Application for Admissions Forms Grade 7 Checklist

Please use this checklist to help manage your child’s application tasks. These instructions and additional details are found on our website at www.tbcs.org/apply. Thank you for applying to The Bear Creek School!

 Complete and submit online application.  Pay application fee.  Ask your child’s teacher to complete and submit a Teacher Evaluation Form. If the applicant has multiple teachers, two forms are required from core subject teachers.  Submit the Confidential School Records Request form to your child’s current school. Your child’s current school will then send records to Bear Creek.  Complete and submit Parent Short Answer Form.  Complete and submit Candidate Questionnaire.  Schedule an all-day campus visit. Date scheduled: ______ Schedule a parent/applicant interview. Date/time scheduled: ______ Register for the ISEE at iseetest.org Date scheduled: ______or SSAT.

International applicants:  Register for the TOEFL at toefl.org. Date scheduled: ______ Schedule webcam Skype interview. Date/time scheduled: ______ Submit copy of school attendance record.  Submit copy of passport and visa.

Please mail or FAX all paper forms to: The Bear Creek School Admission Office 8905 208th Avenue NE Redmond, WA 98053

Phone 425-898-1720 FAX 425-898-1430

Revised 12/7/12 TEACHER’S EVALUATION FORM Participating middle and upper schools accepting this hardcopy form: Annie Wright Schools, The Bear Creek School, Billings Middle School, The Bush School, Charles Wright Academy, Eastside Catholic School, Eastside Preparatory School, The Evergreen School (gr. 6-8), Eton School (gr. 4-8), Explorer West Middle School, Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, Hamlin Robinson (gr. 6-8), Jewish Day School, Lake Washington Girls Middle School, The Northwest School, Open Window School (5-8), The Overlake School, Rainier Scholars, Seattle Academy, Seattle Hebrew Academy (gr. 4-8), Seattle Country Day School (gr. 4-8), Seattle Girls’ School, Seattle Waldorf School (gr. 5-12), Soundview School (gr. 4-8), St. Thomas School (gr. 4-8), Three Cedars Waldorf School, Villa Academy (gr. 4-8), Westside School, Woodinville Montessori School Participating schools accepting digital or web-based versions of this form: Annie Wright Schools, Bear Creek School, Billings Middle School, The Bush School, Evergreen School, Lakeside School, Seattle Academy, Seattle Country Day School, The Overlake School, Seattle Girls School, Seattle Waldorf School, University Prep, Villa Academy, Woodinville Montessori School (please consult individual school websites for submission instructions) TO THE APPLICANT:

Applicant’s Name: Applying to Grade:

Instructions: Please give this evaluation form to the appropriate teacher. Provide the teacher with stamped envelopes addressed to each of the schools that accept this hardcopy form. Make sure that the teacher knows the appropriate deadlines for each school.

TO THE TEACHER:

Person Completing Form: Subject: Grade Level:

School: Mailing Address:

City: State: Zip: Phone:

Instructions: All of the schools listed above are either accredited by or pursuing accreditation through the Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools (PNAIS). Each of us shares a commitment to a strong academic curriculum in a supportive atmosphere, and we all seek a student body representative of the diverse populations in the Seattle and Tacoma areas. In addition, we all have need-based financial aid programs. With this in mind, please complete the form below and send a copy of it to each of the schools to which the student is applying. Any school receiving this form may, at the family’s request, send it to the admissions office of another participating school.

Recognizing that completing this form is not part of your official duties, our schools greatly appreciate your helping the applicant by supplying the information requested. Please note that the information you submit will be considered confidential, will not be shared with the student and family, and will not become part of the student’s permanent school records.

How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?

What are the first few words that come to mind to describe the applicant?

