Middle School Admission Application

Middle school Admission Application The admission process is Parental Visit Prospective parents should call the Admission Office designed to provide the best to set up an appointment to visit the School. At this possible opportunity for an meeting, the admission staff will discuss the curriculum applicant and his family to and the School’s philosophy, give a tour of the facilities and answer any questions the family may have. This visit understand Brunswick and its usually lasts about an hour. philosophy of education, as Application well as the fairest way for the The application does not need to be completed before admission staff to understand the school visit; however, all applications must be completed and returned to Brunswick together with the each boy and his educational application fee by December 15. Any application received background and interests. Only after this date will be processed based on availability. when these goals have been It is important that all questions in the application be answered as completely as possible. met can both the family and the School be satisfied that the Candidate Visit Candidates for entry years are required to spend a right match has been made for a portion of a day at Brunswick. Boys spend time in student’s successful education. Brunswick classrooms and are made to feel welcome and comfortable during this visit. It is an important time for the candidate to get a true feeling for the life and An Admission Reception is held on the King Street spirit of the School and for the School to get to know the Campus in the fall. This reception consists of presentations candidate. Middle and Upper School candidates may visit by students in each division, student guided tours and any time during the school year before February. Pre and opportunities to meet with teachers, administrators and Lower School visits begin in October. other members of the Brunswick community. Brunswick has entry points into each division. Reservation for Testing Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten are the entry points Standardized testing is required for candidates applying for the Pre and Lower School. Fifth and sixth grades are for grades three through twelve. Tests should be taken the entry levels for Middle School. Finally, ninth grade no later than mid-January and test results should arrive in is the entry year for the Upper School. In other grades, the Admission Office as close toJanuary 15 as possible. spaces will be available based on attrition. Brunswick will Applicants for third and fourth grades will take the accept applications to any grade whether it is an entry Educational Records Bureau (ERB) Comprehensive point or not; however, student visits for Pre, Lower, and Testing Program (CTP) IV tests and should contact Middle Schools may be limited if it is a non-entry year the Admission Office for an ERB registration form. and there is no predicted attrition. Students applying for fifth and sixth grades will take Brunswick School tries to meet, within its means, the the Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE). financial needs of students of deserving character and Candidates for grades seven through twelve may take academic promise. Brunswick is a member of School and either the Independent School Entrance Examination Student Services (SSS), which assists schools in making (ISEE) or the Secondary Schools Admission Test (SSAT). financial aid decisions. An applicant for financial assistance The ISEE and ERB are administered at Brunswick and a should notify the Admission Office when applying. The number of other area schools. Candidates should register awards are given on a need basis only, not for merit or for test dates in the fall as sites fill quickly. If you would scholastic accomplishments. like an ISEE Student Guide, please contact the Admission Office or the ISEE Operations Office at (800) 446-0320.

ISEE online guide: www.iseetest.org. Transcripts and Confidential 2013– 2014 Recommendations Grade Tuition Fee Forms for the release of transcripts and for teacher recommendations are enclosed with the application. Pre-Kindergarten $28,300 It is the parents’ responsibility to give these forms to Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4 $33,050 their son’s school office and teachers for completion. Brunswick understands that many public schools will Grades 5, 6, 7, 8 $34,600 not allow teachers to complete student recommendation Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 $37,050 forms. In these instances, it would be appreciated if another individual who has instructed or coached the candidate would complete the extracurricular The above tuition fee includes all courses, athletics, and recommendation form also available in the admission other activities normally offered to all students or to an packet. Return envelopes for Brunswick School are entire grade. The fee also includes lunch for grades one enclosed for the convenience of your son’s teacher and through twelve. Charges are made for field trips and school. Parents should give forms to appropriate persons optional activities for which the school incurs additional in late November or early December. All recommendations expense. Upper and Middle School students are expected to and transcripts must be returned by January 15 for the file to purchase or provide textbooks and instructional materials. be considered complete. Tuition obligations are incurred for the full year and are payable in two installments as follows: Financial Aid Families should indicate on the application form whether One half May 1 they will need financial aid. Financial aid information will One half December 1 be mailed after December 15. Questions about financial aid should be directed to David Bruce, Director of Financial Aid, No adjustment will be made in cases in which a at (203) 485-3660. student leaves or is dismissed, unless the student is currently enrolled in the Tuition Refund Plan that is Letters of Notification available through the School. The Admission Committee meets in February, and the All charges will be due and payable when rendered. letters of notification are mailed in late February. For a Balances unpaid after 30 days will incur a penalty of candidate to be considered for admission, all materials 1.25% per month (15% annual rate). must be received by January 15. Brunswick School may forbid the student to attend classes, take exams, or take part in school activities if Families are encouraged to contact the Admission Office tuition payments are not received by June 1 and February 1 if questions should arise at any time during the process. each semester. For information and appointments, please call: —Adopted by the Board of Trustees Pre and Lower School Grades Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4 January 2013. Gina Hurd Telephone: (203) 625-5843 Admission Checklist Fax: (203) 625-5851 E-mail: [email protected]  Parental Visit Middle School Grades 5, 6, 7, 8 David Bruce  Application Telephone: (203) 485-3660 Fax: (203) 485-3669  Candidate Visit(s) (if applicable) E-mail: [email protected]  Testing (Grades 3-12) Upper School Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Stephen Garnett  Transcripts/Recommendations Telephone: (203) 625-5842 Fax: (203) 625-5829 E-mail: [email protected]  Financial Aid Paperwork (if applicable) Directions To Brunswick

