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APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
KOHELET YESHIVA
KOHELET YESHIVA
223 NORTH HIGHLAND AVENUE / MERION STATION, PA 19066 / 610.667.2020 / WWW.KOHELETYESHIVA.ORG
VISIT US AT WWW.KOHELETYESHIVA.ORG
KOHELET YESHIVA
DEAR STUDENT
AND FAMILY,
Shalom! We are delighted by your interest in Kohelet as you search for a Jewish high
school. On behalf of my colleagues, I invite you to visit us on our beautiful campus in
Merion Station, Pennsylvania, and learn more about our dynamic General and Judaic
Studies programs. You’ll be impressed by our warm and knowledgeable faculty, by
the ruach and menschlikeit of our students, and by our commitment to providing an
extraordinary Modern Orthodox education.
If you have not already done so, please give me a call to set up your interviews
and get your application under way. Interviews must be completed and applications
received by January 15, 2015. Late applications will be accepted thereafter only if
space permits.
I look forward to hearing from you and to getting to know your family. Please feel free
to call or email me with any questions about our school or application process.
B’vracha,
Sharon Baker
Director of Admissions
,chah
,kve
1. We invite prospective students to come for one of our Visit Days in November or December. Visit
Days are a great way to see our school in action, learn more about our programs, and meet advisors
and faculty members. During the course of the visit, we also administer a Judaic Studies screening
and a timed writing sample.
2. S
tudent and parent interviews with the Director of Admissions and the Head of School are an
important and required part of the application process. The interviews give us a chance to get to
know families and prospective students and to answer any questions the family may have.
3. Completed and signed Application and Questionnaire forms, along with the $75 non-refundable
application fee, must be received by Thursday, January 15, 2015. Applications received after this date
will be considered on a space-available basis.
4. O
fficial school transcripts, including the current and the previous years’ grades, must be sent
directly from the applicant’s current school office to our office by Thursday, January 15, 2015. Please
request transcripts from all schools that the applicant attended in the past two years.
5. Recommendations from a current Judaic Studies Teacher, English Teacher, and Math Teacher must
be submitted by Thursday, January 15, 2015.
6. We offer the ISEE testing on our campus on December 14, 2014 and January 4, 2015. The ISEE
test consists of verbal and mathematical multiple choice sections and a writing sample. Parents
will assume the cost of the testing payable to the Educational Records Bureau. Students who
score below the 20th percentile in two or more of the four areas reported by the ISEE will require
additional evaluation. This may lengthen the admissions process.
If the applicant has taken the ERB exam in Middle School, we will accept that score in lieu of the
ISEE. We are sorry that we cannot accept any standardized test other than the ISEE and the ERB.
7. For students with identified learning needs, please provide a current IEP or educational assessment,
completed within the last two years, with the initial application.
Upon completion of all steps of the application process, the Faculty Admissions Decision Committee
meets to determine the admission decision for the applicant. Letters will be mailed approximately
three weeks after completion of the process. Enrollment packets will be mailed out to accepted
students shortly after the decision notification. Completed enrollments and a non-refundable $450
enrollment fee are due back within two weeks of receipt of packet.
All incoming students will be required to take placement exams at the end of the year on Sunday,
June 7, 2015.
For more information about the Kohelet Admissions process, please contact Sharon Baker,
Director of Admissions, at 610.667.2020 x3040 or [email protected].
KOHELET. TORAH FOR THE REAL WORLD.
ADMISSIONS POLICIES & PROCEDURES
KOHELET YESHIVA WELCOMES APPLICATIONS FROM
STUDENTS WHO SEEK TO BE CHALLENGED, NURTURED,
AND INSPIRED BY A MODERN ORTHODOX EDUCATION.
ITEMS TO DO DATE COMPLETED
❍Schedule student/parent interviews by calling
610.667.2020 ext. 3040
❍Register for the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE)
through the Educational Records Bureau. There are three ways to
register; for each, you will need our school code which is 395658.
1. Register by mail using the form found in the ISEE Student
Guide Book (available at our November 2 Open House or
by calling the Admissions Office)
2. Register online at erblearn.org/parents/admission/isee.
Because Kohelet is a closed test site (for Kohelet applicants
only), you will need to enter an invitation code on the
online form. For the December 14th exam, use invitation
code xLkoopPx; for the January 4th exam, use code 6AQke8RA.
