return it with this application.Person(s) who referred you to the Academy:Request billing statement(s) to person(s) other than Primary Parent:Request copies of grade reports to person(s) other than Primary Parent:Please describe any special requirements that your child may have (attention to allergies, medications, dietaryrestrictions, etc.):Is the applicant bilingual? q Yes q NoIf yes, please explainDIVERSITY INFORMATIONThe National Association of Independent Schools asks that we maintain statistics on the diversity ofSewickley Academy. We ask that you check a box below that you feel represents you. Check only one (optional).q African-American q Asian-American q Multi-Racial q Caucasian/Whiteq Latino/Hispanic q Middle Eastern American q Native-AmericanPARENT COMMENTSPlease describe any specific talents, interests or achievements either inside or outside of school. Also, pleaseinclude details of any special tutoring, counseling, discipline history, speech therapy, or reasons for eitherskipping or repeating a grade. If more space is needed, feel free to attach additional page/s.Has your child been involved in disciplinary action resulting in suspension or expulsion? q Yes q NoIf yes, please attach an explanation.I have provided all requested information fully and accurately.Parent/GuardianParent/GuardianDateDatePlease return this application form accompanied by a $50 fee (payable to Sewickley Academy) to the Office of Admission.412-741-2230 • Fax: 412-741-1411 • www.sewickley.org315 Academy Avenue, Sewickley, PA 15143

TEACHERRECOMMENDATIONGRADE 1 Applicants ONLYApplicant’s Name:This form should be completed by child’s current teacher who shouldthen mail it directly to the Admission Office of Sewickley Academyusing the enclosed envelope.Current Grade:The student whose name appears above is a candidate for admission to Sewickley Academy, an independent,coeducational, college preparatory day school. The school enrolls approximately 800 students in grades PK-12with class sizes averaging 16 students. Your candid evaluation of the applicant’s intellectual and personal qualities willbe helpful in our evaluation of this candidate. Be assured that your comments will be held in strict confidence.Thank you very much for your assistance.SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENTCooperates q q qInitiates play activities q q qShares well q q qIs imaginative q q qHas the capacity to lead q q qHas the capacity to follow q q qUses materials purposefully q q qIs curious q q qIs comfortable with adults q q qWorks well independently q q qResponds positively to criticism q q qComment on social-emotional development:Exceeds AgeExpectationsAgeAppropriateNeedsDevelopmentPHYSICAL DEVELOPMENTSmall muscle control & coordination q q qLarge muscle control & coordination q q qSpeech development q q qStamina q q qComment on physical development:COGNITIVE SKILL DEVELOPMENTIs attentive q q qListens in a group q q qContributes to discussions q q qFollows directions q q qWorks cooperatively q q qCompletes tasks q q qCan focus on one task q q qRespects classroom routines q q qMoves easily from task to task q q qIs a self-starter q q qExhibits problem solving abilities q q qExpresses thoughts well q q qComment on cognitive skill development:412-741-2230 • Fax: 412-741-1411 • www.sewickley.org315 Academy Avenue, Sewickley, PA 15143(Continued on back)

Please comment on each of the following regarding this child:Favorite activities:Self image:Child’s relationship with parents:In your view, what are this child’s particular strengths?Are there any significant challenges or problems of which we should be aware?Please describe the child’s:Beginning Reading Skills:Beginning Math Skills:My relationship with the student has been that of .I have known this student for approximately years.Teacher’s nameTeacher’s signatureSchoolSchool’s AddressFirst Middle LastEmailStreet City State Zip CodeSchool’s Phone Number Ext. DateqPlease call me to discuss this candidate.412-741-2230 • Fax: 412-741-1411 • www.sewickley.org315 Academy Avenue, Sewickley, PA 15143

Please comment on the following:Personality (e.g., individuality, leadership ability, sense of humor, emotional maturity, self-confidence,self-discipline, manners):Character (e.g., integrity, responsibility, sense of purpose, concern for others):Participation and accomplishments in extra-curricular interests and activities:Additional comments that you feel would be helpful in assessing this candidate:My relationship with the student has been that of .I have known this student for approximately years.Teacher’s nameTeacher’s signatureSchoolSchool’s AddressFirst Middle LastEmailStreet City State Zip CodeSchool’s Phone Number Ext. DateqPlease call me to discuss this candidate.412-741-2230 • Fax: 412-741-1411 • www.sewickley.org315 Academy Avenue, Sewickley, PA 15143

RECORDS REQUEST FORMThis form should be given to the student’s current school by the parent.Copies of records are required to complete the student’s application to Sewickley Academy.I hereby request and authorizeCurrent SchoolCurrent School Addressto send copies of complete official transcript(s), including current grades to date, all test records andreports (both achievement and diagnostic), and any other pertinent documents concerning my child,Student’s nameGrade levelSignature of Parent or GuardianDate of signaturePlease send to:Office of AdmissionSewickley Academy315 Academy AvenueSewickley, PA 15143Thank you for your assistance.412-741-2230 • Fax: 412-741-1411 • www.sewickley.org315 Academy Avenue, Sewickley, PA 15143