Pre/Lower School – (203) 625-5843 Middle School – (203) 485-3660 Upper School – (203) 625-5842

Upper School – 100 Maher Avenue Campus From I-95, Southbound – Take 287 West to Exit 9N From Route 15, the Merritt Parkway – Exit 31. Follow (Hutchinson River Parkway/Merritt Parkway). Take North Street toward Greenwich to the end. Take a right Hutchinson River Parkway to Exit 30, (Route 120A. onto North Maple Avenue and then a quick left onto King Street) Turn left. Follow 120A North. School is Patterson Avenue. Maher Avenue is the first left. The approximately 3 miles on the left (second entrance). school is one hundred yards on the right. From I-95, Northbound – Take 287 West to Exit 9N From I-95 – Exit 4. Southbound take a right onto Indian (Hutchinson River Parkway/Merritt Parkway). Take Field Road, Northbound take a left onto Indian Field Hutchinson River Parkway to Exit 30, (Route 120A. Road. Turn left at traffic light onto Route 1. At sixth traffic King Street) Turn left. Follow 120A North. School is light, take a right onto Maher Avenue. The school is a approximately 3 miles on the left (second entrance). quarter mile on the left. From 684 Southbound – Exit 2. Turn left. Go through first Pre School – Pettengill Campus, light and around Westchester County Airport. Take first 116 Maple Avenue left onto Rye Lake Road. At first light, take a right onto From Merritt Parkway – Exit 31. Follow North Street King Street. School is on right (second entrance). toward Greenwich to end. Take a left onto Maple Avenue. The school is fifty yards on the right. From 684 Northbound – Exit 2. Turn right. Go through first light and around Westchester County Airport. Take From Connecticut Turnpike – Exit 4. Southbound take a the first left onto Rye Lake Road. At first light, take a right right, Northbound take a left onto Indian Field Road. Take a onto King Street. School is on right (second entrance). left onto Route 1 (first light). At fourth light take a right onto Maple Avenue. The school is a quarter mile on the left. From Pre/Upper School Campuses to Edwards Campus Lower/Middle School – Edwards Campus, Take left onto Patterson and go straight after stop sign. 1252 King Street Bear right at fork and turn right at stop sign onto Carlton From Merritt Parkway (Route 15 ) – Exit 27 (Route 120A, Road. Then take left onto Lake Avenue to rotary. At rota- King Street.) Turn right. Follow 120A North. School is ry, bear right onto Glenville Road. Entering into Glenville approximately 3 miles on the left (second entrance). with firehouse on left, continue straight to traffic light and then head left to King Street intersection. Turn right onto From Hutchinson River Parkway (Route 15) – Exit 30, King Street and go approximately 3 miles. Brunswick’s (Route 120A. King Street) Turn left. Follow 120A Edward Campus will be on your left—#1252. North. School is approximately 3 miles on the left (second entrance).

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Entrance Gate College Placement

The following list shows where all Brunswick students have enrolled over the last several years with the number at each school in parentheses.

CLASS OF 2013 CLASS OF 2012 Class of 2011 Class of 2010

Amherst College (1) Bates College Amherst College Amherst College Boston College (4) Boston College Boston College (2) Bates College Boston University (1) Boston University Bowdoin College Boston College Bucknell University (1) Brown University (3) Brown University Bowdoin College (2) Brown University (1) Bucknell University Bucknell University (3) Brown University (2) Chicago University (1) Colgate University (4) Colgate University (3) Bucknell University (3) Colgate University (1) College of William and Mary College of the Holy Cross Colby College Columbia University (1) Columbia University (2) Colorado College (2) Colorado College Cooper Union (1) Cornell University (3) Columbia University Columbia University Cornell University (1) Dartmouth College (4) Cornell University (3) Cooper Union Dartmouth College (5) Davidson College (2) Dartmouth College (3) Cornell University (2) Duke University (2) Denison University (2) Denison University Dartmouth College (3) Elon University (2) Duke University Duke University (6) Davidson College (2) Furman University (1) Elon University George Washington University Duke University (6) Georgetown University (5) George Washington University Georgetown University (7) George Washington University George Washington University (1) Georgetown University (6) Gettysburg College Georgetown University (5) Harvard College (5) Gettysburg College Hamilton College (2) Gettysburg College (2) HEC Montreal (1) Hamilton College Harvard College Harvard College (2) Hobart and William Smith Colleges (2) Harvard College (3) Middlebury College Hobart & William Smith Colleges Kenyon College (1) Howard University Northwestern (3) Kenyon College Lafayette College (1) Lafayette College Princeton University Loyola College, Maryland Loyola University New Orleans (1) Lehigh University Roanoke College McGill University Middlebury College (3) Marist College Sewanee: University of the South Middlebury College (2) New York University (2) Middlebury College St. Lawrence University Peabody Institute Notre Dame University (1) Northwestern University (3) Stanford University (2) Reed College Princeton University (1) Princeton University (2) Suffolk University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2) Quinnipiac University (1) Sarah Lawrence College Texas Christian University Southern Methodist University St. Lawrence University (1) Skidmore College (3) Trinity College (2) St. Lawrence University Stanford University (2) Southern Methodist University University of Edinburgh Stanford University (2) Trinity College (2) St. Lawrence University University of Miami SUNY University, Albany Tulane University (2) Stanford University University of North Carolina, SUNY Binghamton University University of California, Los Angeles (1) Syracuse University Chapel Hill Trinity College University of Connecticut (1) Trinity College (5) University of New Haven Tufts University University of Massachusetts (1) Tufts University (2) University of Notre Dame University of Miami University of Miami (1) University of Chicago (2) University of Ottawa University of Michigan (2) University of Michigan (2) University of Miami University of Pennsylvania (4) University of Montana University of Navarra, Spain (1) University of Notre Dame (2) University of Richmond (2) University of North Carolina, University of North Carolina (2) University of Pennsylvania (2) University of Southern California Chapel Hill University of Pennsylvania (2) University of Southern California University of Virginia (6) University of Pennsylvania University of Vermont (1) University of Vermont Vanderbilt University University of Richmond (2) University of Virginia (2) University of Virginia (4) Wake Forest University University of Virginia University of Southern California (3) Vanderbilt University Washington University, St. Louis Vanderbilt University (2) Wake Forest University (2) Villanova University Williams College Villanova University Washington and Lee University (2) Wake Forest University (2) Yale University (3) Wake Forest University (4) Washington University, St. Louis (2) Washington University, St. Louis (2) Washington & Lee University (2) Wesleyan University (1) Washington and Lee University Washington University, St. Louis William and Mary University (2) Williams College Wesleyan University (3) Yale University (3) Yale University (2) Yale University (4) Board of Trustees/Administration/Faculty