Leave all optional fields blank.
3. For an additional $20 fee, register by phone by calling the
Educational Records Bureau directly at 1.800.446.0320.
The ISEE will be administered at KYHS on the following dates:
Registration deadline Test date
November 23, 2014
December 14, 2014
December 19, 2014
January 4, 2015
ITEMS TO SEND DATE MAILED
❍ Application and Questionnaire forms
❍ Recent Photograph
❍ Transcript Request (to be submitted to applicant’s school)
❍ Judaic Studies Teacher Recommendation
❍ English Teacher Recommendation
❍ Mathematics Teacher Recommendation
❍For students with identified learning needs,
current IEP or educational evaluation
All items are to be sent to:
Kohelet Yeshiva High School
223 North Highland Avenue
Merion Station, PA 19066
KOHELET. TORAH FOR THE REAL WORLD.
ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST
Please use this checklist to complete the application process.
Director of Admissions
Kohelet Yeshiva High School
223 North Highland Avenue
Merion Station, PA 19066
PLEASE ATTACH
A RECENT PHOTOGRAPH
OF APPLICANT
Date
For admission: Fall 20___ Grade ___ Male ___ Female ___
APPLICANT
The information below pertains to the student applicant.
Last Name First Hebrew name Date of birth Hebrew date of birth
Address (Street) City State Home phone Student Cell phone Student Email
Language(s) spoken at home Synagogue Jewish by birth? (circle one)
Middle
ZIP
Place of birth
Name of Congregational Rabbi
Yes
No
(If “no,” please provide details and documentation of conversion. All information will remain confidential.)
Current school
Previous schools attended (K-8) Dates of attendance
KOHELET. TORAH FOR THE REAL WORLD.
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
Please complete and submit with non-refundable
$75 application fee (payable to Kohelet Yeshiva High School)
STUDENT QUESTIONNAIRE
The student should complete this form.
What is your favorite class? Why?
Describe your interests and hobbies.
Which activities have you been involved in, either at school or outside of school?
In which extra-curricular activities would you like to participate in high school?
Which youth groups do you participate in? Do you have a leadership role? What in particular do you
like about the group(s)?
How have you spent your last two summers?
What do you feel you can contribute to our school?
WRITING SAMPLE
We would like both to get to know you as a writer and to understand what Judaism means to you. On a
separate piece of paper, please compose and type an essay of approximately 250 words, reflecting on 1-3
aspects of Judaism that you find most meaningful in your life and explaining why they are important to you.
KOHELET. TORAH FOR THE REAL WORLD.
PARENT/GUARDIAN B
Full name
Full name
Hebrew name
Hebrew name
Home Street (if address is different from applicant’s)
Home Street (if address is different from applicant’s)
City
StateZIP
City
StateZIP
Home phone Home email
Home phone Home email
Parent A Cell Phone
Parent B Cell Phone
Occupation
Occupation
Employer
Employer
Business address
Business address
Business phone Business fax
Business phone Business email
Business email
General education
General education
Jewish education
Jewish education
Jewish by birth? (circle one)
Yes
No
Business fax
Jewish by birth? (circle one)
Yes
No
(If “no,” please provide details and documentation of
(If “no,” please provide details and documentation of
conversion. All information will remain confidential.)
conversion. All information will remain confidential.)
HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION
Applicant lives with
❍ Parent/Guardian A
❍ Parent/Guardian B
Parents are ❍
married
❍ separated
❍ Both Parent/Guardian A and B
❍ Other
❍❍ divorced ❍❍ widowed
❍ mother remarried, to whom?
❍ father remarried, to whom?
We send school communications to both parents/guardians unless other arrangements are made.
SIBLINGS
Name Age
School
Name Age
School
Name Age
School
Name Age
School
KOHELET. TORAH FOR THE REAL WORLD.
PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION
PARENT/GUARDIAN A
PARENT QUESTIONNAIRE
The applicant’s parents or guardians should complete this form. If the parents are divorced,
each parent should complete a separate form. (Photocopy as needed.)
How did you learn of Kohelet Yeshiva High School?
Why would you like your child to attend Kohelet Yeshiva High School?
What are your expectations for your child’s high school experience?
If there is additional information you would like to share with us, please do so here:
Will your child be able to meet the essential performance requirements of the Kohelet Yeshiva High
School?
