Greetings Students and Families, We at Tahoe Expedition Academy are exited that you are interested in applying to our school. The steps below will guide you through the Admissions process. By completing these steps, we can learn more about one another to see, in simplest terms, if we are a good fit. If you have any questions about the process, guidelines or information contained here within, please contact us directly. How to Apply 1.
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Submit an Inquiry Form
Schedule a Campus Visit and Tour
Attend an Open House (recommended but optional)
Register for the SSAT (6-8th grade only)
Submit an Application
Complete a Shadow Day (Pre-‐K—5th Grades)
Apply for Scholarship and/or Financial Aid
Schedule a Home Visit (PreK-‐5th Grade)
Onu campus Interview (6-8th Grade)
1. Submit an Inquiry Form
Complete an Inquiry Form, which you can find on our website or we can send to you, to tell us about yourself and to let us know that you are interested in learning more about our school. When we hear from you, we can enroll you in our Admissions process and set up a Campus Visit and Tour as a next step. 2. Schedule a Campus Visit & Tour
We encourage each family and child to visit our school facility and speak with one of our staff members and administrators during a tour. This opportunity provides the family and child to acquire a first impression of our school and see our students in action. Tours and visits are scheduled after an initial Inquiry has been submitted or an application has been submitted. 3. Attend an Open House
A few days after we receive your Inquiry Form, we will email you information about how to RSVP for one of our optional Open Houses, held 1:00–4:00 p.m. on the following Sundays: December 2, 2012, January 13, 2013 & February 10, 2013. 4. Register for the SSAT
Applicants entering grades 6-‐8 are expected to register to take the SSAT some time between November 2012 and February 2013. www.ssat.org. Please ensure you report scores to Tahoe Expedition Academy. 5. Submit an Application
For PreK-‐3-‐5th Grades, the application must be submitted before a Shadow Day may be conducted. However, we realize that the Personal Statements may take additional time, so those responses can be submitted at a later date but before the Home Visit. Applicants in 6-‐9th Grades are required to submit the Personal Statement before the On-‐Campus Interview. Inspiring students and teachers to climb higher Ph.: 530.546.LAKE (5253) www.TahoeExpeditionAcademy.org
A non-‐refundable fee of $90 is required for each application. However, if paying the application causes financial strain, then you may be eligible for a fee waiver. Contact us @ (530) 546-‐LAKE (5253) or [email protected] if you would like to apply for a fee waiver or you have any questions about the application process. 6. Shadow Day (for students entering PreK-‐5th Grades)
The Shadow Day allows the child, family and school to determine whether or not there exists a good fit. By participating in a full day of classes, the child meets current students, teachers and administrators and gains a clear sense of the day in the life of a student at Tahoe Expedition Academy. A Shadow Day is required for all students entering PreKK 5th grades, can involve more than one school day and can be completed after Parts I, II & III of the application are submitted. 7. Apply for Scholarship and/or Financial Aid
Through the Parasol Foundation in Incline Village, NV, scholarships and financial aid are given for families who qualify. Interested families can contact the school or the Parasol Foundation directly for more information about the options available to you. 8. Home Visit (for students entering PreK-‐5th grades)
For students entering Pre-‐K-‐5th grades, the Co-‐Heads of School conduct a home visit at the family’s residence as the final piece of the admissions process. This opportunity provides parents and children to ask any lingering questions about Tahoe Expedition Academy, and it provides the school with insight into the family and the child’s world. Typically, these visits occur in the evenings during the year. 9. Interview (for students entering 6-8th grades)
