MHS Fall 2016 Application Packet by MHS at University Circle

Montessori High School at University Circle

Fall 2016 Application Packet

Application Checklist Please use the list below to ensure you submit a complete application. When all of the below materials have completed and received by the school, your application will be complete. General Application Application Fee Student Shadow Day Experience Parent Recommendation 1 Parent Recommendation 2 Teacher Recommendation 1 Teacher Recommendation 2 Principal Recommendation Community Member Recommendation Official School transcript

Bonnie Konopinski Director of Admissions 216.421.3033 ext. 207 bkonopinski@montessorihighschool.org

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The Admissions Process Thank you for your interest in Montessori High School at University Circle (MHS). MHS admits students of any economic means, racial and ethnic heritage, religious belief and family structure. Students with Montessori background will be given priority, but we encourage students without Montessori background to apply. There is no entrance exam for admission.

4. To apply for financial aid, please complete the application online on the Financial Aid for School Tuition (FAST) website. The FAST program provides a needbased financial aid analysis service that includes an income verification process. The fee to apply for financial aid online through FAST is $41. All information from FAST remains confidential, and is reviewed by the school.

1. We highly recommend that interested families attend one of our informational open houses or Welcome Wednesday events. These events give families an opportunity to meet school faculty, and learn about MHS. Please call our Admissions Office or check our website, www.montessorihighschool.org, to learn about upcoming dates, times, and locations.

You must apply for financial aid each year using the online FAST application. After applying, you will mail tax documents to FAST for income verification purposes. Financial aid applications can be completed online as early as November 1, and must be completed by December 18 for Early Decision applicants.

2. To apply, please complete an Application for Admissions and mail the application to the school. If postmarked by December 18, include a $50 application fee. If postmarked after December 18, please include a $100 application fee.

To be considered for an award, financial aid applications must be complete. Rolling admission applicants should submit their financial aid applications no later than one week after their application has reached a complete status. Financial aid awards are determined and mailed when an applicant has been accepted.

In addition to the application, the recommendation forms should be completed, and mailed to the school as soon as possible. In addition to the parent recommendations, there are two teacher recommendations, a principal recommendation, and a community member recommendation. All recommendations are required.

5. Following receipt of a complete application, MHS will mail a letter of confirmation stating one of the following things: (1) you must call the school to schedule an interview; (2) you must provide additional recommendations or other information; (3) you have been placed on the Wait List; or (4) you have not been accepted.

Parents must also sign the transcript release and deliver it to the applicant’s current school office. This authorizes the applicant’s current school to send us a copy of the student’s records. The application is complete when all forms have been received, the student shadow visit has been completed, and the application fee has been paid in full. Applications are not considered until complete.

If you are asked to schedule an interview, it is important to note that the interview is a relaxed conversation. Applicants will be interviewed by appropriate faculty members, who are always eager to learn about the unique qualities of MHS applicants. The interview is also an opportunity for us to answer your questions, and make sure you understand our mission and values.

3. To be considered for Early Decision admission, the application must be completed and postmarked no later than December 18. Admissions will run on a rolling basis after the Early Decision deadline. When enrollment is full, new applicants who have been accepted will be placed on a Wait List. If places should become available, the school will contact accepted Wait List applicants.

If you have been placed on the Wait List, you may or may not be contacted to schedule an interview. All students on the Wait List will be contacted regarding their application status no later than April. 6. Admission decisions are made by administration with input from the teaching faculty. Decisions are based on an evaluation of the applicant’s school visit, interview, transcripts, and the needs of the existing MHS classes. For the Early Decision enrollment period through December 18, parents will be contacted regarding our admission decision within two weeks of completion of all the criteria mentioned above. Continued on next page

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The Admissions Process (continued) 7. If an offer of enrollment is made, a $500 deposit is due to secure the applicant’s place. Upon receipt of this deposit and signed contract, we will hold a place for the applicant in our program.

8. Please contact the MHS Office at any time with questions you might have, or to request additional information. *All application fees are non-refundable. *Dates and Fees are subject to change. Please call to confirm.