❍ with accommodations
❍ without accommodations
Please explain further
Parent/Guardian A Signature
Date
Parent/Guardian B Signature
Date
KOHELET. TORAH FOR THE REAL WORLD.
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST
Note: Parents/Guardians, please submit this form to your child’s school.
I request the school record of
be forwarded to:
Director of Admissions
Kohelet Yeshiva High School
223 North Highland Avenue
Merion Station, PA 19066
for the purpose of admission review and academic placement.
PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
•
Transcript records for the 7th and 8th grades, including courses taken and grades
•
For 10th, 11th, and 12th grades, transcript records for the past two years
•
Any anecdotal progress or interim reports
•
Results of standardized achievement and/or aptitude tests (ERBs, etc.)
•
If applicable, copies of additional educational evaluations and/or psychological reports
•
Copies of attendance records
Parent/Guardian A Signature
Date
Relationship to Applicant
Parent/Guardian B Signature
Date
Relationship to Applicant
KOHELET. TORAH FOR THE REAL WORLD.
Name of Student Current Grade
Teacher’s name Length of time acquainted with student
Please choose the most appropriate rating for this applicant in each category:
CHARACTER EVALUATION NO BASIS
FOR JUDGMENT BELOW
AVERAGE AVERAGE GOOD EXCELLENT
(TOP 10%)
NO BASIS
FOR JUDGMENT BELOW
AVERAGE AVERAGE GOOD EXCELLENT
(TOP 10%)
Maturity
Self-discipline
Sensitivity to others
Politeness
Warmth
Leadership
Sense of humor
Reaction to criticism
Integrity
Ability to work with others
Respect for Rabbis/teachers
Respect for Tefillah
Commitment to Judaism
ACADEMIC EVALUATION Study habits
Perseverance
Ability
Motivation
Intellectual curiosity
Concentration
TEXT STUDIED
(WEAKEST) 1
2
3
4
5 (STRONGEST)
Chumash
Navi
Mishnah
Gemara
Halachah
Ivrit
KOHELET. TORAH FOR THE REAL WORLD.
JUDAIC STUDIES TEACHER RECOMMENDATION
We are grateful for your willingness to complete this evaluation of the applicant. Your appraisal will be held
in the strictest confidence.
JUDAIC STUDIES TEACHER RECOMMENDATION
Please describe this student’s academic strengths and challenges, focusing on his/her level of
preparation in Judaic studies, internal motivation, and work habits. The Admissions Committee
is particularly interested in the student’s achievement in relation to potential, class participation,
organizational skills, and homework preparation. Please explain any factors that may have influenced
the student’s academic record and any classroom techniques or approaches you find particularly
successful for this student.
Please help us understand more about this student’s social/emotional strengths and challenges,
focusing on his/her relationships with peers and adults, responses to frustration, and middot. Please
explain any factors that may have affected the student’s social or emotional growth.
RECOMMENDATION WITH
RESERVATIONS FAIRLY
STRONGLY STRONGLY I recommend this student
Signature
❍ Please check if you would like to discuss this student by phone.
Please provide phone number
Thank you for your assistance. Please return this form to:
Director of Admissions
Kohelet Yeshiva High School
223 North Highland Avenue
Merion Station, PA 19066
KOHELET. TORAH FOR THE REAL WORLD.
Date
WITH
ENTHUSIASM
Name of Student Current Grade
Teacher’s name Length of time acquainted with student
Texts read this year
Please choose the most appropriate rating for this applicant in each category:
CHARACTER EVALUATION NO BASIS
FOR JUDGMENT BELOW
AVERAGE AVERAGE GOOD EXCELLENT
(TOP 10%)
NO BASIS
FOR JUDGMENT BELOW
AVERAGE AVERAGE GOOD EXCELLENT
(TOP 10%)
Maturity
Self-discipline
Sensitivity to others
Politeness
Warmth
Leadership
Sense of humor
Reaction to criticism
Integrity
Ability to work with others
Respect for teachers
ACADEMIC EVALUATION Study habits
Perseverance
Ability
Motivation
Intellectual curiosity
Concentration
KOHELET. TORAH FOR THE REAL WORLD.
ENGLISH TEACHER RECOMMENDATION
We are grateful for your willingness to complete this evaluation of the applicant. Your appraisal will be held
in the strictest confidence.