ACADEMIC QUALITIES Compared to other students you have taught at this grade level, how would you rate this student in terms of: no Out- Above Below basis standing Average Average Average Comments Study Habits Academic Skills Motivation Intellectual Curiosity Ability to Work Independently Creative Problem-Solving Critical and Abstract Thinking Skills Ability to Work Cooperatively Ability to Organize & Communicate Ideas OVER Name of Applicant: PERSONAL QUALITIES Compared to other students you have taught at this grade level, how would you rate this student in terms of: no Out- Above Below basis standing Average Average Average Comments Leadership Peer Relationships Sense of Humor Creativity Reaction to Constructive Feedback Concern for Others Self-Confidence Integrity Taking Responsibility for Own Actions Involvement in Activities Beyond Classroom Parental Attitude and Cooperation

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please comment upon the applicant’s academic and personal strengths.

Please comment upon the applicant’s academic and personal weaknesses.

Please comment on your observations relative to this applicant’s learning style.

Please mention any additional information which you think might help our school make an informed decision.

If the school needs clarification, may we contact you by phone and/or email? Yes No Phone #:

Email:______Signature:______Date:______PLEASE KEEP A COPY OF THIS FORM FOR YOUR RECORDS TEACHER’S EVALUATION FORM Participating middle and upper schools accepting this hardcopy form: Annie Wright Schools, The Bear Creek School, Billings Middle School, The Bush School, Charles Wright Academy, Eastside Catholic School, Eastside Preparatory School, The Evergreen School (gr. 6-8), Eton School (gr. 4-8), Explorer West Middle School, Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, Hamlin Robinson (gr. 6-8), Jewish Day School, Lake Washington Girls Middle School, The Northwest School, Open Window School (5-8), The Overlake School, Rainier Scholars, Seattle Academy, Seattle Hebrew Academy (gr. 4-8), Seattle Country Day School (gr. 4-8), Seattle Girls’ School, Seattle Waldorf School (gr. 5-12), Soundview School (gr. 4-8), St. Thomas School (gr. 4-8), Three Cedars Waldorf School, Villa Academy (gr. 4-8), Westside School, Woodinville Montessori School Participating schools accepting digital or web-based versions of this form: Annie Wright Schools, Bear Creek School, Billings Middle School, The Bush School, Evergreen School, Lakeside School, Seattle Academy, Seattle Country Day School, The Overlake School, Seattle Girls School, Seattle Waldorf School, University Prep, Villa Academy, Woodinville Montessori School (please consult individual school websites for submission instructions) TO THE APPLICANT:

Applicant’s Name: Applying to Grade:

TO THE TEACHER:

Person Completing Form: Subject: Grade Level:

School: Mailing Address:

City: State: Zip: Phone:

How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?

What are the first few words that come to mind to describe the applicant?

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please comment upon the applicant’s academic and personal strengths.

Please comment upon the applicant’s academic and personal weaknesses.

Please comment on your observations relative to this applicant’s learning style.

Please mention any additional information which you think might help our school make an informed decision.

If the school needs clarification, may we contact you by phone and/or email? Yes No Phone #:

Email:______Signature:______Date:______PLEASE KEEP A COPY OF THIS FORM FOR YOUR RECORDS Confidential School Records Request

Applicant’s Name ______Last First Middle

To the applicant’s school: I hereby authorize the release of the following records to The Bear Creek School.  Official transcripts, report cards, and/or comment sheets from the current school year (year- to-date)  Official transcripts, report cards, and/or comment sheets from the previous school year  Standardized test scores  Attendance records  Confidential school records including disciplinary actions, individualized testing and assessments, and, if available, an Individual Education Plan (IEP)

Send above records to: Or FAX records to: Admissions Office 425-898-1430 The Bear Creek School Attn: Admissions Office 8905 208th Ave. NE Redmond, WA 98053

Parent/Guardian Signature ______Date ______

Parent/Guardian: Please sign and date this form and forward it to your child’s current school. The school will then send the records requested to The Bear Creek School.

