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For your convenience, you can find all of the application forms below. There are parts of the application that will need to be filled out by constituents at your child's current school. Please direct them to this webpage. They will be able to easily access their designated form below. In addition, please download a records release form and submit it to your child's current school. We will begin to process your application when all parts are received.

High School Application | Grades 8-12
Middle School Application | Grade 6 & 7
Elementary Application | Grades PreK-5

High School Application | Grades 8-12

Student Application
Parent Questionnaire
Principal or Guidance Reference
Math Teacher Reference
English Teacher Reference

Student Application

Parent Questionnaire

Forms

Required

Sparhawk Upper School - Parent Questionnaire

Thank you for taking the time to fill out the parent questionnaire. The additional parts of the application process include the student application as well as the teacher references. All of these are available online under admissions. Questions regarding this process may be directed to the admissions team at 978.388.5354 or admissions@sparhawkschool.com.

Parent Information

Name*required

First Name

Last Name

Address *required

City*required

State*required

Zip*required

Region

Country*required

Phone*required

Email Address*required

Prounouns

Would like to list an additional parent?

Yes

Name*required

First Name

Last Name

Pronouns

Email Address*required

Phone

Do reside at the same address?*required

Yes

Address *required

City*required

State*required

Zip*required

Country*required

Student Information

Name*required

First Name

Last Name

Student Phone Number*required

Student Email *required

Birthdate*required

Pronouns

Current school*required

Current grade*required

Desired entry grade*required

Current School Address

Financially Responsible Adult Information

If this child is accepted to Sparhawk School, a legally binding Policy and Fees Contract will be issued to the two financially responsible adults for this child. We recognize and respect the diverse family dynamics within our community, and understand that the financially responsible adults may differ from Parents or Guardians listed above. Please provide the names and email addresses for the two financially responsible adults for this child.

Name of Financially Responsible Adult (First, Last)*required

First Name

Last Name

Email Address*required

Name of Financially Responsible Adult 2 (First, Last)*required

First Name

Last Name

Email Address*required

Names of siblings, ages & schools attended

Name

First Name

Last Name

Age

Schools attended

Name

First Name

Last Name

Age

Schools attended

Name

First Name

Last Name

Age

Schools attended

Do you have relatives who attended Sparhawk School?

Yes

Please list the names of relatives who attended Sparhawk School, their years of graduation and their relationship to the student.

Name*required

First Name

Last Name

Year of graduation

Relation

Has the student been diagnosed with any illnesses and/or education-related disabilities, either mental or physical that may interfere with their studies or ability to participate in extracurricular activities? If yes, please explain.*required

Yes

Please explain*required

Does the student take medication for any medical condition?*required

Yes

Please list medications & conditions*required

Has the student ever been diagnosed with ADD, ADHD or any other related learning disability?*required

Yes

Please explain*required

Does the student have an Individual Education Plan?*required

Yes

The following are meant to be short answer questions, but please write more if necessary. When appropriate, feel free to use phrases or single words to answer.

What are your reasons for applying to private schools?*required

What in particular appeals to you about Sparhawk School?*required

Please list the academic and personal goals you will have for your child at Sparhawk. Do you think your child shares these goals?*required

In thinking about your child, what brings you the most joy?*required

Please describe your child's general attitude towards school now. If poor, when did your child last enjoy school?*required

Please describe your child's attitude towards homework.*required

How much homework (hours per night) do you feel is reasonable for your child?*required

Do you believe that your child's school records accurately reflect his or her ability and potential? If not, why?*required

If you have additional comments to make regarding your child, please feel free to share them.

If you have digital versions of your child's transcripts and tests, please submit them below.

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Upload any academic testing and neuropsychology testing if applicable.

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International Applications Only

Bank Statement: All students are required to demonstrate financial ability to pay for at least one year of academic and living expenses before being issued an immigration document. Please upload a pdf or scan here.

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Current copy of student passport.