Should the student not complete the enrollment process, 25% of the deposit will be returned upon receipt of written notice to the MHS Office prior to May 1. If written notice is provided after May 1 or is not provided, no refund shall be provided.

Admission Factors Montessori High School at University Circle (MHS) considers the following set of non-exclusive factors when making admission decisions:

Grades 9 and 10

International Students

• Passing grades in all courses taken

All other factors as well as:

• Exceptional recommendations

• Applicants must submit TOEFL test results Minimum TOEFL test scores, by grade: - Grade 9: 55 - Grade 10: 68 - Grade 11: 83

• Extracurricular involvement • Official records for the present school are required prior to acceptance to the program • Conduct and behavioral records • Student Shadow Day • Student Interview

• Admission interviews in-person and/or on Skype, as required by the Admissions Committee

• Prior Montessori experience

• Depending on the student’s level of English language skills, he or she may be required to take ESL courses during the summer prior to starting at MHS

• Students applying for the 9th grade should be at least 13 years of age by August 1, and meet all requirements for placement

• In some instances, the student may be required to start at MHS at a grade level lower than the grade to which he or she has applied

• Potential to contribute to the MHS learning community

• Students applying for the 10th grade should be at least 14 years of age by August 1, and meet all requirements for placement

Grade 11 All other factors as well as:

Special Consideration • Siblings of MHS alumni and current students may be given special consideration • Applicants holding 5-7 years of prior Montessori education may be given special consideration

• Applicant must be on track to graduate (credits) • Official records from all high schools previously attended are required prior to acceptance to the program * The admission of any student is solely at the discretion of MHS, and these factors may be modified from time to time without notice. Montessori High School at University Circle adheres to all applicable laws in its admissions process and admits eligible students of any economic means, racial and ethnic heritage, religious belief, and family structure, and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, national origin, religion, disability, age, or sexual orientation in its admissions policy, financial aid program, or other educational policies. 11025 Magnolia Drive, Cleveland, Ohio 44106 PHONE: 216.421.3033 FAX: 216.421.1874 www.montessorihighschool.org

Tuition: 2015-2016 School Year Please note that our 2016-2017 tuition rates will be released in December 2015

Tuition

Additional Fees

Grades 9 to 11

Grades 12

Day Student

$21,657.00

$21,930.00

Five-Day Boarding

$37,958.00

$38,236.00

Seven-Day Boarding

$40,726.00

$40,888.00

Families will be invoiced in the fall for IB Testing fees. Payment is due before the end of the first semester senior year. Juniors who are participating in an IB course will be invoiced accordingly. The fee is estimated at $850.00.

Financial Aid & Scholarship Opportunities Financial aid is offered to eligible families to the extent that funds are available. Eligibility is determined by application using the FAST student financial aid form, which can be found on the Montessori High School at University Circle website. The FAST program provides a need-based financial aid analysis service that includes an income verification process. All information from FAST remains confidential, and is reviewed by the MHS financial aid committee. Additional scholarship opportunities are available.

University Circle Scholars Program The University Circle Scholars Program (UCSP) provides a 10% tuition discount for any new student whose parents are full-time employees of a UCI member institution. UCSP was created to further pedagogy of place, our unique Montessori approach to high school education. The program arises from our vision statement, which includes developing mutually beneficial partnerships with University Circle institutions and making a positive impact on our neighborhood. To be eligible for UCSP, applicants must submit verification that one parent is a full-time employee of a UCI member institution. The 10% discount applies to the student’s entire enrollment at MHS, so long as the parent remains a full-time employee of a UCI member institution. The program application is available online or by request through the MHS Admissions Office.

Cleveland Scholarship & Tutoring Program The Cleveland Scholarship & Tutoring Program (CSTP) provides assistance for residents within the Cleveland Metropolitan School District who wish to attend private schools. The mission of the program is to provide children of the city of Cleveland with the best educational opportunities available.

For a high school student, the maximum scholarship award is $5,700. If tuition exceeds the maximum scholarship award, parents are responsible for the difference. Students whom apply and are offered admission to MHS are eligible for CSTP aid. For more information on the application process, please visit the Ohio Department of Educators website.

