The Wellington School Application

2013–2014 Application for Admission

Fearless.

A Jaguar can achieve anything.

For:

ALL APPLICANTS

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

Dear Parent, Thank you for your interest in The Wellington School.

Included in this booklet are the forms for students interested in making application for preschool through grade 12.

Application Procedure

STUDENT INFORMATION Date First Name

Middle

Preferred Name

Home Address

Last

City

State

ZIP

Home Phone

Student’s Cellular Phone (Optional)

Student’s Email (Optional)

£ Male £ Female Birthdate

Applying for Admission to Grade

For School Year

PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION

Parent/Guardian 2 Name

Relationship to Applicant

Relationship to Applicant

Home Address

Home Address

Home Phone

Home Phone

Applications should include a photo of your child and a copy of their most recent report card for grades 1–12, as well as the $50 application fee.

Cellular Phone

Cellular Phone

Email Address

Email Address

Schedule your child’s admission screening and visit.

Occupation

Occupation

Ask your child’s teacher to complete the Confidential Teacher Recommendation form(s) and return the form to the Admission’s Office by fax at 614.324.1574, email or regular mail. Recommendations are not required for the preschool program.

Employer

Employer

Employer Address

Employer Address

Business Phone

Business Phone

The application process is detailed below, along with directions on completing the specific forms for your child.

All applicants must complete the Application for Admission form, Parent Authorization form, Transcript Request Form, Parent Questionnaire and Student Questionnaire for grades 5–12.

Please see the last page of this booklet for scheduled testing opportunities.

Special visit programs are available and are also listed on the back page of this booklet.

Present Grade

Parent/Guardian 1 Name

Is English the primary language? £ Yes £ No

What other languages are spoken in the home?

Check if appropriate:

Child lives with:

Please contact the Admissions Office should you have any questions about the application or admissions process. We welcome the chance to assist you.

£ Parents Married

£ Mother Remarried £ Father Remarried £ Father

£ Both

£ Parents Separated

£ Mother Deceased £ Father Deceased £ Mother

£ Other (Please Explain)

Sincerely,

£ Parents Divorced Do you plan to apply for financial aid? £ Yes £ No Current Residential School District

Maryline Michel Kulewicz Director of Admissions and Financial Aid

Child’s Present School or Childcare Program Address City Phone

State

ZIP

Program Director / Teacher / Principal

Has the current applicant or any member of the family previously applied to Wellington? £ Yes £ No If yes, name of applicant, year of application The Wellington School | 3650 Reed Road, Columbus, OH 43220 | P: 614.324.1564 | F: 614.324.1574 | www.wellington.org

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APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION (Continued)

ALL APPLICANTS

PARENT AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF OFFICIAL AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

Does your child have any physical, emotional health or educational needs?

Please explain.

Has your child participated in any psychological or educational assessment by a professional?

The undersigned, the parent (or legal guardian) of

If yes, please attach the test results and suggested courses of action.

who is at present a student in the Is your child currently taking medication? £ Yes

grade at

School within the

£ No

, School District, hereby authorizes

the Head of School and/or admissions officer of The Wellington School, Columbus, Ohio, to request information of and receive from

If yes, please specify.

Does your child have medication, food or environmental allergies? £ Yes

the present teachers, principal or other persons or agencies in charge of the student named above, any and all official and confidential

£ No

records, files, health records, and other records of that type or kind, relating to that student; and the undersigned does release such

If yes, please specify.

principal, teacher or other person or agency at the school where said student now is enrolled from any legal claim or liability which may exist from supplying to the said Wellington School any of the said records and materials.

Other schools to which you are applying: How did you learn about The Wellington School? (Please check all that apply): £ Internet

£ Friends

£ Wellington Family

£ Print/Email Invitation

NOTE: If there is more than one school from which official and confidential records are sought, set forth the additional name(s) and £ Radio

£ Newspaper Article

£ Advertisement

mailing information here:

OTHER CHILDREN IN THE FAMILY: Name

Date of Birth

Current School

Current Grade

It is understood that this authorization and release is executed as a step in the admissions procedure for the student named above GRANDPARENTS (MATERNAL)

GRANDPARENTS (PATERNAL)

prior to enrollment in The Wellington School and that, when received, all official and confidential records shall remain privileged and

Name

Name

confidential in the hands of the said Wellington School.