An interview is a required part of the Tahoe Expedition Academy application process for students entering 6-8th grades. It consists of a one on one, 30-minute conversation on campus between the applicant and an admissions team or faculty member. When you have finished the necessary sections of the application, simply save this document as a PDF and send it digitally to us. You can also mail it or just drop it off in person. Our address is: Office of Admissions Tahoe Expedition Academy 8651 Speckled Ave. / Box 1272 Kings Beach, CA 96143-‐1272 [email protected] We look forward to beginning this exciting process with together and toward developing a solid relationship built upon mutual trust, adventure and zeal for knowledge. Sincerely, DC Larrabee and Taylor Simmers Co-‐Heads of School Inspiring students and teachers to climb higher PH: 530.546.LAKE (5253) www.TahoeExpeditionAcademy.org Admissions Application 2012-‐2013
Date: Applicant’s Full Name: Part I: Applicant Information (You can skip to Part II if you already submitted an Inquiry Form) Student Information Preferred Name: Gender: Ethnicity: D.O.B.: Phone: Student Email: Financial Aid information requested? Y or N Sibling of current or former Tahoe Expedition Academy student? Y or N School Information Current School: Current Grade: What math course are you currently taking? (Grades 3-‐8) What languages are you currently studying? What musical instruments do you currently play? Student Mailing Information Address: City: State: Province: Country: Parent / Guardian 1 Relation to Student: First Name: Last Name: Daytime Phone: Email: Parent / Guardian 2 Relation to Student: First Name: Last Name: Daytime Phone: Email: Inspiring students and teachers to climb higher Ph.: 530.546.LAKE (5253) www.TahoeExpeditionAcademy.org
Student Interests / Hobbies Please list your interests and/or hobbies: 1. 2. 3. Athletics Please list your participation on any athletic teams: 1. 2. 3. Adventure Please describe your most recent outdoor adventure: Part II: Written Responses Parent/Guardian Questions (Completed by the parent/guardian.) 1. Has the applicant attended summer school in the past five years? If so, why (remedial or
enrichment), when, and what subjects were taken?
2. Has the applicant skipped or repeated a grade? If so, when?
3. Please write a brief statement about why you think Tahoe Expedition Academy would be a
match for your child. Responses should not exceed 50 words.
4. Share any information that will help us know your child better; this might include one’s history
of tutoring, participation in accelerated programs, family circumstances or any medical, physical
or emotional constraints that may exist.
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perspective on the applicant’s strengths and weaknesses. Reponses should not exceed 250
words. Note: It is possible to submit this Parent Statement after the Shadow Day but before the
Home Visit or Interview. Please submit this statement separately.
Student Questions (Completed by applicant. Grades 6-‐9 only.) 1. Why do you think Tahoe Expedition Academy is a good match for your style of learning?
Responses should not exceed 50 words.
2. Student Statement: On a separate document, please write a personal statement that describes
your academic studies, character and/or your thirst for adventure. Or write on a topic of your
choice that will help us get to know you better as a student, citizen or explorer. Responses
should not exceed 250 words. Note: It is possible to submit this Parent Statement after the
Shadow Day. Please submit this statement separately.
Can you please send us a photo? (Absence of a photo will not affect your application; its presence helps us to connect names with faces.) Confidentiality The information contained in this application is confidential and will only be used to assess the applicant’s candidacy. By signing below, I/we agree that all school records and information pertaining to the application of the above-‐named student to Tahoe Expedition Academy shall be completely confidential and shall not be disclosed to anyone, including the student and his/her family. On behalf of the above-‐named student and his/her parents and guardians, I/we further agree not to seek access to such confidential information, including recommendations and evaluation materials, before or after completion of the admission process. Finally, I pledge that the information contained here within is accurate, honest and represents the applicant to the best of my ability Mother’s Name: Mother’s Signature: Date: Father’s Name: Father’s Signature: Date: Guardian’s Name: Guardian’s Signature: Date: No student shall be denied the right to apply because of the student’s race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.
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Part III. Emergency Medical Information Student’s Name: Date of Birth: Mother’s/ Guardian’s Name: Daytime Phone Number: Father’s/ Guardian’s Name: Daytime Phone Number: Emergency Contacts 1.
Name: Relationship: Phone #: 2.
