Middle School Admissions Process To apply for admission for 7 th or 8 th grade, please complete the following: q Non-Refundable Application Fee: $50 Make check payable to SFSAS (fee waived for financial aid applicants) q q q q Application for Admission To be filled out and signed by the applicant s parent(s)/guardian(s) Student Application To be filled out by the student applicant Request for Records Form Submit to the applicant s current school records office Math and English Recommendation Forms Submit to the applicant s current teacher(s) q q Shadow Day As part of our admissions process, applicants spend a day shadowing in our Middle School, guided by one of our student ambassadors, from 8:00am to 3:15pm. Sign up for a shadow day at www.santafeschool.org or by calling our office at 505-438-8585. Parent/Guardian Interview On your child s shadow day, we conduct an interview with parents/guardians to discuss your and your child s interest in our school. This will be scheduled when you sign up for a shadow day. q Submit completed application and fee to: SFSAS, Attn: Admissions, 5912 Jaguar Dr. Santa Fe, NM 87507 Applications can also be emailed to admissions@santafeschool.org or faxed to 505-438-0080. Admissions Options and Deadlines NEW! Early Admissions Option - Application Deadline: November 17, 2016 We invite applicants that are very enthusiastic about attending SFSAS to submit an early application. Early Admissions acceptances are communicated in early December 2016. Full Tuition Applicants: Applicants that are accepted in the Early Admissions process are required to submit the non-refundable $450 deposit and the signed Registration Form and Enrollment Contract by December 15, 2016 to secure enrollment. Financial Aid Applicants: Applicants that are accepted in the Early Admissions process will have their spot held until the Financial Aid determination is communicated in March 2017. Regular Admissions Option - Application Deadline: February 15, 2017 Applicants will be considered during the Regular Admissions review process, which takes place in late February 2017. Acceptances are communicated within about one month of the application deadline. Once accepted, the non-refundable $450 deposit and the signed Registration Form and Enrollment Contract are required to secure enrollment. Financial Aid To apply for financial aid for the 2017-2018 school year, submit the Financial Aid Application, available on our website or in our office, along with your most recent completed tax return, by November 17, 2016 for Early Admissions applicants, or by February 15, 2017 for Regular Admissions applicants. Financial aid determinations are communicated in early March.
Application for Admission For Middle School 7 th and 8 th Grade To be completed by parent/guardian APPLICANT INFORMATION Please attach a small recent photo of the applicant to this page Applicant s Full Name Male Female Date of Birth Proposed Entry Date: Fall 2017 Other: Place of Birth Proposed Entry Grade: 7th 8th Admissions Option: Early Admissions Deadline November 15, 2016 Regular Admissions Deadline February 15, 2017 PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION Parent/Guardian Name Preferred Contact Phone Alternate Contact Phone Email Address Address City State Zip Occupation Employer Parent/Guardian Name Preferred Contact Phone Alternate Contact Phone Email Address Address (if different) City State Zip Occupation Employer 1
Application for Admission For Middle School 7 th and 8 th Grade SCHOOL INFORMATION Most Recent School Grade(s) Attended School Phone Number Previous School (if applicable) Grade(s) Attended Previous School (if applicable) Grade(s) Attended Please provide contact information for two of the applicant s most recent teachers: Name Email Address Phone Number Name Email Address Phone Number FAMILY INFORMATION With whom does the applicant live? (In the case of divorce, please briefly describe custody sharing) If applicant is adopted, age at adoption: Does he/she know? Yes No Names and ages of other children in the family Language(s) spoken at home Other languages spoken by applicant 2
Please answer the following questions as completely as possible, attaching additional sheets if needed. Application for Admission For Middle School 7 th and 8 th Grade What are three words that come to mind when describing your child? What are your child s academic strengths and weaknesses? What are your child s special strengths, abilities, interests? What extracurricular activities and/or sports does your child enjoy? Does your child play a musical instrument or sing in a chorus? Does your child have any learning differences or learning disabilities? If yes, please describe. Has your child been assessed as gifted? If yes, please provide details. Does your child have an IEP or 504 plan with the public school system? If yes, please describe and provide a copy of the report. Does your child currently receive any speech, occupational, physical or psychological counseling? If yes, please describe. 3
Application for Admission For Middle School 7 th and 8 th Grade Has any other outside support been recommended for your child? If yes, please describe. Did/does the child receive recommended outside support? If yes, please describe. Is there anything else that would be helpful for us to know about your child or your family? How did you hear about our school? What admissions events have you attended? Rio Grande 7 th Grade Options Night SFSAS Open House SFSAS School Tour Other(s) please indicate: Are you planning on applying for financial aid? Yes No Parent/Guardian Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature Date Information on this form will be kept confidential by Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences, unless the parents/guardians request that the school share this information with other persons or organizations. Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national or ethnic origin, language(s) spoken, sexual orientation or disability in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs or other school administered programs. Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. 4
Student Application To be completed by applicant Please answer these questions to the best of your ability without assistance. Feel free to continue on blank paper if needed. Student Name Date Why are you interested in attending Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences? What are your favorite academic subjects? Why? What academic subjects do you find the most challenging? Why? What extracurricular activities and/or sports do you enjoy? What are your hobbies and talents? What do you like most about your current school? 1
Student Application What are you looking forward to in middle school? Who is someone you admire and why? What was the most recent book you read? Did you enjoy it? Please explain. What makes you unique? Please describe yourself as fully as possible. Is there anything else that you think might be helpful for us to know about you? Thank you for taking the time to fill out this application. 2