Sullivan Scholars Foundation: The Scholarship Program The Sullivan Scholars Foundation was established for charitable and educational purposes in recognition of the work of Thomas C. and Sandra A. Sullivan. The Sullivan Scholars Foundation offers scholarships for eighth-graders who expect to matriculate to a Catholic or private high school in Northeast Ohio in the fall. Students must be enrolled at Archbishop James P. Lyke School, Metro Catholic Parish School, Mt. Carmel School, Saint Rocco School, Urban Community School, or Entrepreneurship Preparatory School for a minimum of two years to be eligible. Students with memberships to Boys Hope, Girls Hope, or the Boys and Girls Club are also eligible. Students must be in good academic standing at their current school, and must demonstrate extracurricular involvement as well as financial need determined by the Private School Aid Service calculation. Students must also be accepted as high school freshman to an accredited Catholic or private high school in Northeast Ohio, and must have completed and submitted a PSAS form. The Sullivan Scholars Foundation scholarship application is available from the principals at the six schools listed above, by request from the Cleveland Foundation’s Donor Relations department, or from the Cleveland Foundation’s website.

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General Information Application for Enrollment for 2016-2017 School Year Student Information Last Name_________________________ First Name__________________________ Middle Name________________________ Nickname_______________________________

Female

Male Social Security Number(optional)_____________________

Home Address_____________________________________________________________________________________________ City____________________________________ State_________________ Postal Code_________________________________ Country_________________________________ Country of Citizenship_______________________________________________ Native Language_________________________ Home Phone Number_______________________________________________ Date of Birth_____________________________ Present Age__________________ Present Grade________________________ Race (optional):

Black White American Indian / Alaska Native

Hispanic Multi-Racial

Asian /Pacific Islander

Applying for Grade:

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

Day or Boarding:

Day Student

5-Day Boarding Student

7-Day Boarding Student

Current School Name_______________________________________________________________________________________ Current School Address_____________________________________________________________________________________ City____________________________________ State_________________ Postal Code_________________________________ Country_________________________________ School Phone Number_____________________________________________ Name of Principal or Director_________________________________________________________________________________

Montessori Experience: School Name:

City, State

Dates

Grade Levels

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Other Schools Attended in the Past Three Years: School Name:

City, State

Dates

Grade Levels

Yes

Asked to withdraw by school?

Yes

Expelled?

Yes

*If yes for any of the above questions, please attach an additional sheet with an explanation. 11025 Magnolia Drive, Cleveland, Ohio 44106 PHONE: 216.421.3033 FAX: 216.421.1874 www.montessorihighschool.org

General Information (continued) Application for Enrollment for 2016-2017 School Year Parent/Guardian 1 Information Dr.

Mr.

Mrs.

Ms.

Last Name_________________________ First Name_________________________ Middle Name________________________ Home Address_____________________________________________________________________________________________ City____________________________________ State_________________ Postal Code_________________________________ Country_________________________________________ Home Phone Number_______________________________________ Cell Phone Number_______________________________ E-mail Address____________________________________________ Occupation______________________________________ Employer Name ___________________________________________

Parent/Guardian 2 Information Dr.

Mr.

Mrs.

Ms.

Last Name_______________________________ First______________________________ Middle________________________ Home Address_____________________________________________________________________________________________ City____________________________________ State_________________ Postal Code_________________________________ Country_________________________________________ Home Phone Number_______________________________________ Cell Phone Number_______________________________ E-mail Address____________________________________________ Occupation______________________________________ Employer Name ___________________________________________

Please check any that apply: Mother Deceased

Parents Married and Living Together

Parents Divorced

Mother is remarried (name of stepfather)_________________________________________ Father Deceased

Parents Separated

Single Parent

Father is remarried (name of stepmother)_________________________________________ Student Lives with: Mother

Father

Names of Siblings

Both

Other

Grade

Date of Birth

Sex

________________________________________

____________

__________________________

______________

________________________________________

____________

__________________________

______________

________________________________________

____________

__________________________

______________

________________________________________

____________

__________________________

______________

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General Information (continued) Application for Enrollment for 2016-2017 School Year I/We do hereby attest that the information contained in this application is true and accurate to the best of my/our knowledge. I/We further acknowledge that the submission of this application permits Montessori High School at University Circle to review transcripts, test scores, evaluations, and recommendations about the applicant in the determination of admission. I/We hereby certify that I/we will notify Montessori High School at University Circle if I/we wish to withdraw this application, and halt the review process.