Name: Relationship: Phone #: Primary Physician: Phone #: Health Inventory and Pre-‐Existing Conditions Allergies No ___ Yes ___ Specify _________________________________________ Asthma No ___ Yes ___ Mild/Moderate/Severe (circle one) Specify _____________ Blood Disorder No ___ Yes ___ Specify _________________________________________ Cancer No ___ Yes ___ Specify _________________________________________ Diabetes No ___ Yes ___ Specify _________________________________________ Ear Infections No ___ Yes ___ Specify _________________________________________ Epilepsy or Seizures No ___ Yes ___ Specify _________________________________________ Heart Condition No ___ Yes ___ Specify _________________________________________ Insect/Bee Sting Allergy No ___ Yes ___ Specify _________________________________________ Migraines No ___ Yes ___ Specify _________________________________________ Orthopedic Problem No ___ Yes ___ Specify _________________________________________ Ulcers No ___ Yes ___ Specify _________________________________________ Other No ___ Yes ___ Specify _________________________________________ Has your child ever had? Serious Illness No ___ Yes ___ Specify Type & Date ______________________________ Serious Injury No ___ Yes ___ Specify Type & Date ______________________________ Surgery (Operations) No ___ Yes ___ Specify Type & Date ______________________________ Does your child have? Do they? Trouble Seeing Up Close No ___ Yes ___ Wear Glasses No ___ Yes ___ Trouble Seeing at Distance No ___ Yes ___ Wear Contacts No ___ Yes ___ Trouble Hearing No ___ Yes ___ Wear Hearing Aid No ___ Yes ___ Does your child have a condition that prevents participation in regular vigorous physical activity (E.g. running, hiking, climbing, etc.)? No ___ Yes ___ Specify____________________________________________________________ Do they take daily medication? No ___ Yes ___ Specify __________________________________________ Will they need to take medication during school hours? No ___ Yes ___ If yes, specify ____________________________ Do they have any medical or physical restrictions? No ___ Yes ___ If yes, specify ______________________________ Medical Release: In case of serious illness, accident, or other emergencies requiring immediate hospitalization, medical attention, or surgery, representatives of Tahoe Expedition Academy are authorized, but not required, to seek medical care for the above named participant. I/We also agree to be responsible for all medical costs incurred on the Student’s behalf. Medical Insurance Provider: Policy#: Parent / Guardian’s Name: Parent / Guardian’s Signature Date: Inspiring students and teachers to climb higher PH: 530.546.LAKE (5253) www.TahoeExpeditionAcademy.org Waiver, Release and Indemnity Agreement I understand that there are risks and dangers inherent in participating in and/or receiving instruction associated with on and off site adventure education and field studies (hereinafter referred to as "activity"). I also understand that in order to be allowed to participate and/or receive instruction in such activity, I must give up my rights to hold TAHOE EXPEDITION ACADEMY, its Employees or its Trustees (hereinafter referred to as “TEA”) liable for any injury or damage which I or my child(ren) may suffer while participating and/or receiving instruction in any given activity. I further expressly agree that the foregoing Release and Indemnity Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the law of the State of California and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall continue in full legal force and effect. Knowing this and in consideration of being permitted to participate and/or receive instruction in any given activity, I hereby voluntarily release TEA from any and all liability resulting from or arising out of my or my child(ren)’s participation and/or receipt of instruction in the activity. I understand and agree that I am releasing not only the entity set forth in the paragraph above, but also the Board of Directors, officers, agents and employees of those entities. I understand and agree that this Agreement will have the effect of releasing, discharging, waiving, and forever relinquishing any and all actions or causes of action that I may have or have had, whether past, present or future, whether known or unknown, and whether anticipated or unanticipated by me, arising out of my participation and/or receipt of instruction in the activity. This