TO BE COMPLETED BY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR (PRINCIPAL)

Name of person completing this form ______Position ______Email ______School ______Telephone ______How many years has the applicant attended your school? ______Has the applicant ever been?  Suspended  Expelled  Asked to withdraw Are classes at your school sectioned according to ability?  No  Yes If yes, please indicate what section(s) or track(s) (e.g. regular, advanced, honors, etc.) the student is enrolled in ______

Does the student receive any of these services (check all that apply)?  IEP  504  Gifted Enrichment  Hearing/Speech Therapy

ADMINISTRATOR’S SIGNATURE ______DATE ______

Revised 12/18/2012 Parent Short Answers

We are interested to learn more about your family. Please take a few moments to answer the questions below. Only one form per family is needed. If you are applying for more than one child, we will photocopy this form and include it in each child’s application file.

Father’s Name ______Mother’s Name ______

Applicant Name(s) ______Applying To Grade ______Applying To Grade ______Applying To Grade ______Applying To Grade ______

1. Why have you applied to The Bear Creek School for your children? ______

2. What are the top three things you are looking for in a school? ______3. Is Christian education important to you? Why or why not? ______

Revised 12/7/12 Parent Short Answers Page 1 of 2 4. To what other schools are your children applying? ______5. Please feel free to include any information about your family that you think is important for us to know. ______6. How did you hear about The Bear Creek School? ______

OPTIONAL SIBLING /PROSPECTIVE STUDENT INFORMATION Do you have other children for whom you are not applying to The Bear Creek School at this time, but would like to be considered as a prospective student for a future date or grade level? If so, please supply: First Name ______Last Name ______Gender _____ DOB ______First Name ______Last Name ______Gender _____ DOB ______First Name ______Last Name ______Gender _____ DOB ______

OPTIONAL PARENT INFORMATION Schools Attended by Father: ______Major(s): ______Degree(s) Held: ______

Schools Attended by Mother: ______Major(s): ______Degree(s) Held: ______

Please mail or FAX this form to: The Bear Creek School, Admission Office, 8905 208th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98053 FAX 425-898-1430

Revised 12/7/12 Parent Short Answers Page 2 of 2 Candidate Questionnaire

We are interested to learn how you spend your time outside of the classroom and which activities are the most important to you. Please list below your past extracurricular activities and interests.

Candidate's Name ______Applying To Grade ______

Why have you chosen to apply to The Bear Creek School? ______

What phrases or adjectives best describe you? ______

What are your hobbies? ______

What books or magazines do you enjoy reading? ______

ARTS ACTIVITES (band/choir/music, visual arts, performing arts, dance, etc.) – Please identify arts activities in which you have been involved and list accomplishments or recognitions.

Activity Number of years involved Group affiliations (ensembles, clubs, etc.) ______

Arts accomplishments/recognitions: ______

ATHLETICS – Please identify athletics activities in which you have been involved and list accomplishments or recognitions.

Activity Number of years involved Group affiliations (teams, clubs, etc.) ______

Athletics accomplishments/recognitions:

______

In what three activities are you most interested in participating at Bear Creek? ______

Candidate's Name ______Applying To Grade ______

OTHER ACTIVITIES (school clubs, community programs or service, volunteer or paid jobs, cultural organizations, leadership opportunities, summer programs, boarding camps, sports clinics, etc.) – Please identify activities in which you have been involved over the past two years.

Name of Organization Location Description of involvement Length of involvement or attendance ______

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES (travel, study, meeting people, activity not mentioned above, etc.) – Please comment on special opportunities you have had over the past two years. ______

CHURCH – Do you regularly attend church?  Yes.  No. If so, in what activities are you involved at church? ______

Is there anything more you wish to tell us about yourself? ______

Candidate Writing Sample

In reading your application, we hope to gain as complete a picture of you as possible. Please use the next page to write an essay on the following question:  How does your Christian worldview impact the way you approach life, studies in school, relationships, and co-curricular activities?

Revised 7/3/12 Candidate Questionnaire Page 2 of 3

Candidate Writing Sample

Candidate's Name ______Applying To Grade ______How does your Christian worldview impact the way you approach life, studies in school, relationships, and co- curricular activities?

______

Candidate's Signature ______Date ______Revised 7/3/12 Candidate Questionnaire Page 3 of 3