Address

Address

City

City

State

State

ZIP

Phone

PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN

DATE

ZIP RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENT NAMED ABOVE

Phone

Please return this form, completed, with a $50 non-refundable application fee, picture of the applicant and signed authorization form to: The Wellington School, 3650 Reed Road, Columbus, OH 43220, Attention: Admissions Office.

PARENT SIGNATURE

DATE

Please note that the first round of acceptance letters will be issued on March 1. Applications received after March 1 will be considered for admission based on space availability. The Wellington School maintains a non-discrimination policy and admits students of any color, religion, sexual orientation, national, or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students of The Wellington School. This application obligates the applicant in no way but is solely for the information of the school.

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For:

ALL APPLICANTS

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM

ATTENTION PARENTS: Please complete this form and forward to your child’s school for processing.

Date

Dear Administrator:

has applied to admission to The Wellington School entering grade

, in grade for the

school year.

Please send the student’s complete school records, including the current year, standardized test scores, and immunization records to the attention of: The Wellington School 3650 Reed Road Columbus, OH 43220 ATTN: ADMISSIONS OFFICE If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Admissions Office at 614.324.1564.

Academics.

Leadership.

Character.

Results.

Parent or Legal Guardian Please Print Name Relationship to Student Current School Current Grade

School District

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,

For Applicants Entering:

PRESCHOOL–KINDERGARTEN

PARENT QUESTIONNAIRE

Question.

Explore.

Discover.

Be fearless.

Child’s Name 1. What time does your child wake up?

Date

Go to bed?

2. Does your child nap or have quiet time? £ Yes £ No If so, for how long?

3. Does your child have any special medical or physical needs of which we should be made aware? £ Yes £ No 4. Has your child received speech, vision or occupational therapy? £ Yes £ No 5. Has your child received psychotherapy or behavior modification? £ Yes £ No 6. Has your child ever been hospitalized? £ Yes £ No If so, for how long?

7. Has your child ever been separated from you for a long period of time? £ Yes £ No 8. Does your child experience separation anxiety? £ Yes £ No If yes, what approaches seem to ease his or her anxieties?

9. Has there been any dramatic change in your family structure? £ Yes £ No Please explain briefly.

10. Has your child attended a preschool or childcare program? £ Yes £ No If so, for how long?

If not, please explain.

11. What kind of activities interest your child most?

12. What specific one-on-one activities do you enjoy with your child?

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PARENT QUESTIONNAIRE (Continued)

PARENT QUESTIONNAIRE

13. What kind of activities do you participate in as a whole family?

Child’s Name

GRADES 1–4 Date

1. What are your child’s favorite academic interests?

14. What type of instruction or discipline is most effective with your child?

2. What academic subject(s) does he or she find more challenging?

15. How does your child handle disappointment and discipline?

3. Please list any programs, special interests, or community activities with which your child is involved outside of school (e.g., gymnastics, swimming, art, theater, choir, scouts, music lessons, etc).

16. What are you looking for in a program for your child?

4. Please indicate any history of health problems, including any physical limitations.

5. Please list any food, medication or environmental allergies. Please state if you have any food restrictions for your child.

SIGNATURE OF PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN

DATE

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PARENT QUESTIONNAIRE (Continued)

PARENT QUESTIONNAIRE

6. Is your child currently taking any medication? £ Yes £ No

Child’s Name

GRADES 5–12 Date

Please list the medication and condition being treated.

1. What are your child’s favorite academic interests?

7. Please indicate if your child is currently receiving or has received therapy, (including occupational or physical therapy, or behavior interventions).