Release constitutes a complete release, discharge and waiver of any and all actions or causes of action against TEA, the Board of Trustees, its officers, agents or employees. I understand and agree that this Agreement applies to personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death which I or my child(ren) may suffer, even if caused by the negligent acts or omissions of others, including TEA, the Board of Directors, its officers, agents and employees. I understand and agree that by signing this Agreement, I am assuming full responsibility for any and all risk of death or personal injury or property damage suffered by me or my child(ren) while participating and/or receiving instruction in this sport or activity. I understand and agree that this Agreement will be binding on me, my spouse, my heirs, my personal representatives, my assigns, my children and any guardian ad litem for said children. I understand and agree that by signing this Agreement, I am agreeing to release, indemnify and hold TEA, the Board of Directors, and their officers, agents and employees harmless from any and all liability or costs, including attorneys’ fees, associated with or arising from my or my child(ren)’s participation and/or receipt of instruction in the activity. I understand and agree that if I am signing this Agreement on behalf of my minor child, or on behalf of a child for which I am a legal guardian, that I will be giving up the same rights for said minor as I would be giving up if I signed this document on my own behalf. I acknowledge that I have read this Agreement and that I understand the words and language in it. I have knowledge of and familiarity with the potential dangers incidental to participating and or receiving instruction in school sponsored activities. My questions about potential risks and dangers and the effect of this Release and Indemnity Agreement have been answered to my satisfaction. I have been advised of the potential dangers incidental to participating and/or receiving instruction in said activity. I am the parent or legal guardian of the minor(s) and I am signing this document on behalf of said minor(s). Print Name of Parent/Guardian: Date: Parent/Guardian Signature: Inspiring students and teachers to climb higher Ph.: 530.546.LAKE (5253) www.TahoeExpeditionAcademy.org
Part IV: References and Transcript Release To the parent: Please give this form to your child’s Principal along with a stamped envelope addressed to Tahoe Expedition Academy, Office of Admissions, 8651 Speckled Ave., Kings Beach, CA 96143-‐1272. Using the Transcript Release Form attached, also ask the Principal to send us a complete transcript including grades, standardized test scores, and any other assessment records on file such as an IEP, 504, etc. School Reference Dear Administrator, We appreciate you for taking the time to complete this form. We try to enroll students who will benefit from our school as well as contribute to it, and your candid responses will go a long way in helping us determine if this applicant and Tahoe Expedition Academy are a good match. Your comments will be held confidential. Applicant’s Name: Grade Level: Your position at the school: May we contact you to seek additional information about the applicant? Y or N If so, could you please provide your contact information? In relation to others you have known in this applicant’s age group, please rate him or her in the following categories: Category Excellent Good Capable of Academic Achievement Maintains Focus in Class Retains Content / Subject Matter Pays Attention to Details Applies Learning Effectively Demonstrates Respect Possesses Courage Demonstrates Craftsmanship Seeks Discoveries in Learning Contributes to Community Seeks Adventure and Exploration Excels with Hands-‐on Learning Please comment on any items marked “Average” or “Poor” above. Inspiring students and teachers to climb higher PH: 530.546.LAKE (5253) www.TahoeExpeditionAcademy.org Average Poor Short Answer Questions 1. How do you know the applicant, and what are the first words that come to mind to describe this
her/him?
2. What do you consider the applicant’s greatest strengths?
3. Has the applicant had any learning or behavioral issues you would want to know about if he or
she were applying for admission to your school? If so, please describe those below.
4. Is there any additional information that you think we should know about the student as we
consider admission?