Request for Records To be completed by parent/guardian and forwarded to applicant s current or most recent school attended. Do NOT return this form to SFSAS with your application. Your current school will forward the applicant s records directly to SFSAS. I,, hereby authorize the release of information and records Parent/guardian name for from to Santa Fe Student Name School for the Arts & Sciences. School Name Parent/Guardian name Parent/Guardian signature Date Dear Registrar/Records Office: The above student has applied for admission to Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences. Please provide the following: o Complete transcript including current year to date o Test scores or progress reports o Vaccination and health records Please send to: Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences Admissions 5912 Jaguar Drive Santa Fe, NM 87507 (505) 438-8585 Thank you for your prompt attention to this request. In accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, this form will authorize the school named above to release all records. This includes transcripts, immunization history, and psychological, social, educational or developmental information regarding the above named student. 1
Student Recommendation English/Language Arts Confidential Student Recommendation Form To the parent/guardian: Please complete the top portion of this form, then give it directly to your child s current English/Language Arts teacher, along with a stamped and pre-addressed (with the SFSAS address) envelope, for your child s teacher to return the completed form directly to SFSAS. Student Name Entry Grade Level Parent/Guardian Signature Date To the Teacher: Thank you for completing this form for your student; it is an important part of his/her application and will assist us greatly. We appreciate your candor. Please mail or fax this form directly to Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences. Parents and guardians will not have access to this confidential information. Teacher s Name Position Date Teacher s Signature School How long have you known this student? In what grade(s) have you taught this student? Occasionally, we like to discuss an applicant with the teacher during the admissions process. What is the best way to contact you? Phone Email Please check here if you would like us to contact you to discuss this applicant. Classroom Habits: Excellent Satisfactory Average Area of Concern Interactions with peers Interactions with adults Consideration of others Responsibility Leadership Cooperation Self-direction Asks for help when needed Curiosity Concentration Attention Organization Ability to work independently 1
Student Recommendation Please place check marks at the points that represent your evaluation of the student in comparison to other students in his or her age group whom you have taught. If you have no fair basis for judgment, do not hesitate to say so. Academic Habits Reading Comprehension Writing/ Grammar Writing/Spelling Writing/Punctuation Writing/Composition Knowledge and usage of Vocabulary Ability to express ideas verbally Ability to express ideas in writing Overall Performance Effort One of the top few I have ever encountered Excellent (top 10% this year) Good (above average) Average Below Average No Basis for Judgment Please answer the following questions, using additional paper if needed. 1. Please compare this student s academic achievement to his/her ability. 2. Please comment on the student s reading and writing skills. 3. Have absences in any way affected the student s classroom performance? 2
Student Recommendation 4. Please comment on the student as a person. (Consider maturity, integrity, behavior, interactions with peers, work ethic, self-confidence) 5. Has outside support been recommended for this child? Has this child received outside support? 6. Briefly describe your course. It is especially helpful to know what texts are read/used. 3
Student Recommendation Mathematics Confidential Student Recommendation Form To the parent/guardian: Please complete the top portion of this form, then give it directly to your child s current Math teacher, along with a stamped and pre-addressed (with the SFSAS address) envelope, for your child s teacher to return the completed form directly to SFSAS. Student Name Entry Grade Level Parent/Guardian Signature Date To the Teacher: Thank you for completing this form for your student; it is an important part of his/her application and will assist us greatly. We appreciate your candor. Please mail or fax this form directly to Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences. Parents and guardians will not have access to this confidential information. Teacher s Name Position Date Teacher s Signature School How long have you known this student? In what grade(s) have you taught this student? Occasionally, we like to discuss an applicant with the teacher during the admissions process. What is the best way to contact you? Phone Email Please check here if you would like us to contact you to discuss this applicant. Classroom Habits: Excellent Satisfactory Average Area of Concern Interactions with peers Interactions with adults Consideration of others Responsibility Leadership Cooperation Self-direction Asks for help when needed Curiosity Concentration Attention Organization Ability to work independently 1
Student Recommendation Please place check marks at the points that represent your evaluation of the student in comparison to other students in his or her age group whom you have taught. If you have no fair basis for judgment, do not hesitate to say so. Academic Habits Knowledge of the basic skills Accuracy in use of basic skills Problem solving ability Reasoning ability Understanding of, and appreciation for underlying ideas and concepts Effort Overall Performance Willingness to accept the challenge of more difficult problems and exercises Command of mathematics compared to other students whom I have taught One of the top few I have ever encountered Excellent (top 10% this year) Good (above average) Average Below Average No Basis for Judgment 1. This student is enrolled in: Arithmetic Pre-Algebra Algebra Other: Section level of course: Remedial Regular Advanced Mixed-ability Textbook(s): Suggested Math placement for next year: Pre-Algebra Algebra 2
Student Recommendation 2. Please compare this student s academic achievement to his/her ability. 3. Please describe the student in Math. (Compare ability to retain mathematical relationships and principles, drawing generalizations, applying basic principles in word problems, and relying on memory versus conceptual processes). 4. Have absences in any way affected the student s classroom performance? 5. Has outside support been recommended for this child? Has this child received outside support? 6. Please comment on the student as a person. (Consider maturity, integrity, behavior, interactions with peers, work ethic, self-confidence) 3