RESULTS AND TESTS ARE ADDED TO THE APPLICATION PORTFOLIO •
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Guidance Counselor or Teacher conducts a preliminary interview to discuss learning, social and emotional needs. This is also an opportunity to evaluate the candidate’s proficiency in English and ability to follow conversation to determine the level of language support if needed. If the counselor is not available, the admission officer may conduct a brief interview, and request follow-up assessment if needed. If required, an applicant may come in for further evaluation by our ELL (English Language Learners) department or learning support department (LSC) Portfolio is reviewed and preliminary recommendations are made to the Principal or Assistant Principal
PORTFOLIO OF INFORMATION IS REVIEWED BY THE PRINCIPAL OR ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL INCLUDING: • • • •
Admission tests Previous reports and transcripts References as received or requested by UAS Notes provided by Counselor, Teacher, and Registrar
RESULTS OF ADMISSION TESTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE PRINCIPAL OR ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL TO DETERMINE: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Language skills and potential to learn in a PYP/IB classroom environment Levels of support required to support the student (Eligibility for placement into appropriate courses, based on interest and ability (Secondary) (Potential for success in the range of subjects offered
RECOMMENDATION MADE BY ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY PRINCIPAL INCLUDING JUSTIFICATION TO ACCEPT OR DECLINE APPLICATION For declined applications, the portfolio of information is reviewed by the Director. Recommendation is made including justification to either accept or decline
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