Board of Trustees Administration Faculty 2013–2014 Beattie, Richard ’80 Bruce, David History and English, Upper Director, Middle School Sanjeev Mehra, Headmaster Ackley, Mary Alice School; Dean of Academic Admission; Director of Chairman Thomas W. Philip Kindergarten Affairs, Upper School; As- Financial Aid; W. Preston Baldwin III B.A. Bucknell University B.A. Monmouth College sociate Director, College Mathematics, Middle School James F. Bell IV M.A. Wesleyan University M.A. Fairfield University Guidance B.A. University of Virginia W. Robert Berkley, Jr. ’91 B.A. St. Lawrence M.Ed. University of Virginia Allman, Amanda University Nancy M. Better Assistant Headmaster Assistant Teacher, Michael J. Bingle Faculty Support and M.A.T. Colgate University Bulazel, Alexander ’83 Lower School Industrial Arts Todd L. Boehly Enrichment B.A. Georgetown University Benjamin, Robert A.B. Hamilton College Mark H. Camel, M.D. Director of College English, Upper School Robert F. Carangelo Guidance, Upper School Allwood, Anne B.A. Colby College Burdett, Douglas B. Cort Delany, Esq. ’73 Douglas Burdett Mathematics, Upper School M.A. Wesleyan University Assistant Headmaster, Mark F. Dzialga B.A. University of Oxford Faculty Support Scott V. Haig, M.D. Head of Pre School M.A. University of Oxford Berisso, Monica and Enrichment; Director of PGCE University of Oxford Spanish, Middle School College Guidance; English, Gregory B. Hartch ’88 Gina Hurd M.A. University of London John R. Harvey ’84 B.A. Universidad de Upper School Carlos M. Hernandez Head of Lower School Buenos Aires B.A. Middlebury College Allwood, Michael M.A. Fairfield University M.A. Middlebury College Andrew H. Jacobson Kathleen Signer Chair, Mathematics Christina C. Kazazes Department; Mathematics, Berrier, Mikel Burdett, Sarah David B. MacFarlane Head of Middle School Upper School French, Upper School Head of Middle School; D. Ian McKinnon Sarah Burdett B.A. University of Oxford B.A. Universite de Paris III English Coordinator, Michael J. Odrich M.Ed. London University M.A. Universite de Paris VII Middle School Thomas D. O’Malley, Jr. ’85 Assistant Head, Upper Institute of Education Aggregation Ecole B.A. Amherst College M.A. University of Oxford Suzanne P. Peisch School Normale Superieure M.A. Middlebury College Philip F. P. Pierce Director of Student Services Amussen, Kimberly Stephen R. Pierce Stephen Duennebier Bodell, Ruth Callahan, Brian Art, Lower School Assistant Teacher, Grade Five Jeannie W. Rose B.A. Denison University Lower School B.A. Fordham University David R. Salomon Dean of Academic Affairs M.A. Manhattanville College B.A. Bowdoin College M.A.T. Manhattanville College William A. Schneider ’72 Associate Director of Scott M. Stuart College Guidance Andersen, Leslie W. Bhandari, Connie Canning, James Michael A. Troy Richard Beattie ’80 Student Services Assistant Teacher, Latin, English & Drama, Tyler J. Wolfram B.A. University of Pre School Middle School Connecticut Dean of Admission B.A. Elon University B.A. DePaul University M.S.W. Simmons College Director of Lower School M.A. Western Connecticut Admission Booth, John State University Arzeno, Anne Chair, History Department; Gina Hurd Spanish, Upper School History, Upper School Chioffi, Marcus B.A. Skidmore College B.A. Williams College History, Middle School Director, Middle School M.B.A. New York M.A. Fordham University B.A. University of Vermont Admission University M.A. Fordham University Director of Financial Aid Boyd, Terry David H. Bruce Aylward, David Class Dean, Grade Six; Ciacci, Olivia Athletic Trainer; Athletics, English and Math, English, Upper School Pre and Lower School Middle School B.A. Yale University Director, Upper School B.S. Sacred Heart University Admission B.S. Rhode Island College M.Sp.Ed. College of Cipolla, Richard G. Stephen Garnett Baker, Elizabeth New Rochelle Chair, Classics Department; Resource, Upper School Latin, Upper School B.S. University of Director of Athletics Boyd, Valerie B.S. University of Massachusetts Jeffry Harris Assistant Teacher, Rhode Island M.Sp.Ed. Fairfield M.S. University of University Lower School Director of Development B.A. Colgate University Rhode Island Thomas Murray Ph.D. University of Barker, Elizabeth Boynton, George Rhode Island Assistant Teacher, Pre School Ph.D. Oxford University Director of Technology B.S. Hamilton College Athletics Sunil Gupta A.B. Princeton University M.A. Teachers College, Clark, Margaret Barnum, Marianne Ho Columbia University Learning Specialist, Diversity Coordinator Lower School B.A. Kenyon College Bracchitta, Joseph F. B.A. Providence College Music, Middle School M.A. Boston College Barsanti, Beth Director, After B.M. The Juilliard School M.M. The Juilliard School Constantine, Alexander School Program Choral, Middle and B.A. Manhattanville College Brennan, Kristine Upper School M.A.T. Manhattanville B.F.A. Rockford College College History, Upper School B.A. College of the Holy Cross Costas, Peter Beattie, Margot M.A. Catholic University Middle School Intern Assistant Director of B.A. University of Virginia Summer Session; of America A.B.D. New York University Director of Records Coughlin, Brian M. ’94 & Scheduling Grade Three B.A. St. Lawrence University B.A. Connecticut College Coupe, Timothy Duval, James Gallagher, Judy Harris, Leslie Kennedy, Michael Technology, Pre and Math, Middle School Class Dean, Grade Five; Spanish, Upper School English, Upper School Lower School B.A. Brown University Grade Five B.A. University of Virginia B.A. Middlebury College B.A. Iona College M.A. Simmons College B.S. Southern Connecticut M.A. Iona College M.A.T. Sacred State University Kern, Krista Heart University Dychkowski, Daniel Harris, Michael J. Art, Middle School Science, Upper School Gallagher, Lauren