Application. Christ School. An Episcopal School for Boys. Application for Admission [ 1 ]

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1 Application Christ School An Episcopal School for Boys Application for Admission [ 1 ]

2 Christ School A P P L I C A T I O N D E A D L I N E S Apply by Notified by Preferential Treatment December 1 January 15 March 1 Until August 15 January 1 March 15 Rolling Admission Students who wish to be considered for scholarship assistance need based and merit-based assistance are positioned most favorably by applying early. Financial Aid and admission are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and on a space-available basis. Steps 1. Complete and send application form, essay, and include $50 fee ($75 for international students) Contact Admission Office to arrange for a campus visit and interview. 3. Assure that English, Math & Guidance Counselors return recommendation forms to Christ School. Papers 1. Application form 2. Applicant s essay 3. English teacher recommendation 4. Math teacher recommendation 5. Guidance counselor recommendation 6.Transcript: please include grades for at least the past two years plus reports of standardized testing (SSAT, ERB, or ISEE) Families applying for financial aid: Please contact the Admission Office to receive information on financial aid, including the Parents Financial Statement (PFS). 1 If you are applying to other boarding schools, Christ School also accepts The Common Application, which can be found at The Association of Boarding Schools website: [ 2 ]

3 Application C H R I S T S C H O O L A P P L I C A T I O N F O R A D M I S S I O N attach recent photograph of the applicant Applying for Grade Current Grade Day Student Boarding Applicant s Name Home Address First Middle Last Street PreferredNickname City State Country Zip/Postal Code Telephone Date of Birth Social Security Number Applicant s Student Lives with Country of Citizenship Country of Birth Height Weight Father s Name Home Address Firm Name Business Address Office Phone Home Phone Street City State Zip Code Title Street City State Zip Code Cell Phone FAX High School/Prep School Attended College/University Attended Graduate or Professional School Attended Year Year Year Christ School Admission Office (828) or [ 3 ]

4 Christ School Mother s Name Home Address Firm Name Business Address Office Phone Home Phone Street City State Zip Code Title Street City State Zip Code Cell Phone FAX High School/Prep School Attended College/University Attended Graduate or Professional School Attended Year Year Year To which schools, in addition to Christ School, are you applying for admission? Do you have siblings or other relatives who attend or attended boarding school? (Including Christ School) Name Relation School Attended Approximate Years Name and complete address of current school Head of School Other schools attended in the past three years Phone School Name City State Dates of Attendance School Name City State Dates of Attendance GPA for current school year Please return this form to: Director of Admission, Christ School, 500 Christ School Road, Arden, North Carolina [ 4 ]

5 Application How did you first hear about Christ School? Name of Church optional Denomination optional Rector or Minister in Charge Telephone Number MEDICAL INFORMATION Please list below any chronic illnesses, physical disabilities or psychological conditions for which the applicant has been treated or has received medication or which would affect full participation in the scholastic and/or athletic programs of Christ School. Please include a history of all educational evaluations of the student. Name and address of doctor treating above EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES List any other activities or hobbies with which you have been involved. List any awards and honors you have won. From the following list, indicate which sports and activities are of interest to you. If selecting more than one, please assign a number to each, indicating their order of importance to you. SPORTS: OTHER ACTIVITIES: Baseball Art Paintball Games Basketball Camping/Hiking Photography Cross Country Caving Rock Climbing/Rappelling Football Chess School Newspaper Golf Choir Skeet Shooting Lacrosse Church Groups Snow Skiing Outdoor Program Debate/Public Speaking Whitewater Kayaking/C-1 Soccer Drama/Theatre Ultimate Frisbee Swimming Fishing Volleyball Tennis Mountain Biking Web Journalism/Yearbook Track & Field Whitewater Canoeing Wrestling Date Applicant s Signature Please return this form to: Director of Admission, Christ School, 500 Christ School Road, Arden, North Carolina [ 5 ]

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7 Application S T U D E N T A P P L I C A N T S E S S A Y S FULL NAME APPLYING FOR GRADE On a separate sheet of paper, please respond to one of the suggested topics. You may use a computer, or write your essay neatly by hand. 1. Write about someone you consider successful and why you consider that person successful. 2. Given a chance to spend your next summer anyway you choose, how would you spend it? 3. Current Christ School students contribute in many ways to make this an interesting place, in what ways would you contribute to Christ School? Please return this form to: Director of Admission, Christ School, 500 Christ School Road, Arden, North Carolina [ 7 ]

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9 Application E n g l i s h R e c o m m e n d a t i o n To be completed by the applicant s current English teacher. APPLICANT S NAME APPLYING FOR GRADE Applicants to Christ School are asked to supply confidential recommendations from two teachers who know their work well. The recommendations will assist the Admission Committee in assessing academic performance, intellectual promise, quality of character and potential contributions to Christ School. Your candid insights when evaluating this student are greatly appreciated. 1. Title of Course 2. This course is considered Advanced Placement Accelerated Standard/College Prep Remedial 3. Textbooks and required materials 4. Please rate the applicant according to class profile and academic performance. Academic Evaluation Excellent Very Good Average Below Average Weak Vocabulary Oral Written Reading Speed Accuracy Ability to Draw Figurative Interpretations Writing Sentence Structure Clarity of Style Ability to Organize and Communicate Ideas Spelling Grammar Mechanics Knowledge and Usage Personal Evaluation Creativity Motivation/Attitude Independence and Initiative Intellectual Ability Academic Achievement Response to Constructive Criticism Effective Class Participation Disciplined Work Habits Potential for Growth Peer Relations (over please) [ 9 ]