2. What academic subject(s) does he or she find more challenging?

8. How does your family spend your free time?

3. Please list any programs, special interests, or community activities with which your child is involved outside of school.

9. How does your child handle disappointment when things do not work out to his or her liking?

4. Please comment about your child’s social skills. How does your child get along with peers?

10. Please add any additional comments that would help us get to know your child better.

With adults?

5. Please indicate any history of health problems, including physical limitations.

SIGNATURE OF PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN

DATE

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PARENT QUESTIONNAIRE (Continued)

GRADES 5–12

STUDENT QUESTIONNAIRE

6. Please list any allergies to food and/or medication. Please state if you have any food restrictions for your child.

Name

Date

1. What are your favorite academic subjects and why?

7. Is your child currently taking any medication? Please list the medication and the condition being treated.

8. Please indicate if your child is currently receiving or has received therapy, including occupational or physical therapy, or

2. What academic subjects do you find more challenging?

educational intervention services.

9. How does your family spend your free time?

3. Do you speak any world languages? £ Yes £ No If yes, please indicate what language(s) you speak.

4. Please list any school or community organizations to which you belong, and tell us a little about your experience.

10. How does your child handle disappointment when things do not work out to his or her liking?

11. Please add any additional comments that would help us get to know your child better.

SIGNATURE OF PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN

5. Please list any sports programs in which you participate, and tell us a little about your experience.

DATE

6. Of the following sports offered by Wellington, please check the programs in which you may want to participate: £ Golf

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£ Tennis

£ Swimming/Diving

£ Softball

£ Soccer

£ Basketball

£ Baseball

£ Lacrosse

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For Applicants Entering: STUDENT QUESTIONNAIRE (Continued)

7. Do you play an instrument, take music lessons, or participate in a music program? Please tell us about your experience.

PRESCHOOL–KINDERGARTEN

CONFIDENTIAL TEACHER RECOMMENDATION

Name of student I have known this candidate for

Date

years/months. My relationship has been that of

TO THE PARENTS: We appreciate your cooperation in having this form completed and submitted by your child’s preschool teacher, kindergarten 8. Do you participate in any visual or performing arts programs? Please tell us about your experience.

teacher, childcare provider or other adult in a supervisory role (church school, for example). It provides one way of our getting to know the child and is received with the full awareness that young children are constantly growing, changing and developing.

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT:

Usually

Sometimes

Seldom

Usually

Sometimes

Seldom

Can be a friend Is supportive of peers Plays alone happily 9. Please tell us how your spend your free time and any hobbies you may have.

Cooperates in play Shares well Initiates play activities Has the capacity to lead Has the capacity to follow

8. In one paragraph, please describe your personality.

Uses materials purposefully Is comfortable with adults Is imaginative Comments:

9. What do you enjoy most about school?

PRE-ACADEMIC SKILL DEVELOPMENT: Is attentive Listens in a group Contributes to group discussion Follows directions

10. What would you bring to the Wellington community?

Works cooperatively Demonstrates ability to focus on one task Completes tasks Respects classroom routines Is curious Is willing to try new activities

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PRE-ACADEMIC SKILL DEVELOPMENT:

Usually

CONFIDENTIAL TEACHER RECOMMENDATION

Sometimes

Seldom

Is a self-starter

Name of student I have known this candidate for

Enjoys new challenges Exhibits problem-solving ability

Application for grade

years/months. My relationship has been that of

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS (Please check the appropriate characteristic for each.)