Mathematics, Upper School B.A. Parsons School Crawford, Sarah B.A. James Madison Assistant Teacher, B.A. University of of Design Italian & Latin, University Lower School Notre Dame M.A. City College of Upper School M.A. State University of B.A. University of Dayton New York B.A. Tufts University New York at Stony Hastings, B. Tucker M.A. Middlebury College Brook Garnett, Stephen Class Dean, Junior Class; Kirby-Smith, Matthew Director, Upper School French, Upper School; Theater Technical Director, Crosby, Jay Eno, Beth Admission; English, Student Exchange and Off- Upper School History, Middle School Pre Kindergarten Upper School Campus Study Chair B.A. Washington & B.A. Trinity College B.A. Colgate University B.A. Denison University A.B. Bowdoin College Lee University M.Ed. Manhattanville M.S. College of St. Rose M.A. Middlebury College M.A. Columbia University College Kirsch, Shane Falco, Joseph George, Elizabeth Hearn, Barbara Instrumental Music, Das, Sue Athletics, Middle School Assistant Teacher, Pre School Assistant Teacher, Pre School Upper School Grade One B.S. Central Connecticut B.A. New York University B.A. St. Lawrence University B.F.A. SUNY B.A. St. Xavier’s College State College Purchase College M.A. University of Calcutta Gilsenan, Brendan Hempleman, Carter ’02 M.A.T. Manhattanville M.A.T. Manhattanville Farson, Brett Chair, English Department; Intern, Middle School College College Athletics, Middle School English, Upper School B.S. Lehigh University Ph.D. Fordham University B.A. Amherst College B.A. Denison University Landesman, Kevin M.A. DePaul University Hirsch, Sara Mathematics, Middle DeAngelo, Michael Fenton, Valerie Assistant Teacher, School; Middle School Director of Security & Safety Library Director; Class Gilsenan, Kim Lower School Math Coordinator A.S. Norwalk Dean, Freshman Class Speech & Language B.A. Colgate University B.A. Emory University Community College B.A. Iona College Specialist, Pre School B.B.A. Emory University M.L.S. St. John’s University B.A. University of Denver Hoyos, Alina M.A.T. Emory University Dinkels, Kristen M.A. Northwestern Spanish, Upper & Director, Assistant Fessenden, Jamie University Lower School Lane, Lisa Teacher Program Graphic Arts, Upper School B.A. Georgetown Grade One, Lower School B.A. University of Delaware B.F.A. University of Gonzalez-Ocana, Jaime University B.A. Boston College M.P.S. Manhattanville Massachusetts, Amherst Chair, Modern Language M.A.T. Manhattanville College M.A. Long Island University Department Upper School Hruska, Derek College B.A. University of Santiago Class Dean, Sophomore Dobbs, Jean Fischetti, Anthony M.A. University of Santiago Class; Science, Upper School La Riviere, Lorna Reading/Math, Pre and History Coordinator, M.A./Ph.D. University of B.S. University of Denver Art, Middle School Lower School Middle School; Class Dean, Rennes 2 B.F.A. Rhode Island B.S. Valparaiso University Grade Eight Hull, Deborah School of Design B.A. Trinity College Goodman, Kim Technology, Middle School M.A.T. Manhattanville Dragone, Connie J.D. Fordham University Science, Upper School B.A. College of William College Kindergarten B.S. University of & Mary B.A. Manhattanville College Fletcher, Lee Connecticut Liu, Hongbing M.A. Manhattanville College Athletics, Middle School Hurd, Gina Chinese, Middle School B.S. University of Gupta, Poonam Dean of Admission; B.A. Nankai University DuCharme, Matthew South Carolina Math & Computer, Director, Pre School/Lower M.B.A. Johnson & Science, Middle School M.A. Gordon-Conwell Upper School School Admission; Wales University B.S. St. Lawrence University Theological Seminary B.A. University of Delhi Head of Pre School M.A. Kota University B.S. Southern Connecticut Mandes, Steven Duda, Carey Follansbee, Rob State University History Intern, Upper School Assistant Teacher, Physics, Upper School Gupta, Sunil M.A. Fairfield University B.A. Harvard College Lower School B.A. Williams College Director of Technology B.A. Wake Forest M.A. Columbia University B.A. University of Delhi Ingarra, Kristen Manyuru, James University M.A. University of Delhi Kindergarten Academic Technology Fowler, Timothy B.S. University of Coordinator; History, Duennebier, Joshua ’99 Science, Upper School Hall, Andrew Connecticut Middle School English, Middle School B.S. SUNY Oswego Chair, Visual and M.A.T. Sacred Heart B.A. Middlebury College B.A. University of Denver M.S. SUNY New Paltz Performing Arts; Art, University M.A.T. Manhattanville M.A.T. Manhattanville Upper School College College Foyle, Suzanne B.A. North Staffordshire Iorillo, Kim Grade Four University Grade Four Marban, Hector Duennebier, Kathryn B.A. Lake Forest College M.Ed. Huddersfield College B.A. University of Spanish, Pre/Lower School English, Middle School California, San Diego B.A. National Center of B.A. Middlebury College Fraser, Power ’74 Hannigan, Michael ’01 Technical Industrial M.A.T. Manhattanville Assistant Director of History, Upper School Jackson, Dwight Instruction in Mexico College Athletics Middle School B.A. Middlebury College Mathematics, Upper School B.A. Colgate University B.A. Harvard College Martell, Brett Duennebier, Stephen M.A. Fairfield University Harris, Jeffry C. M.S. Stanford University Science Coordinator, Assistant Head, Upper Director of Athletics; M.B.A. Stanford University Lower School School; Director of Student Freeman, Brian History, Upper School B.A. Manhattanville College Services; History/Health, English & Greek, B.A. University of Virginia Kaptcianos, John M.P.S. Manhattanville Upper School Upper School Math, Upper School College B.A. Trinity College B.A. Wesleyan University B.S. Saint Michael’s College M.Phil. Yale University M.A. Harvard University M.S. University of Vermont Ph.D. Harvard University Faculty Continued

