CHANDLER SCHOOL ADMISSIONS Chandler School • 1005 Armada Drive, Pasadena, CA 91103 • P: 626.795.9314 • F: 626.795.6508 • www.chandlerschool.org The mission of Chandler School is to provide each student with the highest quality and most academically challenging education in a nurturing, balanced and diverse environment. Chandler students gain a love of learning, a means of thinking independently and an ability to work collaboratively. A Chandler education seeks to develop good character, self-reliance and a commitment to community in students as a foundation for academic and personal success. Chandler School seeks bright, motivated and well-rounded students who can benefit from a strong academic curriculum and the wide range of opportunities included in our program. Admissions decisions are made without discrimination as to race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin and are made without regard to financial assistance. ADMISSIONS OPEN HOUSE Saturday, October 14, 2017 9–11:30 a.m. Reservations are not required. Children are encouraged to attend. Campus tours are scheduled by appointment after an application has been received. KEY ADMISSIONS DEADLINES: • Sibling applications (all grade levels) are due by October 31, 2017 • Kindergarten applications are due by 3 p.m. on December 15, 2017 • Applications for Grades 1-7 are due by 3 p.m. on January 12, 2018 • All supplemental forms are due by February 1, 2018 • All candidates will be notified of admission decisions on March 9, 2018 APPLICANTS FOR KINDERGARTEN Applicants must be five years of age by September 1 of their entering year. All candidates for Chandler’s kindergarten openings must be evaluated during a developmental assessment coordinated by Integrated Learning Solutions (ILS) on one of the screening dates offered. Registration is online at integratedlearningsolutions.org. Applicants will also be assigned a winter play date on campus after an application has been received. APPLICANTS FOR GRADES ONE THROUGH FOUR Campus visits for prospective students are required and afternoon appointments in February will be scheduled after an application has been received. APPLICANTS FOR GRADES FIVE THROUGH SEVEN Candidates must take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) no later than February 1. Online registration is available at iseetest.org. Chandler’s school code is 054037. Campus visits for prospective students are also required. After an application has been received, candidates will be scheduled for a campus visit and interview: • Afternoon appointments in February for fifth-grade applicants • Morning appointments in November-January for Middle School applicants and at least one parent. COMMON TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORM FOR KINDERGARTEN Pasadena Area California Association of Independent Schools Barnhart School Chandler School Clairbourn School Crestview Preparatory School The Gooden School High Point Academy Mayfield Junior School New Horizon School Polytechnic School Saint Mark’s School Sequoyah School Walden School The Waverly School ___________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________ Name of Student Current School Name Application Year PARENT OR GUARDIAN: Please read and sign the following before giving this form to your child’s teacher. Please include an addressed/stamped envelope to each of the schools to which your child is applying. I understand and agree that the information contained in this Teacher Recommendation Form is confidential, will be used only in the admissions process, and will not become part of my child’s permanent file. I waive any right that I may have to see or read this completed form. _________________________________________ __________________________________________ _____/______/_____ Name of parent or guardian (please print) Signature Date TEACHER: Your completion of this form is an important part of the admissions process and we value your candid insights and observations. It is important that the student’s next school placement be appropriate for the student and family. Although each school may vary in the emphasis that it places on the areas in this form, each school listed is interested in the descriptive profile, which this form provides. Please know that the professional comments you provide will be held in the strictest confidence. After completing this form, please make the appropriate copies, sign and date each copy and forward to the schools to which the student is applying. Thank you very much. CIRCLE ALL THAT CONSISTENTLY DESCRIBE THIS STUDENT: Resilient Exhibits curiosity Aware of others’ needs Observant Enthusiastic about learning Uses words to resolve conflicts Patient Works and plays cooperatively Is able to be redirected by teacher Confident Responsive to teacher directions Is receptive to a flexible schedule Reserved Positive interactions with peers Accepts responsibility for actions Spirited Positive interactions with adults Positive member of the classroom LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT Area of Age Progressing to Area of Strength Appropriate Age Appropriate Concern Articulates clearly Follows conversations and responds appropriately Exhibits a growing vocabulary Listens attentively Follows instructions Follows multi-step directions SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL/INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT Separates from parent(s)/caregiver(s) Communicates ideas, needs and feelings appropriately Shows empathy and care for others Demonstrates the capacity to form friendships Demonstrates the ability to share Understands/follows social cues Participates in group activities Accepts limits and redirection Transitions appropriately between activities Tolerates frustrations Exhibits problem solving skills Uses classroom materials respectfully and purposefully Demonstrates an appropriate attention span Completes one task before starting another Follows classroom routines PHYSICAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Area of Age Progressing to Age Area of Strength Appropriate Appropriate Concern Fine motor coordination (puzzles, lacing, scissors, etc.) Uses appropriate pencil grip Draws with detail Gross motor coordination (climbing, hopping etc.) Has sense of body in classroom and outdoor space Demonstrates an ability to self regulate/control impulses Dresses self (puts on/takes off sweater/shoes, etc.) Responsible for personal belongings Is willing to participate in cleanup activities Participates in outdoor group activities Demonstrates independence and self-reliance Please share any comments related to areas of concern as indicated: ______________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Handedness established? Yes No (please circle) Right Left Preferred play choice (please circle) Large group Small group Alone Usually takes role of (please circle) Leader Follower FAMILY INFORMATION Consistently Usually Seldom Participates in school activities Cooperates with all school personnel School forms are completed promptly Perception of their child is consistent with school’s perception of the child Responsive to teacher feedback Supports school/classroom systems and expectations (i.e. arriving on time, follow through with school requests etc.) What is the primary language spoken in the home? ______________________________________ How long have you known this child? ______________How long has this child been at the school? _____________ This child attends half-day full day (please circle) How many days per week does this child attend? ___________ Please share any additional information regarding the applicant or the family that would be helpful _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Is this applicant ready for a full time kindergarten program? Yes No If we have additional questions, may we call you? Yes No Most convenient time to call: _____________ Teacher Signature Phone Number Date ( ) / / Teacher Name (please print) School Address Teacher Email (please print) City, State, Zip Code Fall 2017 Dear Prospective Kindergarten Parents, Thank you for your interest in independent schools. We know that the Kindergarten admissions process can be intimidating, but we hope to relieve some of the stress and repetition for the children by coordinating a substantial portion of it. Several schools have agreed to share the results of an independent developmental screening administered by Integrated Learning Solutions (ILS). We have worked closely with the staff of ILS to ensure that they have a clear understanding of each school’s admissions criteria. Our goal is that every child will find a school that will be a good and appropriate match and where he/she will grow and thrive. As you may know, a developmental screening is designed to assess the degree to which a child has mastered skills in areas such as language development, cognitive awareness and processing ability appropriate to his or her chronological age. The team at ILS is well qualified for this important task. The ILS staff is comprised of psychologists, developmental specialists, educators and other professionals who have many years of experience in working with independent schools