Applicant’s Name__________________________________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian’s Signature_________________________________________________________________________________ Printed Name_____________________________________________________ Date____________________________________

* If the applicant is in the legal custody of only one parent, only that parent’s signature is required on this form and on all forms throughout the application.

Montessori High School at University Circle is committed to ensuring an environment in which diversity is a fundamental value. We believe that greater diversity will enhance the quality of Montessori High School at University Circle and enrich understanding between students, employees and the entire community. Montessori High School at University Circle believes that it is important to use outreach to recruit a high-quality diverse student body and workforce. Montessori High School at University Circle provides equal opportunity for all students and applicants for admission or employment, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, age, or sex in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletics, and other school-administered programs and activities. Discrimination on the basis of disability in educational programs and activities and employment at Montessori High School at University Circle is prohibited. Montessori High School at University Circle is not intended to be an alternative to court or administrative agency ordered, or public school district initiated desegregation. Montessori High School at University Circle expects all of its students and employees to join together to ensure a climate of diversity where everyone values individual and group differences, respects the perspectives of others, and communicates openly to attain the best education.

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Student Essays Application for Enrollment for 2016-2017 School Year Applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Name____________________________________________ Applying for Grade___________ To the Applicant: Please answer the following questions in the space provided. There is no length requirement, but please answer all parts of the questions fully. Please do not seek assistance from anyone in writing these essays, as we are interested in your perspective. 1. List your major school activities (academic, artistic, athletic, elected offices, etc.) and any other interests and activities. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Indicate jobs held (if any) and volunteer work or community service you have performed. If school related, please indicate. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. What are your academic interests, challenges, and successes? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Student Essays (continued) Application for Enrollment for 2016-2017 School Year 4. What do freedom and responsibility mean to you? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. How do you envision your support of community values? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. What are your individual goals for self-improvement? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Parent Recommendation – Copy 1 Application for Enrollment for 2016-2017 School Year Applicant’s Name____________________________________________ Applying for Grade___________ Parent/Guardian’s Name___________________________________________________________________________________ Signature___________________________________________________________ Date_________________________________ Please comment on your child:

Outstanding

Excellent

Good

Average

Fair

Poor

Trustworthiness

Cooperation

Consideration of Others

Independence

Self-Direction

Teamwork

Creativity

Intellectual Interests

N/A

Please respond to the following questions: 1. How would you characterize your child’s personality, interests, strengths, and weaknesses? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. In what areas would you like to see your child develop? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. What are your expectations from the school that your child will attend? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Parent Recommendation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Copy 1 (continued) Application for Enrollment for 2016-2017 School Year 4. What are your educational expectations for your child?________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. What is your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interest and level of comfort in an urban environment?________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. How does your child behave under limited adult supervision? Without direct adult supervision?______________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. What significant issues has your child faced in his or her life?___________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. Does your child have any past or present health issues? Please explain.__________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 9. Please share details regarding any previous or current testing or assessments completed for your child. Has he or she been referred, at any time, to a psychologist, psychiatrist, or social worker?_______________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 10. Does your son or daughter have any special needs for which the school needs to be prepared? Please explain. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 11. Has your child ever been away from home for a significant length of time? Describe the duration and adjustment in detail. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 12. Please share with us anything else you would like us to know about your child. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 11025 Magnolia Drive, Cleveland, Ohio 44106 PHONE: 216.421.3033 FAX: 216.421.1874 www.montessorihighschool.org

Parent Recommendation – Copy 2 Application for Enrollment for 2016-2017 School Year Applicant’s Name____________________________________________ Applying for Grade___________ Parent/Guardian’s Name___________________________________________________________________________________ Signature___________________________________________________________ Date_________________________________ Please comment on your child:

Outstanding

Excellent

Good

Average

Fair

Poor

Trustworthiness

Cooperation

Consideration of Others

Independence

Self-Direction

Teamwork

Creativity

Intellectual Interests

N/A

Please respond to the following questions: 1. How would you characterize your child’s personality, interests, strengths, and weaknesses? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. In what areas would you like to see your child develop? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. What are your expectations from the school that your child will attend? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Parent Recommendation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Copy 2 (continued) Application for Enrollment for 2016-2017 School Year 4. What are your educational expectations for your child?________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. What is your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interest and level of comfort in an urban environment?________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. How does your child behave under limited adult supervision? Without direct adult supervision?______________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. What significant issues has your child faced in his/her life?______________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. Does your child have any past or present health issues? Please explain.__________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 9. Please share details regarding any previous or current testing/assessments completed for your child. Has he/she been referred, at any time, to a psychologist, psychiatrist, or social worker? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 10. Does your son or daughter have any special needs for which the school needs to be prepared? Please explain. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 11. Has your child ever been away from home for a significant length of time? Describe the duration and adjustment in detail. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 12. Please share with us anything else you would like us to know about your child. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Current Teacher Recommendation – Copy 1 Application for Enrollment for 2016-2017 School Year Applicant’s Name____________________________________________ Applying for Grade___________ I/We

waive

do not waive my/our right to review this recommendation.

Parent/Guardian’s Signature_________________________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Signature_________________________________________________________________________________

The student named above is applying for admission to Montessori High School at University Circle in Cleveland, Ohio. Montessori High School at University Circle is a unique opportunity for study, work, and living. Thank you for taking the time to complete this evaluation. Your candid responses help us gain a better understanding of the applicant. Teacher’s Name:____________________________ Subject Area:___________________________________________________ For how long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please comment on the applicant’s following attributes:

Outstanding

Excellent

Good

Average

Fair

Poor

Trustworthiness

Cooperation

Consideration of Others

Independence

Self-Direction

Teamwork

Creativity

Intellectual Interests

N/A

1._ Describe the applicant’s academic achievement in relation to ability. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2._ Describe the applicant’s emotional maturity in relation to his or her peers. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 11025 Magnolia Drive, Cleveland, Ohio 44106 PHONE: 216.421.3033 FAX: 216.421.1874 www.montessorihighschool.org

Current Teacher Recommendation – Copy 1 (continued) Application for Enrollment for 2016-2017 School Year 3._ Describe the applicant’s character and sense of responsibility.__________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4._ Describe any notable disciplinary issues you have encountered with the applicant in the past two years._______________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5._ Anything else you would like us to know about this applicant?__________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

With Regard to Academic Ability:

Recommended With Enthusiasm

Recommended

Recommended With Reservation

Recommended

Recommended With Reservation

Recommended

Recommended With Reservation

With Regard to Character:

Recommended With Enthusiasm

Overall Recommendation:

Recommended With Enthusiasm

Evaluator’s Name______________________________________________ Title_________________________________________ School Name______________________________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address____________________________________________________________________________________________ City____________________________________ State________________ Postal Code__________________________________ Phone Number____________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature____________________________________________________ Date_________________________________________ Please send the completed form to Montessori High School at University Circle. If you have any questions regarding this form or Montessori High School at University Circle, please contact the school.

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Current Teacher Recommendation – Copy 2 Application for Enrollment for 2016-2017 School Year Applicant’s Name____________________________________________ Applying for Grade___________ I/We

waive

do not waive my/our right to review this recommendation.

Outstanding

Excellent

Good

Average

Fair

Poor

Trustworthiness

Cooperation

Consideration of Others

Independence

Self-Direction

Teamwork

Creativity

Intellectual Interests

N/A

Current Teacher Recommendation – Copy 2 (continued) Application for Enrollment for 2016-2017 School Year 3._ Describe the applicant’s character and sense of responsibility.__________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4._ Describe any notable disciplinary issues you have encountered with the applicant in the past two years._______________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5._ Anything else you would like us to know about this applicant?__________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

With Regard to Academic Ability:

Recommended With Enthusiasm

Recommended

Recommended With Reservation

Recommended

Recommended With Reservation

Recommended

Recommended With Reservation

With Regard to Character:

Recommended With Enthusiasm

Overall Recommendation:

Recommended With Enthusiasm

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School Principal Recommendation Application for Enrollment for 2016-2017 School Year Applicant’s Name____________________________________________ Applying for Grade___________ I/We

waive

do not waive my/our right to review this recommendation.