Martin, John Myer, Kathleen Redmond, Abby Smith, Katherine Warne, Grace English, Upper School Grade Three Theater, Upper School Assistant Teacher, Pre School Mathematics, Upper School B.A. Columbia University B.A. SUNY Albany B.F.A. Parsons School B.A. Boston College B.S. Mount M.A. Columbia University M.S. SUNY Plattsburgh of Design Holyoke College Smith, Susan H. M.S. University of New McCree, Lorayne Nins, Thomas Rogers, Will Grade Three Hampshire Assistant Teacher, Assistant Director Class Dean, Grade B.A. Amherst College Lower School of Diversity Seven; Classics Coordinator, Weber, Steven B.S. Miami University B.A. Virginia Union Middle School; Spaulding, Jennifer Co-Chair, Science of Ohio University Latin, Middle School Grade Four Department; Science, M.A. Virginia Union B.A. Bard College B.A. Southern Connecticut Upper School McGrath, Ryan University State University B.S. Florida Institute Athletic Trainer, D.D. Eastern Rouse, Will M.S. University of Bridgeport of Technology Middle School Theological Seminary Middle School Intern M.S. Florida Institute B.S. Central Connecticut D.M. New York B.A. Bowdoin College Stephens, James of Technology State University Theological Seminary Mathematics, Middle School M.S. Long Island University Salazar, Nicholas B.A. University of Virginia M.S. Pace University McGuinness, John Ostrye, Timothy F. Latin, Upper School Athletic Trainer Assistant Director of B.A. University of Strileckis, Andrea Weitzman, Rebecca B.S. Lindenwood University Athletics, Pre School/ Notre Dame Grade Five Grade Two Lower School M.A. Yale University B.A. Franklin & B.S. James Madison McShane, Marianne B.S. Manhattan College J.D. Yale University Marshall College University Librarian, Middle School M.S. Western Connecticut M.Phil. Yale University M.A. Manhattanville College M.P.S. Manhattanville B.A. University of East State University College Anglia, England Sargent, Ellen Strileckis, Marc Dip.Lib. College of Paternina, Ana History, Middle School Assistant Director of Athletics Wells, Rachel Librarianship, Spanish, Middle School B.A. Middlebury College B.S. Southern Connecticut Assistant Teacher, Aberystwyth, Wales B.A. Complutens, M.A.T. Manhattanville State University Lower School Madrid, Spain College B.S. Smith College Melkonian, Mimi Taylor, Robert L. History, Upper School Arabic, Upper School Pendergast, John J. Scalzo, Michael Westhoff, Jean Chair, Religion & A.B. Harvard College B.A. The Higher Athletics, Upper School Speech & Language Philosophy Department; M.B.A. Columbia University National Conservancy B.S. Villanova University Specialist, Lower School History, Upper School of Music, Beirut B.S. Mercy College A.B. Harvard College H.N.D. Polytechnic of Scheufele, Paul Tillman, Eric W. M.A. Lehman College M.T.S. Harvard English, Upper School North London, England Associate Director, Divinity School College Guidance B.A. Ohio Wesleyan White, Amy University Meloni, Patricia A. B.A. Middlebury College Grade Two M.A. Wesleyan University Grade Two Petrelli, Taryn M.B.A. Babson College B.A. Sienna College B.S. Temple University Intern, Middle School M.A.T. Manhattanville

M.S. Pennsylvania B.A. Middlebury College Schott, Sonia Turner, James College Physics, Upper School State University Science, Middle School B.A. Skidmore College Philip, Lela B.S. University of White, Katie Metzger, Vanessa Art, PreSchool Pennsylvania Grade 5

Occupational Therapy, B.A. Denison University M.S. Boston University Van Atta, John R. B.A. University of California, Master Teacher, Oaklawn Pre School M.B.A. University of Santa Barbara Chair in Amer. History, B.S. East Carolina Polikoff, Steven Connecticut M.A.T. Manhattanville Upper School University Athletics, Middle and College Upper School Schwartz, Deborah B.A. Ball State University M.A. University of Virginia Michie, Joan B.A. Bowdoin College Pre Kindergarten Williams, Zachary Ph.D. University of Virginia Librarian, Pre and Ed.M. Harvard University B.A. St. Lawrence English, Middle School Lower School University B.A. Johns Hopkins B.A. Eckerd College Potter, Seth M.A. Manhattanville College VanBelle, Ron University Mathematics, Upper School M.L.S. Rutgers University English and Theater, B.A. Williams College Upper School Shepard, Brian ’97 Withstandley, Erin K. M.B.A. London Minsky, Neil R. B.A. Hartwick College Visual Arts, Upper School; Coordinator of Foreign Business School Academic Dean, M.A. Middlebury College College Guidance Languages, Middle School; Middle School; B.A. Amherst College French, Middle School English, Middle School Puleo, Arianna Virtue, Kristie B.A. Middlebury College Assistant Teacher, B.A. Johns Hopkins Assistant Teacher, Pre School Shine, Jarrett ’92 M.A. Middlebury College Lower School University B.A. Connecticut College Associate Director of B.A. College of Charleston M.A. Columbia University Admission & Alumni Affairs Withstandley, Paul B. Raaen, Paul B.S. Lafayette College Spanish, Upper School; Wamunyu, Anne Montanez, Dana Instrumental Music, Class Dean, Senior Class Music, Pre & Lower School Co-Chair, Science Upper School Signer, Kathleen B.A. Rutgers University B.Ed. Kenyatta University Department; Science B.A. Concordia College Head of Lower School; M.A. Middlebury College M.A. University of Reading Research, Upper School M.M. Southern Methodist Curriculum Coordinator, D.M.A. Boston University B.A. Denison University University Lower School; Wynia, Krista M.A. New York University B.A. Trinity College Science, Middle School Raissis, Toni M.A.T. Lewis & Wang, Jing B.A. Concordia College Chinese, Upper School Montanez, Juan Grade One Clark College M.A. Concordia University B.A. Hunter College Director of Community B.S. NY Institute M.A. Fairfield University Service; Health, of Technology Smith, Amanda Upper School M.A.T. Manhattanville Assistant Teacher, B.A. St. Michael’s College College Lower School M.A.T. Manhattanville B.A. Muhlenberg College College Application for Admission: Grades 5 through 8

Brunswick Admission Office 100 Maher Avenue Greenwich, Connecticut 06830

203-625-5800 203-625-5889 Fax

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Applicant’s name Present grade Attach recent photo of applicant

Applying for grade For year beginning September Application for Admission for the year beginning September Year

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Applicant’s Parents’ Status: Both Living  Separated  Divorced 

In case of separation or divorce it is necessary for the school to have the above information on both natural parents. If necessary, copy this paper or submit this information on a separate sheet of paper. If not available, please provide an explanation.

Applicant’s Brothers Applicant’s Sisters (Name, School, Date Of Birth) (Name, School, Date Of Birth)

Name and relationship of any friends/relatives who have attended Brunswick:

Preferred address for all other communications: Home  Father’s business  Mother’s business  What are the reasons for your application to Brunswick School? (May be filled out by student or parent)

TESTING Please make arrangements to take the standardized tests required for applicants going into grades five through twelve. Test should be taken no later than mid-January.

Name of Test Test Site Date of Test

FINANCIAL AID Awards are given on a need basis only, not for merit or scholastic accomplishments. Is applicant applying for financial aid? Yes  No  (If yes, a Parent’s Confidential Form will be sent to you.)

REFERENCES: If applying for grade five, please list current homeroom or classroom teacher, principal, director of school, or headmaster.

If applying for grades six through eight, please list current math teacher, English teacher, and principal, headmaster, division head, or advisor.

(Appropriate forms and envelopes are included and should be distributed after December 1 by the applicant, to names listed below.)

Name Relationship Address

PARENT SIGNATURE I certify that all information submitted in the admission process—including the application and any other supporting materials—is factually true and honestly presented. I understand that the applicant may be subject to a range of possible disciplinary actions, including admission revocation or expulsion, should the information I’ve certified be false. I agree that the information provided on the application, along with all information and materials of any kind received by the admission office, will be considered confidential and will not be disclosed to anyone, including the applicant and his family.

Parent’s Signature Date of Application Please sign and return this form with a nonrefundable $75 application fee to the Admission Office by December 15. Application fee is waived for financial aid candidates.

