Enrollment Packet 2/F & 6/F The City Club Alphaland Makati Place Ayala cor Malugay St. Makati City www.canamschool.org (+632) 737.0034 | (+632) 463.1669 Canadian American School Canadian American School Thank you for your interest in applying for admission at the Canadian American School! This Enrollment Packet explains the admission procedures and provides you with all the forms and documents you will need to complete the application process. All forms are also available on our website: www.canamschool.org under the Admissions tab. ADMISSION PROCESS School Tour The first step in the application process is typically visiting the school. The Admissions Office invites all prospective families considering CAS for the upcoming academic year to contact the Admissions Office to learn more about CAS. School tours are typically scheduled for 30 minutes to an hour. During this time, families are able to tour the facilities, ask questions about the school and our programs, and sit in a class for at least 15 minutes. Please call (+632) 463.1669 or (+632) 737.0034 or email us at info@canamschool.org to set a school tour appointment. Enrollment Packet What you are holding is our Enrollment Packet. Parents and guardians use the attached checklist to complete the documentary requirements for seeking admission. All our forms can be downloaded from the website as well. To know what grade level your child will be applying for, we have a September 1 birthday cutoff date. Please refer to birthday cutoff dates below: Applying to Grade/Level Preschool 1 Preschool 2 Preschool 3 Junior Kindergarten Senior Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Age as of September 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 We follow the birthday cutoff dates to initially place students in their respective grade levels. During the first month of the student’s attendance, students undergo testing to verify whether they meet the grade level requirements or what types of support they need to be successful in school. Review and Acceptance Applications for admission are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Only completed forms will be reviewed. Acceptance decisions are usually given via email and a formal letter is sent. Canadian American School ENROLLMENT CHECKLIST All CAS Student Applicants must submit the following documents in order for the Registrar & Office Manager to process their enrolment: Application Forms Complete Application Form Health Forms Student Health Assessment and Physical Examination Form Medical Immunization Records Emergency Care Plan (if student has a serious medical condition: asthma, allergies, etc.) Photos 2 x 2 photos of Student (2 pcs.) 2 x 2 photos of Fetcher / Yaya / Driver (2 pcs.) – optional Tuition and Fees School Fees Assessment Form Signed Declaration Page Attachments Birth Certificate (original or certified true copy) Current passport bio and visa pages (photocopy) for: student/s parents Additional requirements for Grade School Student Applicants: Transcript of Records (original) Recommendation Forms (from previous school attended) Math, Reading & Writing Assessment (applicable for Grades 1-4) Speaking & Writing Assessment (applicable for Grades 5-8) Interview with School Program Director / Registrar Canadian American School APPLICATION FORM Date of Application M M D D Y Y Grade Applied For Insert Photo Here Expected Entry Date M Expected Length of Enrollment M 1-2 Years D 3-5 Years D Y Y Until graduation STUDENT INFORMATION Name of Child Last Name First Name Middle Name Date of Birth Gender: Year Citizenship Languages Month M F Day Passport Number: Fluent Good Limited Student’s First Language Student’s Second Language Other Languages Residential Address EDUCATION HISTORY Name of School Location Grade Level, Year Has your child attended advanced level classes or have been recommended for a learning assessment for remedial support? If yes, please describe. Want to know how CAS provides services for the Gifted and Talented as well as Special Education? Ask about our Exceptional Education Program. Canadian American School FAMILY INFORMATION Parents/Guardians Father Mother Stepfather Stepmother Legal Guardian Legal Guardian Last Name Last Name First name Nationality First name Nationality (as per passport) (as per passport) Passport # Name of Employment Passport # Name of Employment Industry Industry Position Position Address Address Office Tel Office Tel Office Fax Office Fax Email Email Mobile Mobile You will receive TEXT messages about school closures and emergencies on the mobile number/s you provided. Sibling Information Name Age Gender School Canadian American School EMERGENCY AND HEALTH INFORMATION Emergency Contact/s (if unable to contact parents, CAS will go down the list) Name Contact Number Doctor’s Name Relationship to child Phone Number Please list any medical concerns that the school needs to be aware of, including allergies, medications, psychological and/or physical needs, etc: It is the parent’s responsibility to provide guidance to the school with respect to the prevention of and treatment of allergic reactions. Please ensure that the school office and your child’s teachers have received specific instructions PRIOR to your child attending classes at the Canadian American School. My child’s allergies are NOT life threatening. He/She is allergic to: My child’s allergies ARE LIFE-THREATENING. He/She is allergic to: An Emergency Care Plan, to be provided by your doctor, should be submitted if your child has asthma, allergies, and other serious medical condition/s. Signature of Parent Date Canadian American School TUITION AND FEES INFORMATION TUITION AND FEES ASSESSMENT FORM for Name of child BASIC SCHOOL FEES 1. Registration USD 125 USD 4725 2. Tuition Preschool 1Y Preschool 2Y 4725 Preschool 3Y 4725 Junior Kindergarten 4Y 5725 Senior Kindergarten 5Y 6725 2a. Math, Reading & Writing Assessment* 125 Junior Grade School Grades 1 & 2 7725 Junior Grade School Grades 3 & 4 8225 Assessment* 125 Senior Grade School Grades 5 & 6 8725 Senior Grade School Grades 7 & 8 9225 2b. Speaking & Writing 3. Student Bond one time; refundable USD 2500 USD 500 4. Learning Materials Pre-school K-8 750 5. Tours and Exchanges Grades 1-8 6. School Uniform Set USD 175 USD 150 USD 250-750 * for Grade Level Placement OPTIONAL SERVICES 7. Special Assessment one time evaluation fee annually 600 monthly 75 annually 2500 pick up / drop off monthly 250 pick up OR drop off only monthly 125 annually 5000 3x/ week up to 3:00PM monthly 250 daily up to 3:00PM monthly 500 8. School Lunch Program 9. School Shuttle Service 10. Extended Care (Pre-K & JK) GRAND TOTAL Period covered Tuition due date USD 1st Trimester Sept 1 – Dec 16 August 1 2nd Trimester Jan 4- March 23 December 1 Prepared by: 3rd Trimester April 4 – June 30 March 1 Date: Name and Signature (School Official) Canadian American School Notes Regarding Tuition and Fees: 1. Student Bond is refundable when the student leaves the school, after a minimum of 6 months’ attendance. 2. Only tuition fees may be paid per trimester. All other fees must be paid in full on the due date of the first applicable trimester. 3. For monthly optional fees, payment is due one week before the first school day of the next month. Annual fee settlement is preferred. 4. For payment of tuition fees on installment plan per trimester, post-dated checks for subsequent trimesters must be submitted. 5. For students entering CAS after the start of a trimester, tuition fees will be pro-rated to reduced monthly attendance. Consequently, CAS does not issue tuition fee refunds when a student withdraws or is on extended absence, regardless of the number of days attended. 6. There will be a 5% penalty fee for every week delay in payment from due dates August 1, December 1 and March 1. 7. Penalty fee for returned checks, regardless of amount, is PHP 5,000.00. 8. All school fees are quoted in USD. While we refer to XE.com for all other foreign exchange conversions, we follow a flat conversation rate of USD1 to PHP50 (subject to change). 9. Exceptional education and therapy fees are quoted separately from standard tuition fees. 10. CAS maintains the right to revise policies stated here any time during the school year, at the discretion of School Administration and its Board of Trustees. BILLING INFORMATION The Billing Statement should be sent to: Father Mother Company Billing Address for Parent(s) Same as Residential Address If other, please specify: Information for Company-Sponsored Children Company Name Address Contact Person Position Department Email Telephone No. Fax No. Canadian American School CONDITIONS OF ENROLLMENT The submission of this Application Form for my child at the Canadian American School implies the following: I agree to abide by the rules and procedures of the School as set out by the School Administration and Board of Trustees. I grant consent for the use of photographs, video, films, written or visual class works of my child on the school website, and/or for advertising and/or for the school’s printed materials. I confirm that I have read and understood all terms and conditions of my child’s / children’s enrollment including but not limited to those contained in the enrollment packet. I also agree to be bound by these written terms and conditions which will prevail over any other representations, verbal or otherwise, unless signed by the School