ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES

1. Collect data on how prospective families heard about Chapel School.

2. Explain that Chapel is a catholic school from the Oblates Fathers of Mary Immaculate and it was founded in 1947.

3. Present the Mission Statement, Vision, Motto, Definition of Learning and Definition of Internationalism:

• Mission Statement

“In a caring and academically challenging environment, Chapel provides an American–style education to an international student body. Through Christian values, students learn to make informed decisions, to own responsibility for personal actions and community needs, and to respect life and cultural diversity.”

• Vision

“ Engage. Challenge. Support. Care. Prepare students for life.”

• Motto

“Faith in education”

• Definition of Internationalism

“Chapel School is an accepting and inclusive environment that respects and embraces cultural uniqueness and diversity. We seek to create an open-minded community while making connections between different perspectives, beliefs, and nationalities to promote a sustainable future in all its dimensions.”

• Definition of Learning

“Learning is a unique and lifelong process sparked by the interests, curiosities, interactions, and experiences of the individual. It builds on previous knowledge and leads to making meaningful connections. It is the process of understanding and acquiring knowledge, skills, and dispositions as well as being able to apply them to different settings and contexts. It involves learner development as a whole addressing social, emotional, cognitive, and physical dimensions. Learning has a higher purpose to positively impact society.”

4. Explain the admissions procedures.

• Clarify all the necessary information to process the application form. Advise families that applications can not be processed if we do not have all the necessary documents.

•Inform visitors that students will have a language test, and priority will be given to the students who demonstrate the highest potential for Chapel´s programs