Uses language appropriately Expresses ideas well

Conduct

£ good conduct

£ usually good behavior

£ occasional misconduct

Is child reliably toilet trained? £ Yes £ No

Consideration for others

£ usually thoughtful

£ usually considerate

£ inconsiderate

Emotional maturity

£ very mature

£ average

£ somewhat immature

Integrity

£ extremely trustworthy

£ usually trustworthy

£ untrustworthy

Leadership ability

£ excellent

£ good

£ average

Relationships with adults

£ is comfortable

£ avoids contact

£ is dependent

Self-confidence

£ healthy self-image

£ needs some support

£ appears overly confident

Sense of humor

£ highly developed

£ good

£ poorly developed

Sense of responsibility

£ always responsible

£ usually responsible

£ sometimes responsible

Social relationships with peers

£ healthy relationships

£ has occasional £ relates poorly minor problems

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT:

GRADES 1–4

Outstanding

Age-appropriate

Needs development

Small muscle control and coordination Large muscle control and coordination Comments:

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Please describe the child and include comments on the child’s personality, maturity, confidence, humor and independence. We welcome any other information that you think would be helpful. If needed, please use a separate sheet of paper for further comments in any category.

£ frequent disruption

£ no basis for judgement £ no basis for judgement

£ very immature

£ no basis for judgement £ no basis for judgement

£ poor

£ no basis for judgement £ no basis for judgement

£ poor self-image £ no basis for judgement £ no basis for judgement £ rarely responsible

£ no basis for judgement £ no basis for judgement

ACADEMIC CHARACTERISTICS (Please check the appropriate characteristic for each.)

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT:

Outstanding

Good

Fair

Poor judgement

No basis for judgement

Small muscle control and coordination Large muscle control and coordination Comments:

Signature School Phone

Print or Type Name

Home Phone

School Address

City

Office Phone State

Ability to express ideas orally £ exceptionally articulate

£ reasonably articulate

£ limited

£ no basis for judgement £ no basis for judgement

Ability to follow directions

£ responds quickly £ needs help and correctly occasionally

£ needs much explanation

Ability to work in a group

£ works well

£ needs help occasionally

£ needs help frequently

£ needs much supervision

£ no basis for judgement

Ability to work independently £ works well

£ needs help occasionally

£ needs help frequently

£ needs much supervision

£ no basis for judgement

Attention span

£ able to concentrate

£ occasionally distracted

£ easily distracted

Academic achievement

£ far above expectations

£ better than tests

£ as expected

£ no basis for judgement £ somewhat below par

£ no basis for judgement

ZIP

Email Address The Wellington School | 3650 Reed Road, Columbus, OH 43220 | P: 614.324.1564 | F: 614.324.1574 | www.wellington.org

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CONFIDENTIAL TEACHER RECOMMENDATION (Continued)

CONFIDENTIAL ENGLISH TEACHER RECOMMENDATION

GRADES 5–12

The student below has applied for admission to The Wellington School. Your comments will remain strictly confidential. Please mail

ACADEMIC CHARACTERISTICS (Please check the appropriate characteristic for each.)

this form directly to the Admissions Office or fax to 614.324.1574. Thank you for taking the time to complete this recommendation form.

Conduct

£ good conduct

£ usually good

£ occasional misconduct

£ frequent disruption

£ no basis for judgement

Intellectual curiosity

£ strong and varied

£ confined to one area

£ occasionally sparked

£ limited

£ no basis for judgement

Organization of time and work Participates in extracurricular activities Reads for pleasure

£ excellent

£ good

£ average

£ poor

£ no basis for judgement

£ voraciously

£ frequently

£ occasionally

£ rarely

£ no basis for judgement

£ usually

£ frequently

£ occasionally

£ seldom

£ no basis for judgement

Seeks help when needed

£ high goals

£ occasionally

£ rarely

Self-motivation

£ outstanding

£ moderate goals £ minimum required

Study habits

£ outstanding

£ good

£ fair

£ poor

£ no basis for judgement

Parent cooperation

£ outstanding

£ good

£ fair

£ poor

£ no basis for judgement

Parent involvement in school affairs Attendance

£ outstanding

£ good

£ fair

£ poor

£ no basis for judgement

£ outstanding

£ good

£ fair

£ poor

£ no basis for judgement

£ no basis for judgement £ no basis for judgement

We appreciate your prompt response.

Name of student How long and in what capacity have you known the candidate?

Please describe the student’s ability to express thoughts in writing. The Admissions Committee is particularly interested in the candidate’s strengths and needs.