Administrator. DECLARATION I certify that the information given on this form is full and complete. Any willful misrepresentation or omission may lead to disqualification from application or acceptance. I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the Canadian American School. Printed Name and Signature of Father/Stepfather/Guardian Date Printed Name and Signature of Mother/Stepmother/Guardian Date Canadian American School STUDENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM To be completed by a Licensed Physician Name Age Height Weight Sex Grade Blood Pressure Blood Type 1. Does this child have a health condition which may require EMERGENCY ACTION while he/she is at school: (e.g., seizure, insect sting, asthma, allergy, bleeding problem, diabetes, heart problem?) If yes, please DESCRIBE. No Yes 2. Is the student on long-term medication? If yes, please DESCRIBE. No Yes (A Medication Administration Form must be completed for in-school administration). 3. Is there evidence for concern for any of the areas listed below? Indicate the results of your examination by checking the appropriate space. Health Area Yes No Not Evaluated Health Area Vision…………………………. Hearing………………………. Speech/Language………. Development……………… Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity….. Scoliosis……………………… Yes Not Evaluated No Adjustment…………….. Nutrition…………………. Immunodeficiency….. Lead Poisoning……….. Physical Illness/Impairment…. Other………………………. REMARKS: (Please explain any “yes;” include recommendation for referral and treatment.) 4. Should there be any restriction of physical activity in the school? If so, specify nature and duration of restriction. No Yes (Student Name) has had a complete physical examination and has no evident problem that may affect learning OR problems noted above PROVIDER INFORMATION Physician’s Printed Name Signature and Title Address License Number Date Office Phone Number Canadian American School Recommendation Form Name of Applicant Grade Level Applied We wish to inform you that the child named above is seeking admission to the Canadian American School (CAS). CAS is a private international school offering instruction to children from one year old to those in Grade 8. We appreciate your cooperation in completing this form. Please be candid about this student’s academic ability and motivation. We understand the difficulty in evaluating a student and are fully aware that children are constantly growing, changing and developing. This form is only one piece of the student’s profile to be used in our assessment process. This form will not become a part of the student’s permanent record. Upon completing this form, please scan, and email it to admissions@canamschool.org. Thank you for your thoughtful attention to this request. Leadership Maturity Social relationship with peers Integrity Self-confidence Sense of humor Sense of responsibility Interaction with teachers/adults Participation in life of the school Creativity Respect for others Concern for others Not at Acceptable Level Needs Development Conduct Age Appropriate CHARACTER AND PERSONALITY TRAIT In what capacity? Advanced for Age How long have you known the applicant? Comments ACADEMIC TRAITS Academic potential Academic achievement Self-motivation Effort/initiative Study habits/organization of work Intellectual curiosity Level of engagement Commitment to homework Ability to follow directions Ability to work independently Ability to work in a group Ability to express ideas orally Ability to express ideas in writing Attendance Participation in class Please turn to page 2 Classroom Teacher School Administrator School Counselor Canadian American School Recommendation Form (p.2) 1. Has the applicant attended advanced level classes or have outstanding abilities? (Talented and Gifted programs, Advanced Mathematics, etc.) 2. Are you aware of any learning or behavioral support that has been provided to this student or if a condition exists so that it may be required? (IEP, learning disability, counseling, speech, OT, tutoring, ESL, etc.) 3. How would you describe parent involvement and cooperation with the school? 4. We would appreciate additional comments and observations concerning this student’s abilities, attendance, personal qualities and special interests. We welcome any other information you think might be helpful in our understanding of this student. Overall Recommendation: I strongly recommend the student for admission. I recommend the student for admission. I recommend the student for admission with reservation. I do not recommend the student for admission. May we contact you for further information? Yes No Your Name School Name Position School Address Phone Number Email Signature Date