Application Checklist

Application Checklist Middle (Grades 5-8) and Upper School (Grades 9-12) The standard process for applicants involves an on-campus conversation with the parents/legal guardian, a student visit, teacher recommendations, records from the applicant’s current school, admission testing and student and parent statements. The applicant’s file is thoughtfully reviewed by an Admission Committee and parents are notified of a decision in writing.

√Application Form for Admission and $50.00 Application Fee Please complete this form and submit with your application fee at your earliest convenience to begin this process.

√Consent for Records Release Please sign and return this form to Abington Friends School. This will grant your child’s school permission to release all current school records to AFS.

√Parent Statement Please complete the parent form and share with us your perspective as a parent.

√Parent Interview Please contact the admission office at 215-576-3950 to schedule a parent interview.

√Student Statement Applicant is to complete this form and essay in his or her own words. √Student Visit Please contact the admission office at 215-576-3950 to arrange a school visit for your child.

√Teacher Recommendations Please give our math and English recommendation forms to your child’s current teachers. √Graded Writing Sample Applicants to grades 5-11 are required to submit a written assignment that has been completed for school and graded by a teacher.

√Admission Testing Please make arrangements for scheduling one of the following entrance exams: SSAT, ISEE or WISC IV

Students whose applications are complete by December 11 will be notified of an admission decision by February 1. Rolling admission begins after February 1 and decisions will be conveyed in a timely manner upon completion of the application process.

If you have any questions at any point throughout the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us at (215) 886-4350.

575 Washington Lane, Jenkintown, PA 19046 p: 215-886-4350 / f: 215-886-9143 / [email protected] Application for Admission

Grade 5 - 11 A $50 non-refundable application fee is required

Student Information Full Name ______first middle last Preferred Name ______n Male n Female Date of Birth _____/______/______Age ______Primary Home Address ______City ______State ______Zip Code ______Primary Home Phone ______Preferred Family Email ______Current Grade ______Applying for Grade ______beginning September of 20 ______

(Optional) Ethnicity of Applicant (Optional) ______If family of applicant belongs to the Society of Friends, please provide the name of the Meeting. ______n Member n Attendee

Education Current School ______Grades Attended ______Address ______City ______State ______Phone Number ______

Previous School ______Grades Attended ______City ______State ______Phone Number ______

Has applicant applied to AFS at any other time? nYes nNo If so, when and for what grade ______

Family Information Siblings of applicant Name ______Age _____ Grade _____ School/College ______Name ______Age _____ Grade _____ School/College ______Name ______Age _____ Grade _____ School/College ______

Members of your family who are currently attending or have attended AFS Name ______Relationship ______Class of ______Name ______Relationship ______Class of ______

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Parent/Guardian Information Parent/Guardian #1 Full Name ______Relationship ______Address (if different from student) ______Home Phone ______Cell Phone ______Work Phone ______Email ______Employer/Business Name ______Self Employed? nYes nNo Position/Title ______Occupation ______College(s) attended, if any, and degree(s) earned ______Stepparent’s name (if applicable) ______

Parent/Guardian #2 (if deceased, please indicate) Full Name ______Relationship ______Address (if different from student) ______Home Phone ______Cell Phone ______Work Phone ______Email ______Employer/Business Name ______Self Employed? nYes nNo Position/Title ______Occupation ______College(s) attended, if any, and degree(s) earned ______Stepparent’s name (if applicable) ______

Who should be the the primary point of contact thoughout the application process? ______Which is the best phone number to contact you: n Home n Cell n Work Parent(s)/Guardian(s) marital status: Married Domestic Partnership Co-Parenting Widowed Single Separated Divorced Never Married

If divorced or separated, please clarify custody and living arrangements. ______

Who will assume financial responsibility for the applicant? (please list full name(s)) ______

Are you interested in applying for tuition assistance? n Yes nNo

575 Washington Lane, Jenkintown, PA 19046 p: 215-886-4350 / f: 215-886-9143 / [email protected] Parent Statement

Student Name ______

Why Abington Friends School? Please tell us what influenced you to apply to the School. ______

If your child chooses to attend Abington Friends School, what qualities or characteristics would you like to see the School develop in him or her? ______

To provide us with insight into your child, please describe your impressions of your son’s or daughter’s strengths, as well as any areas of challenge. ______

Please describe an experience or anecdote that exemplifies a quality you admire in your child. ______

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How does your child spend their free time? ______

Has your child ever skipped or repeated a grade? If so, please indicate the grade or grades and the circumstances. ______

Describe special circumstances, if any, which may have affected your child’s performance in school (for example, illness or frequent changes in home or school life). ______

(Optional)

Are there any physical (allergies, medications, etc.) or emotional factors that would help us better know your child as a learner? If so, please explain. ______

Has the applicant had a psycho-educational evaluation? If so, when and by whom? ______

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How did you learn about Abington Friends School? (please check all that apply and indicate name ) AFS Family ______ Newspaper Ad ______ AFS Event ______ Radio Ad ______ Athletic Coach ______ Lawn Sign ______ Internet Search ______ Postcard Mailing ______School Fair ______ Social Media ______Professional Recommendation (psychologist, educational consultant or school personnel) ______Other ______Testing For applicants to grades 5-11, please indicate which test your child will submit: SSAT ISEE WISC IV Test date _____/______/______

Teacher References Please indicate below the names of two current teachers to whom you have given the reference forms. Also, please list the school’s name and phone number . Students who are applying for grades 5-11 must have both a math and an English reference. If your child’s math and English teacher are the same, please provide the name of another teacher as the second reference.

Reference ______Subject ______School ______Telephone ______ Reference ______Subject ______School ______Telephone ______

Signature of Parent/Guardian ______Date ______/ ______/ ______

575 Washington Lane, Jenkintown, PA 19046 p: 215-886-4350 / f: 215-886-9143 / [email protected] Student Statement Grade 5 - 11

The student is to complete this form in his or her own words. Your Name ______Preferred Name ______Telephone ______Preferred Email ______Current grade ______Date of Birth ______

1. What subjects have you most enjoyed in school and why? ______

2. What subjects do you find challenging and why? ______

3. Briefly describe any experience studying a foreign language in school. At AFS, students in 5th & 6th grades study Spanish; students in 7th through 12th grade choose French or Spanish. Which would you elect to take next year at AFS? ______

4. Describe any personal qualities you admire in others and would like to develop within yourself. ______

5. Briefly describe a social issue or concern of importance to you, and what you would do to bring about positive change. ______Interests and Activities Please circle the activities in which you would be interested in participating at AFS: Athletics: baseball basketball cross country golf lacrosse soccer softball tennis wrestling ultimate frisbee track swimming Arts: musicals chorus drama broadcast news ceramics photography studio arts yearbook technical theatre instrumental program jazz ensemble literary magazine

6. Tell us about your extracurricular interests in and out of school in the order of importance to you (For example, athletics, arts, community service, competitions, etc.) : ______Activity Hours Per Week Position Held (if applicable)

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Briefly describe why the activity at the top of your list is most important to you. ______

7. Please note any honors, awards or achievements of which you are particularly proud. ______

Student Essay (Required to complete your application) 1. In your own words, please answer one of the following essay questions. The essay may be typed or handwritten and need not be long, perhaps one page. Attach your essay to this form. A. The one character in a book or story with whom I most identify is... B. What has been the most difficult challenge for you in life thus far? Why was it so difficult? What did you learn from the experience? C. Share with us your favorite song lyric, movie line or quote and why it has special meaning for you

Student Graded Writing Sample 1. Please attach a written assignment for school that has been submitted to and returned by a teacher.

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Consent for Records Release

Dear Parents:

As part of the application process for admission to Abington Friends School, we require academic records from the school your child is currently attending. In order for a school to release any records, you must provide your written consent. This release also grants permission for Abington Friends School to contact a school for purposes of talking with teachers, administrators or support service personnel.

Please complete and sign the release below and return this form to Abington Friends School together with the application and $50 fee at your earliest convenience. Thank you.

Full Name of Student ______Date of Birth _____/______/______Applying for Grade ______Current Grade ______Present School’s Name ______School’s Address ______City ______State ______Zip ______Fax Number ______

I/we give authorization to release to Abington Friends School:

• Current year report cards • Final report cards from previous years • Standardized test results • Psychoeducational evaluations • Student disciplinary records • Final transcripts and grades for current year (required upon enrollment) • All medical records (required upon enrollment)

Parent/Guardian Signature ______Date _____/______/______

575 Washington Lane, Jenkintown, PA 19046 p: 215-886-4350 / f: 215-886-9143 / [email protected] e Directions to AFS

From the Pennsylvania Turnpike Take exit #343 (Willow Grove). Follow Route 611 south for five miles (stay on route 611) into Jenkintown. At Greenwood Avenue (one light south of the light at West Avenue intersection), turn left. At the next light, turn left again onto Washington Lane. AFS is on your right. The Office of Admission is located in the Tyson House, which is the first building as you enter campus.

From Center City Go north on Route 611 (Broad Street). Just past 66th Street, Route 611 bears to the right. Stay on Route 611 for approximately three more miles to the light at Washington Lane. Turn right and continue through light at Greenwood Avenue. AFS is on your right. The Office of Admission is located in the Tyson House, which is the first building as you enter campus.

From the Main Line Take City Line Avenue to Lincoln Drive. Follow Lincoln Drive through the light at Wissahickon Avenue. Turn right at the first light (Johnson). Follow Johnson to Chew Avenue and turn right. Go to the first light and turn left onto Washington Lane. Continue on Washington Lane for approximately three miles into Jenkintown. Cross Old York Road and continue through the light at Greenwood Avenue. AFS is on your right. The Office of Admission is located in the Tyson House, which is the first building as you enter campus.

From the Blue Route Take the Blue Route (I-476) to the PA Turnpike - NJ East. Exit at Ft. Washington (Exit 26) and take 309 South to the first traffic light. Turn left onto Greenwood Avenue. Follow Greenwood over the Jenkintown train station bridge. Turn right at the light onto Township Line Road. Make a left at the light onto Washington Lane. Cross Old York Road and continue through the light at Greenwood Avenue. AFS is on your right. The Office of Admission is located in the Tyson House, which is the first building as you enter campus.

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