Please describe the student’s reading level and ability.

Has the applicant ever been subject to disciplinary action? £ Yes £ No Please explain.

Is the academic record in English a true measure of the student’s ability? £ Yes £ No If not, please explain.

We would appreciate additional comments to qualify ratings and/or make further observations concerning strengths, weaknesses, health, attendance or any other information that you think would be helpful in the assessment of this child.

How would you rate the student’s ability to complete assignments?

Signature School Phone

Print or Type Name

Home Phone

School Address

City

Email Address

Has this applicant ever been suspended or subject to any other disciplinary action? £ Yes £ No Office Phone State

Please explain.

ZIP

Date

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CONFIDENTIAL ENGLISH TEACHER RECOMMENDATION (Continued)

CONFIDENTIAL MATH TEACHER RECOMMENDATION

GRADES 5–12

PLEASE RATE THE CANDIDATE IN THE CATEGORIES LISTED BELOW.

The student below has applied for admission to The Wellington School. Your comments will remain strictly confidential. Please mail

If you feel unable to make a judgment in a category, place a check in the final column.

this form directly to the Admissions Office or fax to 614.324.1574. Thank you for taking the time to complete this recommendation form.

High

Average

Low

No Rating

Integrity

We appreciate your prompt response.

Name of student

Initiative/eagerness to learn Cooperation with others

How long and in what capacity have you known the candidate?

Leadership potential Emotional stability Creativity Perseverance and industry

Please describe the candidate’s interests, skills and abilities in mathematics. The Admissions Committee is particularly interested in the

Maturity

candidate’s strengths and needs.

Sense of humor What is the candidate’s greatest personal strength?

Please provide the name of the textbook used and the student’s level of understanding of this subject.

Is the academic record in mathematics a true measure of the student’s ability? £ Yes £ No In comparison with other students whom you have known, how would you rate the candidate?

Outstanding

Excellent

Above Average

If not, please explain.

Average

Below Average

As a person As a student

Please indicate any activities, school and community, in which you know the candidate has participated with distinction.

Signature

Date

Please Print Name School

Has this applicant ever been suspended or subject to any other disciplinary action? £ Yes £ No

School Address

City

Home Phone

State

ZIP

Please explain.

Office Phone

Email Address

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CONFIDENTIAL MATH TEACHER RECOMMENDATION (Continued)

CONFIDENTIAL RECOMMENDATION

GRADES 5–12

PLEASE RATE THE CANDIDATE IN THE CATEGORIES LISTED BELOW.

This form can be completed by a principal, guidance counselor, coach, club supervisor or special-area teacher. The student below has

If you feel unable to make a judgment in a category, place a check in the final column.

applied for admission to The Wellington School. Your comments will remain strictly confidential.

High

Average

Low

No Rating

Integrity

Please mail this form directly to the Admissions Office or fax to 614.324.1574. Thank you for taking the time to complete this recommendation form. We appreciate your prompt response.

Initiative/eagerness to learn Cooperation with others

Name of student

Leadership potential Emotional stability

How long and in what capacity have you known the candidate?

Creativity Perseverance and industry Maturity Sense of humor

Please describe the effect the candidate has had on the school and/or the community.

Please circle all applicable math classes the applicant has completed or is currently taking: Pre-algebra

Algebra I

Algebra II

Geometry

Pre-calculus

Calculus

What is the candidate’s greatest personal strength?

Has the candidate ever been suspended or subject to other disciplinary action? £ Yes £ No Please explain.

How would you rate the student’s ability to complete assignments?

In comparison with other students whom you have known, how would you rate the candidate?

Outstanding

Excellent

Above Average

What do you feel are the candidate’s strengths?

Average

Below Average

As a person As a student

Signature

Date

What do you feel are the candidate’s needs?

Please Print Name School School Address

City

Home Phone

State

ZIP

Office Phone

Email Address

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CONFIDENTIAL RECOMMENDATION (Continued)

TUITION AND FEES

2012-2013 School Year

How does the candidate relate with adults?