Brunswick School admits students of any race, creed, color, and national or ethnic origin. CONFIDENTIAL Independent School Common Recommendation Form For Grade 5 Brunswick School The Greenwich Country The Masters School Rippowam Cisqua School The Unquowa School Convent of the Sacred Heart Day School The Mead School Rockland Country Day School Whitby School Fairfield Country Day School Hackley School New Canaan Country School Rye Country Day School Wooster School The Fraser-Woods School The Harvey School Pear Tree Point School School of the Holy Child Greens Farms Academy King REACH Prep St. Luke’s School Greenwich Academy The Long Ridge School Ridgfield Academy The Stanwich School TO THE PARENTS: As part of the undersigned child’s application for admission, the schools listed above require recommendations. The undersigned acknowledges that these recommendations are confidential communications. The undersigned waives all rights to access recommendations and acknowledges that the school is relying on this waiver and would not consider the applicant without it.

Parent/Guardian Authorization Signature for release of records

This form is used by the schools listed above. Please complete it, keep the original and send a photocopy directly to the requesting school. Your comments will be held in the strictest confidence. Thank you very much for your assistance.

Name of Applicant Current grade

How long have you known the candidate? In what connection? Please circle the number that best applies in each category: Academic Development Weak Fair Good Excellent Exceptional Reading: Decoding skills 1 2 3 4 5 Comprehension 1 2 3 4 5 Math: Computation 1 2 3 4 5 Conceptualization 1 2 3 4 5 Problem solving 1 2 3 4 5 Language: Comprehension 1 2 3 4 5 Follows directions 1 2 3 4 5 Oral expression 1 2 3 4 5 Written expression 1 2 3 4 5 Vocabulary 1 2 3 4 5 Attention span 1 2 3 4 5 Motivation 1 2 3 4 5 Study habits 1 2 3 4 5 Quality of work 1 2 3 4 5 Contributions to group 1 2 3 4 5 Achievement relative to potential 1 2 3 4 5 Social/Emotional Development Level of maturity 1 2 3 4 5 Relationship with peers 1 2 3 4 5 Relationship with adults 1 2 3 4 5 Relationship with parents 1 2 3 4 5 Consideration of others 1 2 3 4 5 Adaptability 1 2 3 4 5 Sense of humor 1 2 3 4 5 Curiosity 1 2 3 4 5 Imagination and creativity 1 2 3 4 5 Self-confidence 1 2 3 4 5 Conduct 1 2 3 4 5 Please comment: 1. What adjectives come to mind to describe this applicant?

(Over) 2. Emotional development (self-image, acceptance of limits/routines, ability to make transitions, tolerance of frustration):

3. Social maturity (cooperation, respect for the rights of others, willingness to share, acceptance of constructive criticism):

4. Personal qualities (leadership, character, honesty, sense of humor, responsibility, concern for others):

5. Academic development: Please define areas of academic strength and weakness and comment on their nature and extent.

6. Special interests or talents:

7. Parent cooperation and involvement:

8. To your knowledge, is the parents’ perception of their child compatible with the school’s understanding of the child?

9. Comments or other information you believe might be helpful:

In relation to boys and girls of the same age you have known and using the scale below, how would you rate the candidate?

Weak Fair Good Excellent Exceptional For Academic Promise      For Character and Personal Promise      Overall Recommendation     

Please check here if you wish to discuss this candidate by telephone:  Best time to call

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School Telephone

Signature Date CONFIDENTIAL MATH TEACHER CONFIDENTIAL RECOMMENDATION Independent School Common Recommendation Form for Grades 6-12 Brunswick School The Greenwich Country The Long Ridge School Ridgfield Academy The Stanwich School Convent of the Sacred Heart Day School The Masters School Rippowam Cisqua School The Unquowa School Fairfield Country Day School Hackley School The Mead School Rockland Country Day School Whitby School The Fraser-Woods School The Harvey School The Montessori School Rye Country Day School Wooster School Greens Farms Academy Hopkins School New Canaan Country School School of the Holy Child Greenwich Academy King REACH Prep St. Luke’s School TO THE PARENTS: As part of the undersigned child’s application for admission, the schools listed above require letters of recommendation be provided with the application. The undersigned acknowledges that each letter of recommendation is a confidential communication between the person recommending the undersigned student and the school. The undersigned waives any right to receive, review, inspect or have access to any letter(s) of recommendation, whether in possession of the person recommending the undersigned student or the school. The undersigned acknowledges that the school is relying upon this waiver and that the school would not consider the application without it.

Parent/Guardian Authorization (Signature) Date

Name of Applicant Current grade

TO THE TEACHER: This form is used by the schools listed above. Please complete it, keep the original and send a photocopy directly to the requesting school. Your comments will be held in the strictest confidence. Your assistance is appreciated.

1. How long have you known the candidate?

2. What are the first words that come to mind in order to describe the applicant?

3. In what course do you currently teach this student?

4. How would you classify the level of the course?  Remedial  Regular  Accelerated  Honors 5. What text (including author and publisher) is used in this course? What pages or chapters do you expect to cover by the end of the current school year?

6. What tools are regularly used in your math program? Check all that apply.  manipulatives  graphing calculators  four-function calculators  computers  scientific calculators  other: 7. Student’s mathematical background. Check the box below next to those courses which the student will have completed by the end of the current school year.  Grade five math  First Year Algebra (including quadratic, exponential,  Grade six math and rational functions)  Grade seven math  Geometry  Pre-Algebra  Second Year Algebra (not including trigonometry)  Basic First Year Algebra (does not include  Second Year Algebra (including numerical trigonometry) extensive study of quadratics)  Pre-Calculus (including analytical trigonometry)  Other: (Over) 8. Which of the previously listed courses would you recommend the student study next year?

9. Please evaluate the candidate in relation to other students of the same age/grade you have taught in mathematics. Check the appropriate box for each item below.