ENGLISH TEACHER RECOMMENDATION
Please describe this student’s academic strengths and challenges. Comments concerning reading
comprehension, writing ability, class participation, organizational skills, and homework preparation
will be particularly helpful. Please explain any factors that may have influenced the student’s academic
record and any classroom techniques or approaches you find particularly successful for this student.
Please help us understand more about this student’s social/emotional strengths and challenges,
focusing on his/her relationships with peers and adults, responses to frustration, and other personal
qualities. Please explain any factors that may have affected the student’s social or emotional growth.
RECOMMENDATION WITH
RESERVATIONS FAIRLY
STRONGLY STRONGLY I recommend this student
Signature
❍ Please check if you would like to discuss this student by phone.
Please provide phone number
Thank you for your assistance. Please return this form to:
Director of Admissions
Kohelet Yeshiva High School
223 North Highland Avenue
Merion Station, PA 19066
KOHELET. TORAH FOR THE REAL WORLD.
Date
WITH
ENTHUSIASM
Name of Student Current Grade
Teacher’s name Length of time acquainted with student
Course work covered
Please list name and author of texbook used, if applicable:
Number of chapters to be covered by end of school year:
Please choose the most appropriate rating for this applicant in each category:
CHARACTER EVALUATION NO BASIS
FOR JUDGMENT BELOW
AVERAGE AVERAGE GOOD EXCELLENT
(TOP 10%)
NO BASIS
FOR JUDGMENT BELOW
AVERAGE AVERAGE GOOD EXCELLENT
(TOP 10%)
Maturity
Self-discipline
Sensitivity to others
Politeness
Ability to work with others
Warmth
Leadership
Sense of humor
Reaction to criticism
Integrity
Respect for teachers
ACADEMIC EVALUATION Study habits
Perseverance
Ability
Motivation
Intellectual curiosity
Concentration
KOHELET. TORAH FOR THE REAL WORLD.
MATH TEACHER RECOMMENDATION
We are grateful for your willingness to complete this evaluation of the applicant. Your appraisal will be held
in the strictest confidence.
MATH TEACHER RECOMMENDATION
Please describe this student’s academic strengths and challenges. Comments concerning math
skills, class participation, organizational skills, and homework preparation will be particularly helpful.
Please explain any factors that may have influenced the student’s academic record and any classroom
techniques or approaches you find particularly successful for this student.
Please help us understand more about this student’s social/emotional strengths and challenges,
focusing on his/her relationships with peers and adults, responses to frustration, and other personal
qualities. Please explain any factors that may have affected the student’s social or emotional growth.
RECOMMENDATION WITH
RESERVATIONS FAIRLY
STRONGLY STRONGLY I recommend this student
If the student is an applicant for grade 9, please indicate whether s/he will be ready for
❍ Algebra 1 or ❍ Geometry
Please explain further if necessary:
Signature
❍ Please check if you would like to discuss this student by phone.
Please provide phone number
Thank you for your assistance. Please return this form to:
Director of Admissions
Kohelet Yeshiva High School
223 North Highland Avenue
Merion Station, PA 19066
KOHELET. TORAH FOR THE REAL WORLD.
Date
WITH
ENTHUSIASM
VISIT US AT WWW.KOHELETYESHIVA.ORG
KOHELET YESHIVA
DEAR STUDENT
AND FAMILY,
Shalom! We are delighted by your interest in Kohelet as you search for a Jewish high
school. On behalf of my colleagues, I invite you to visit us on our beautiful campus in
Merion Station, Pennsylvania, and learn more about our dynamic General and Judaic
Studies programs. You’ll be impressed by our warm and knowledgeable faculty, by
the ruach and menschlikeit of our students, and by our commitment to providing an
extraordinary Modern Orthodox education.
If you have not already done so, please give me a call to set up your interviews
and get your application under way. Interviews must be completed and applications
received by January 15, 2015. Late applications will be accepted thereafter only if
space permits.
I look forward to hearing from you and to getting to know your family. Please feel free
to call or email me with any questions about our school or application process.
B’vracha,
Sharon Baker
Director of Admissions
,chah
,kve
In partnership with
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
KOHELET YESHIVA
KOHELET YESHIVA
223 NORTH HIGHLAND AVENUE / MERION STATION, PA 19066 / 610.667.2020 / WWW.KOHELETYESHIVA.ORG