GRADE

TUITION

Little Jags Preschool (3 year olds)

$9,800

(5 Half-Days)*

$13,800 (5 Full Days—includes Aftercare)

Pre-Kindergarten

$10,500

(5 Half-Days)*

$14,800 (5 Full Days—includes Aftercare)

Kindergarten – Grade 4

$17,800

(Full Day—includes Aftercare)

Grade 5 – Grade 8

$18,500

Grade 9 – Grade 12

$20,100

ACTIVITY

COST

Winter Ski Program (Grades 2–8 only)

$175 – $220 (approximate)

Washington D.C. Trip (Grade 7)

$725

Toronto Trip

(Grade 8)

$910

Philadelphia Trip

(Grade 11)

$650

Graduation Dues

(Grade 12)

$200

Would you recommend this candidate? £ Yes £ No Please explain.

Tuition and additional fees subject to change.

THE WELLINGTON SCHOOL OFFERS FOUR PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS

Signature

Option A

Pre-pay

(Full payment due May 1)

Option B

Traditional 60/40

(July and January)

Option C

6 Installments

(June –November)

Option D

10 Installments

(July – April)

*Does not include lunch.

Date

Please Print Name School School Address

City

Home Phone

State

ZIP

Office Phone

Email Address The Wellington School | 3650 Reed Road, Columbus, OH 43220 | P: 614.324.1564 | F: 614.324.1574 | www.wellington.org

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FINANCIAL AID

MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

Families seeking financial aid must file an application through the Independent School Management (ISM) Financial Aid for School Tuition (FAST) Program.

FAST processes information submitted by families and provides The Wellington School with a needs-based financial aid analysis.

The Wellington School utilizes the financial aid analysis to determine financial aid awards.

The link to FAST can be found on The Wellington School website at www.wellington.org. Pull down the Admissions Tab and select Paying for a Wellington Education. Financial Aid is located in the green box on the right-hand side of the page. The fee for filing with FAST is $36. The form is not complete until the fee has been submitted by credit card. Families seeking financial aid should complete the FAST process between October 1, 2012 and February 4, 2013 for first round financial aid and admissions decisions. The information submitted in the financial aid application should be based on the tax and financial information for the 2011 tax year.

Families are required to forward a copy of their full 2012 income tax return to FAST (including schedule C for business owners) along with a copy of all W-2s and income earning documents once the information is completed. Families must also include Schedule 1120S/K-1 for the previous year if the family is a shareholder of an S corporation or member of a business partnership. If a family conducts business through any other form of entity or “DBA”, they must provide tax documents for the previous year. If an extension is filed, families should notify the Admissions Office of the expected date the tax filing will be complete. All tax forms, schedules and tax reporting documents should be mailed to: FAST Processing ISM 1316 North Union Street

Families applying after February 4, 2013 should complete the process as soon as possible, as financial applications received after that date will be reviewed by The Wellington School subject to availability of remaining financial aid dollars.

Wilmington, DE 19806-2594

Prospective students will be notified on March 1, 2013 of admissions decisions. Students admitted will receive contracts of acceptance with a provisional financial aid award amount based on the 2011 financial and tax information. The provisional award indicates the amount of aid that will be awarded subject to review of the 2012 tax documents and W-2s, as soon as the documents are available. If this provisional award amount is acceptable, a $250 deposit and signed provisional contract is due on the date indicated.

FAST will verify the tax information and advise the Admissions Office of any significant change in financial aid award qualifications. If there are no changes to the financial aid award, families will receive a confirmation email that the award remains the same and the student is officially enrolled. If there are changes, families will receive an amended contract with an explanation of the award change. If the award change is unacceptable, the contract will be voided and the deposit will be refunded.

Please write “The Wellington School” on the outside of the envelope for faster processing.

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Students entering 9th grade in the 2013-2014 school year are invited to compete in The Ackerman Scholarships competition.

Students entering grades 5 through 8 in the 2013–2014 school year are invited to compete in the Duke Scholarships competition.