I hereby affirm that all information I have provided in this document is current and accurate. Administrator’s Name: Administrator’s Signature: Date: Thank you again for helping in our admission process, and all the best to you. Tahoe Expedition Academy Admissions Team Inspiring students and teachers to climb higher Ph.: 530.546.LAKE (5253) www.TahoeExpeditionAcademy.org
To the parent: Please give this form to one of your child’s teachers along with a stamped envelope addressed to Tahoe Expedition Academy, Office of Admissions, 8651 Speckled Ave., Kings Beach, CA 96143-‐1272. Teacher Reference I Dear Teacher, We appreciate you for taking the time to complete this form. We try to enroll students who will benefit from our school as well as contribute to it, and your candid responses will go a long way in helping us determine if this applicant and Tahoe Expedition Academy are a good match. Your comments will be held confidential. Applicant’s Name: Grade Level: Your position at the school: May we contact you to seek additional information about the applicant? Y or N If so, could you please provide your contact information? In relation to others you have known in this applicant’s age group, please rate him or her in the following categories: Category Excellent Good Capable of Academic Achievement Maintains Focus in Class Retains Content / Subject Matter Pays Attention to Details Applies Learning Effectively Demonstrates Respect Possesses Courage Demonstrates Craftsmanship Seeks Discoveries in Learning Contributes to Community Seeks Adventure and Exploration Excels with Hands-‐on Learning Please comment on any items marked “Average” or “Poor” above. Inspiring students and teachers to climb higher PH: 530.546.LAKE (5253) www.TahoeExpeditionAcademy.org Average Poor Short Answer Questions 1. How do you know the applicant, and what are the first words that come to mind to describe this her/him? 2. What do you consider the applicant’s greatest strengths? 3. Has the applicant had any learning or behavioral issues you would want to know about if he or she were applying for admission to your school? If so, please describe those below. 4. Is there any additional information that you think we should know about the student as we consider admission? I hereby affirm that all information I have provided in this document is current and accurate. Teacher’s Name: Teacher Signature: Date: Thank you again for helping in our admission process, and all the best to you. Tahoe Expedition Academy Admissions Team Inspiring students and teachers to climb higher Ph.: 530.546.LAKE (5253) www.TahoeExpeditionAcademy.org
To the parent: Please give this form to one of your child’s teachers along with a stamped envelope addressed to Tahoe Expedition Academy, Office of Admissions, 8651 Speckled Ave., Kings Beach, CA 96143-‐1272. Teacher Reference II Dear Teacher, We appreciate you for taking the time to complete this form. We try to enroll students who will benefit from our school as well as contribute to it, and your candid responses will go a long way in helping us determine if this applicant and Tahoe Expedition Academy are a good match. Your comments will be held confidential. Applicant’s Name: Grade Level: Your position at the school: May we contact you to seek additional information about the applicant? Y or N If so, could you please provide your contact information? In relation to others you have known in this applicant’s age group, please rate him or her in the following categories: Category Excellent Good Average Poor Capable of Academic Achievement Maintains Focus in Class Retains Content / Subject Matter Pays Attention to Details Applies Learning Effectively Demonstrates Respect Possesses Courage Demonstrates Craftsmanship Seeks Discoveries in Learning Contributes to Community Seeks Adventure and Exploration Excels with Hands-‐on Learning Please comment on any items marked “Average” or “Poor” above. Inspiring students and teachers to climb higher PH: 530.546.LAKE (5253) www.TahoeExpeditionAcademy.org Short Answer Questions 1. How do you know the applicant, and what are the first words that come to mind to describe this her/him? 2. What do you consider the applicant’s greatest strengths? 3. Has the applicant had any learning or behavioral issues you would want to know about if he or she were applying for admission to your school? If so, please describe those below. 4. Is there any additional information that you think we should know about the student as we consider admission? I hereby affirm that all information I have provided in this document is current and accurate. Teacher’s Name: Teacher Signature: Date: Thank you again for helping in our admission process, and all the best to you. Tahoe Expedition Academy Admissions Team Inspiring students and teachers to climb higher Ph.: 530.546.LAKE (5253) www.TahoeExpeditionAcademy.org
To the parent: Please ask the Principal/ Registrar to send us a complete transcript including grades, standardized test scores, and any other assessment records on file such as an IEP, 504, etc. All information provided will be held confidential. OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM REQUEST FOR: Student Name: D.O.B: Social Security #: Address: PARENTS’ CONTACT INFORMATION: Full Name: Ph.: Email Address: I authorize your school to release my child’s official records to the following school: Tahoe Expedition Academy. Parent / Guardian’s Name: Parent / Guardian’s Signature: Date: Dear Administrator / Registrar, Please send a copy of this individual’s transcript, test scores and any other assessment records to the Office of Admissions Tahoe Expedition Academy 8651 Speckled Ave. Kings Beach, CA 96143-‐1272 Email: [email protected] Inspiring students and teachers to climb higher PH: 530.546.LAKE (5253) www.TahoeExpeditionAcademy.org