Outstanding

Excellent

Good

Average

Fair

Poor

Trustworthiness

Cooperation

Consideration of Others

Independence

Self-Direction

Teamwork

Creativity

Intellectual Interests

N/A

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School Principal Recommendation (continued) Application for Enrollment for 2016-2017 School Year 3._ Describe the applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s character and sense of responsibility.__________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4._ Describe any notable disciplinary issues you have encountered with the applicant in the past two years._______________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5._ Anything else you would like us to know about this applicant?__________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

With Regard to Academic Ability:

Recommended With Enthusiasm

Recommended

Recommended With Reservation

Recommended

Recommended With Reservation

Recommended

Recommended With Reservation

With Regard to Character:

Recommended With Enthusiasm

Overall Recommendation:

Recommended With Enthusiasm

Evaluatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Name______________________________________________ Title_________________________________________ School Name______________________________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address____________________________________________________________________________________________ City____________________________________ State________________ Postal Code__________________________________ Phone Number____________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature____________________________________________________ Date_________________________________________ Please send the completed form to Montessori High School at University Circle. If you have any questions regarding this form or Montessori High School at University Circle, please contact the school.

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Community Member Recommendation Application for Enrollment for 2016-2017 School Year Applicant’s Name____________________________________________ Applying for Grade___________ I/We

waive

do not waive my/our right to review this recommendation.

The student named above is applying for admission to Montessori High School at University Circle in Cleveland, Ohio. Montessori High School at University Circle is a unique opportunity for study, work, and living. Thank you for taking the time to complete this evaluation. Your candid responses help us gain a better understanding of the applicant. Name of Community Member:_______________________________________________________________________________ For how long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please comment on the applicant’s following attributes:

Outstanding

Excellent

Good

Average

Fair

Poor

Trustworthiness

Cooperation

Consideration of Others

Independence

Self-Direction

Teamwork

Creativity

Intellectual Interests

N/A

1._ Describe the applicant’s intellectual achievement in relation to ability. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2._ Describe the applicant’s emotional maturity in relation to his or her peers. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 11025 Magnolia Drive, Cleveland, Ohio 44106 PHONE: 216.421.3033 FAX: 216.421.1874 www.montessorihighschool.org

Community Member Recommendation (continued) Application for Enrollment for 2016-2017 School Year 3._ Describe the applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s character and sense of responsibility.__________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4._ Describe any notable disciplinary issues you have encountered with the applicant in the past two years._______________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5._ Anything else you would like us to know about this applicant?__________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

With Regard to Academic Ability:

Recommended With Enthusiasm

Recommended

Recommended With Reservation

Recommended

Recommended With Reservation

Recommended

Recommended With Reservation

With Regard to Character:

Recommended With Enthusiasm

Overall Recommendation:

Recommended With Enthusiasm

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Transcript Release TAKE THIS FORM TO YOUR CURRENT SCHOOL’S OFFICE Applicant’s Name________________________________________________________________________ I/We authorize the release of transcripts of my/our child’s academic record to Montessori High School at University Circle, including: • Grades • Disciplinary records • Credits earned • Health forms • Standardized test scores • Current IEPs • Attendance • Guidance evaluations Parent/Guardian’s Signature_____________________________________________ Date_______________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Printed Name______________________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Signature_____________________________________________ Date_______________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Printed Name______________________________________________________________________________

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE REGISTRAR Please complete this form and attach an official transcript, including: • An explanation of the grading system • Current IEPs • Standardized tests scores • A school profile • Health forms

School Name_____________________________________________________________________

Public

Non-Public

School Address___________________________________________________________________________________________ City____________________________________ State_________________ Postal Code_________________________________ Country________________________________ Phone____________________________________________________________ Name of Principal/Director__________________________________________________________________________________ Dates of student’s enrollment at the school____________________________________________________________________

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