The Ackerman and Duke Scholarships cover a part of the annual tuition and honor academic performance, potential for leadership and strong character.

Scholarship recipients will be selected on the basis of test results, transcripts, a writing exercise and teacher recommendations.

Once awarded, students will continue to receive the partial scholarship each year, provided the student maintains at least a 3.3 grade point average and is a member in good standing of the Wellington community.

Prospective students should complete a Wellington Admissions application prior to participating in The Ackerman or Duke Scholarships competition. Prospective students should call The Wellington School Admissions Office for an admissions packet or complete the admissions application and other related admission forms online.

PROCEDURE FOR STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS: 1. All students must complete and return the Ackerman or Duke Scholarships application to the Admissions Office no later than January 31, 2013.

2. A copy of the student’s most current report card must accompany the Ackerman or Duke Scholarships application.

Please contact the Admissions Office for an application.

3. The competition includes both a standardized test and a written essay which will be administered at 9 am on Saturday, February 2, 2013, at The Wellington School. To register for the test, please e-mail or call Admissions at 614.324.1564.

4. Students will also be asked to secure three teacher recommendations to be returned to the Admissions Office no later than February 18. Recommendations submitted as part of the admissions process will fulfill this requirement.

Scholarship recipients will be selected on the basis of test results, transcripts, the writing exercise, and teacher recommendations.

The Ackerman and Duke Scholarship recipients will be notified by March 1, 2013.

The Wellington School | 3650 Reed Road, Columbus, OH 43220 | P: 614.324.1564 | F: 614.324.1574 | www.wellington.org

ADMISSION DATES AND EVENTS

Admission Dates DATE

EVENT

After October 1

Accepting applications for all grade levels

Saturday, December 1, 2012

ISEE Testing (optional)

(8:30 am–12:00 pm)

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Preschool Applicant Screening with Parent

(9:30 –10:30 am)

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Preschool Applicant Screening with Parent

(9:30 –10:30 am)

Saturday, January 26, 2013

Kindergarten Applicant Screening

(9:00 –11:00 am)

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Admissions Tests, Applicants Grade 5 –12

(9:00 am–noon)

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Merit Scholarship Test Date

(9:00 am–noon)

Monday, February 4, 2013

Financial aid deadline for first round decisions

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Merit Scholarship Alternate Test Date

Friday, February 15, 2013

Completed admissions process deadline for first round decisions

Friday, March 1, 2013

First round admission decision letters mailed

Friday, March 15, 2013

Second round admission decision letters mailed

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Preschool Applicant Screening with Parent

April through August

Applications considered where space is available

(1:00 –4:00 pm)

(9:30 –10:30 am)

Visit Opportunities Monday, October 29, 2012

Middle School/Upper School Student Visit Day

(9:00 am–1:30 pm, RSVP suggested)

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Lower School Family Visit Day

(9:00 –11:00 am, RSVP suggested)

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Prospective Parent Information Session

(9:00 –10:30 am, RSVP suggested)

Monday, January 14, 2013

Middle School/Upper School Student Visit Day

(9:00 am–1:30 pm, RSVP suggested)

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

All Things Wellington

(6:30–8:30 pm, RSVP required)

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Prospective Family Visit Day

(9:00 –11:00 am, RSVP suggested)

Monday, February 25, 2013

Middle School/Upper School Student Visit Day

(9:00 am–1:30 pm, RSVP suggested)

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Prospective Parent Information Session

(9:00 –10:30 am, RSVP suggested)

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Prospective Parent Information Session

(9:00 –10:30 am, RSVP suggested)

The Wellington School | 3650 Reed Road, Columbus, OH 43220 | P: 614.324.1564 | F: 614.324.1574 | www.wellington.org

The Wellington School is an independent, coeducational, Preschool through Grade 12, college preparatory grade school dedicated to preparing citizens who achieve, lead, and find fulfillment in a global community.

3650 Reed Road Columbus, Ohio 43220 614.324.1564 www.wellington.org