Below Truly Average Average Good Excellent Outstanding Knowledge of basic facts      Accuracy in use of basic facts      Problem solving ability      Reasoning skills     

Ability to see connections among mathematical concepts     

Overall Performance      Overall Effort     

Does the candidate show a willingness to accept the challenge of more difficult problems and exercises?  Rarely  Occasionally  Often How would you rate the candidate’s overall command of mathematics when compared to other students whom you have taught?  Below Average  Average  Top 25%  Top 10% 10. Please comment on any aspect of the candidate’s intellectual interests, ability and academic achievement and potential, in math class specifically or in school work generally.

11. Please tell us about the candidate’s personal qualities, if possible, by providing specific information or relating an anecdote that gives insight into this person’s personality and character.

Summary In relation to students of the same age you have known, how would you rate the candidate?

Weak Fair Good Excellent Exceptional Academic Promise      Character and Personal Promise      Overall Evaluation     

Please check here if you wish to discuss this candidate by telephone:  Best time to call

Name: (Please print) Position:

School: Telephone:

Signature: Date: Please return a copy of this form directly to the school in the envelope provided by the applicant. CONFIDENTIAL ENGLISH TEACHER CONFIDENTIAL RECOMMENDATION Independent School Common Recommendation Form for Grades 6-12 Brunswick School Hackley School The Montessori School School of the Holy Child Convent of the Sacred Heart The Harvey School New Canaan Country School St. Luke’s School Fairfield Country Day School Hopkins School REACH Prep The Stanwich School The Fraser-Woods School King Ridgfield Academy The Unquowa School Greens Farms Academy The Long Ridge School Rippowam Cisqua School Whitby School Greenwich Academy The Masters School Rockland Country Day School Wooster School The Greenwich Country Day School The Mead School Rye Country Day School

TO THE PARENTS: As part of the undersigned child’s application for admission, the schools listed above require letters of recommendation be provided with the application. The undersigned acknowledges that each letter of recommendation is a confidential communication between the person recommending the undersigned student and the school. The undersigned waives any right to receive, review, inspect or have access to any letter(s) of recommendation, whether in possession of the person recommending the undersigned student or the school. The undersigned acknowledges that the school is relying upon this waiver and that the school would not consider the application without it.

Parent/Guardian Authorization (Signature) Date

Name of Applicant Current grade

1. How long have you known the candidate?

2. In what course do you currently teach this student?

3. What are the first words that come to mind in order to describe the applicant?

4. Please evaluate the candidate in relation to other students of the same age/grade you have taught in English. Please check the appropriate box for each item below.

Truly Writing Below Average Average Good Excellent Outstanding Mechanics and Organization      Style      Content and Originality      Reading Comprehension      Class Participation      Overall Performance      Overall Effort     

(Over) Does the candidate read widely on his/her own?  Rarely  Moderately  Extensively How would you rate the candidate’s overall facility with language (written and oral) compared to other students whom you have taught?  Below Average  Average  Top 25%  Top 10% 5. Please comment on any aspect of the candidate’s intellectual interests, ability and academic achievement and potential, in English or in school work generally.

6. Please tell us about the candidate’s personal qualities, if possible, by providing specific information or relating an anecdote that gives insight into this person’s personality and character.

Summary In relation to students of the same age you have known, how would you rate the candidate?

Weak Fair Good Excellent Exceptional Academic Promise      Character and Personal Promise      Overall Evaluation     

Please check here if you wish to discuss this candidate by telephone:  Best time to call

Name: (Please print) Position:

School: Telephone:

Signature: Date: Please return a copy of this form directly to the school in the envelope provided by the applicant. CONFIDENTIAL Independent School Extracurricular Recommendation Form

Applicant’s Name Current Grade

TO THE PARENTS: As part of the undersigned child’s application for admission, the school you are applying to requires recommendations. The undersigned acknowledges that these recommendations are confidential communications. The undersigned waives all rights to access recommendations and acknowledges that the school is relying on this waiver and would not consider the applicant without it.

Parent/Guardian Authorization Signature for release of records

To the person providing this recommendation: Thank you in advance for your time. Although we will receive school records, the admission committee greatly values input from others who have instructed or coached the candidate. We are grateful to you for candidly sharing your thoughts with us and assure you that all replies will be confidential and not retained as part of the student’s permanent record. A return envelope is provided for your convenience.

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

Please briefly describe your activity (time involved, productions, performances, publications). What is the student’s level of commitment? Please note any significant achievement or distinction.

What adjectives or phrases would you use to describe the student?

How does the student respond to: Peers? Adults? Advice? Criticism? If the student were left in your group without supervision, he would most likely:  assume responsibility to direct or organize the group  continue to work on his own  wait for further instruction  lose interest or possibly become disruptive  other (please explain)

We welcome any additional remarks. (Please use another page if needed.)

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- Independent School Common Report and Transcript Release Form Please comment:

1. In what areas has the student shown any unusual ability or aptitude?

2. Has the applicant been censured for academic or social behavior? If yes, please explain.

3. Has the candidate’s home environment been a positive force in his or her development?

4. Is the parents’ perception of their child compatible with the school’s understanding of the child?

5. Summary Appraisal:

In relation to students of the same age you have known and using the scale below, how would you rate the candidate?

Weak Fair Good Excellent Exceptional For Academic Promise      For Character and Personal Promise      Overall Recommendation     

Please check here if you wish to discuss this candidate by telephone:  Best time to call

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School Telephone

Signature Date Brunswick School Brunswick School Admission Office 100 Maher Avenue Greenwich, CT 06830