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Please click here to download the records release authorization. Please print and give this form to your child's existing school. Your child's application is not complete until we receive their current records.

Do you plan to apply for financial aid? This does not impact admission.*required

Yes

Financial Aid documents are due to finance at the time of the application.

Principal or Guidance Reference

Forms

Required

Principal or Guidance Counselor Reference for Sparhawk School

This student is applying for admission to the Upper School at Sparhawk. We appreciate your candor in answering our questions about the candidate. School recommendations as well as an interview and visits to Sparhawk weigh more significantly in our decisions than do standardized test scores or transcripts. Your responses are very important to us.

All information that you provide will be held in confidence and will only be disclosed to members of the Sparhawk School admissions committee or other staff members the headmaster deems necessary to the process. Call us at 978.388.5354 if there are issues regarding this student that you would prefer to discuss personally.

Student Information

Name*required

First Name

Last Name

Current grade*required

Desired entry grade*required

Your contact information

Name*required

First Name

Last Name

Your title*required

School name*required

School address*required

City*required

State*required

Zip*required

Country*required

Phone*required

Fax number

Email Field*required

Current school*required

Current grade*required

Desired entry grade*required

How long have you known this student?*required

How many students are in your school?*required

How well do you know the applicant?*required

Very well

Fairly well

Somewhat

Minimally

Have you worked with this student in a context other than in your capacity as principal or guidance counselor?*required

Yes

Please explain*required

In general, how do you rate this candidate's readiness for success in a progressive college preparatory school?*required

Very well

Fairly well

Somewhat

Minimally

What do you consider the candidate's greatest personal and/or academic strengths?*required

What do you consider the candidate's greatest personal and/or academic needs?*required

Does the candidate's performance coincide with academic ability?*required

Yes

Please explain*required

Does the student have problems with any of the following?

Irregular attendance*required

Yes

Please explain*required

Disruptive behavior*required

Yes

Please explain*required

Inattention*required

Yes

Please explain*required

Poor organizational skills*required

Yes

Please explain*required

Work completion rate*required

Yes

Please explain*required

Are there problematic social behaviors that we should be aware of? Examples might include violence, intolerance, or anti-social behavior in interactions with peers or teachers. If yes, please explain and attach discipline record.*required

Yes

Please explain*required

Has the applicant ever been dismissed, or been in any serious disciplinary difficulty?*required

Yes

Please explain*required

Do you anticipate that this student will need accelerated courses? If yes, in what areas.*required

Do you anticipate that this student will need special assistance? In what areas.*required

Are the parents supportive of the child's experience?*required

Consistently

Usually

Sometimes

Rarely

Are they realistic in setting educational goals?*required

Consistently

Usually

Sometimes

Rarely

Are the parent's supportive of your school's programs/routines?*required

Consistently

Usually

Sometimes

Rarely

Are the parents supportive of you and the teachers?*required

Consistently

Usually

Sometimes

Rarely

To your knowledge is the parent's perception of the student compatible with the school's understanding of the student?*required

Consistently

Usually

Sometimes

Rarely

Are the parents responsive to suggestions/guidance?*required

Consistently

Usually

Sometimes

Rarely

If you like you may write additional information about this young person's character, motivation, and special interestsor talents. Specifically we are looking for a statement about this person's uniqueness and why you feel they would be a good candidate for Sparhawk School.

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Student Application
Parent Questionnaire
Principal or Guidance Reference
Math Teacher Reference
English Teacher Reference

Parent Questionnaire (application fee)
Student Evaluation Form - Filled out by current teacher
Records from previous school

2nd-5th Grade Checklist

Parent Questionnaire (application fee)
Student Evaluation Form - Filled out by current teacher
Principal or Guidance Reference
Records from previous school

Parent Questionnaire | PreK-5
Student Evaluation Form | PreK-1st Grade
Student Evaluation Form | 2nd-5th Grade
Principal or Guidance Reference | 2nd-5th Grade