10 Christ School 5. How will the applicant perform in a rigorous college preparatory curriculum? 6. Describe the applicant s reading and writing skills. 7. Does the applicant interact well with peers? How does he interact with teachers, adults, or persons of authority? 8. Describe the character and personal characteristics of the applicant. (e.g. individuality, responsibility, leadership, respect for others, integrity). 9. In what ways has the applicant contributed to his school or community? 10. How long have you known the applicant? What more would you like us to know about this applicant? (Please Print) Writer s name Name of school Address Position Telephone Street City State Zip Code Would you like to receive information on Christ School? YES NO Date Signature Please return this form to: Director of Admission, Christ School, 500 Christ School Road, Arden, North Carolina [ 10 ]

11 Application M a t h R e c o m m e n d a t i o n To be completed by the applicant s current Math teacher. APPLICANT S NAME APPLYING FOR GRADE Applicants to Christ School are asked to supply confidential recommendations from two teachers who know their work well. The recommendations will assist the Admission Committee in assessing academic performance, intellectual promise, quality of character and potential contributions to Christ School. Your candid insights when evaluating this student are greatly appreciated. 1. Title of Course 2. This course is considered Advanced Placement Accelerated Standard/College Prep Remedial 3. Textbooks and required materials 4. Math courses in which the student has proficiency: Pre-Algebra Algebra I Algebra II Geometry Calculus 5. Please rate the applicant according to class profile and academic performance. Academic Evaluation Excellent Very Good Average Below Average Weak Mechanics Computational Skills Problem Solving Speed Accuracy Mathematical Reasoning Ability to Understand New Concepts Long-Term Skill Retention Personal Evaluation Creativity Motivation/Attitude Independence and Initiative Intellectual Ability Academic Achievement Academic Potential Effective Class Participation Disciplined Work Habits Potential for Growth Peer Relations 5. How will the applicant perform in a rigorous college preparatory curriculum? (over please) [ 11 ]

12 Christ School 6. Describe the applicant s ability to grasp new concepts in depth. 7. Does the applicant interact well with peers? How does he interact with teachers, adults, or persons of authority? 8. Describe the character and personal characteristics of the applicant. (e.g. individuality, responsibility. leadership, respect for others, integrity). 9. In what ways has the applicant contributed to his school or community? 10. How long have you known the applicant? What more would you like us to know about this applicant? (Please Print) Writer s name Name of school Address Position Telephone Street City State Zip Code Would you like to receive information on Christ School? YES NO Date Signature Please return this form to: Director of Admission, Christ School, 500 Christ School Road, Arden, North Carolina [ 12 ]

13 Application G u i d a n c e C o u n s e l o r R e c o m m e n d a t i o n To be completed by the Guidance Counselor. APPLICANT S NAME APPLYING FOR GRADE Applicants to Christ School are asked to supply confidential recommendations from their guidance counselor. The recommendation will assist the Admission Committee in assessing academic performance, intellectual promise, quality of character and potential contributions to Christ School. Your candid insights when evaluating this student are greatly appreciated. 1. How will the applicant perform in a rigorous college preparatory curriculum? 2. How would you rate the applicant as a school citizen? Outstanding Excellent Good Average Below Average Weak 3. Is the applicant involved in school clubs or organizations? Please describe. 4. In the event that the applicant has been involved in any disciplinary situations (including drugs, alcohol or truancy), please describe. (over please) [ 13 ]

14 Christ School 5. Does the applicant interact well with peers? How does he interact with teachers, adults, or persons of authority? 6. Are you aware of any emotional or physical handicaps that might impact the applicant s involvement in any area of boarding school life? Please use the space below to provide additional information relating to questions on this recommendation. Also, please include a copy of any discipline records available. (Please Print) Writer s name Name of school Address Position Telephone Street City State Zip Code Would you like to receive information on Christ School? YES NO Date Signature Please return this form to: Director of Admission, Christ School, 500 Christ School Road, Arden, North Carolina [ 14 ]

15 Application Please send this form directly to applicant s school. T r a n s c r i p t R e l e a s e I n f o r m a t i o n Date: To Whom It May Concern: has applied for admission to Christ School in Arden, NC. We would appreciate your forwarding the following information: Official transcript Current grades All standardized test scores Thank you for expediting this request. PARENT S AUTHORIZATION: I hereby authorize the release of all information regarding to Christ School, and I waive my rights to have access to this information. name of student parent/guardian signature relationship to student Please return this form to: Director of Admission, Christ School, 500 Christ School Road, Arden, North Carolina [ 15 ]

16 A n E p i s c o p a l S c h o o l f o r B o y s 500 Christ School Road, Arden, North Carolina Fax: