Dear Families,

Thank you for your interest in Williamsburg Northside School. Williamsburg Northside is a progressive, academically rigorous, Reggio-inspired elementary school in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. We encourage and support yourdesire to be fully involved in your child’s education, and choosing the right school is the first step of this journey. We look forward to getting to know your family. The Lower School information packet contains the following: introductory letter, an application, a curriculum guide, financial aid information and a teacher recommendation form.

The 2016-2017 enrollment options are listed below:

Schedules A & B (Early Enrollment): Families who enroll in our Early Notification program will be given first consideration for acceptance and will be notified in early January. Families enrolling in Schedules A & B are eligible for an early enrollment tuition rate. When accepted, Schedule B (Early Notification) enrollments are binding, and are due by January 15, 2016.

Schedules C & D (Regular Enrollment): All 2016-2017 fall K-1st Grade acceptance notifications are due by February12, 2016; (2nd-5th Grade acceptance notifications are due by February 25th, 2016).

Immediate Enrollment: Pending available space in the grade level the applicant is applying for, we will accept applications after the school year has begun. If space is available in the grade for the current school year, admissions notifications for all complete applicant files will be made in a timely manner. When space is not available, acceptable applicants will be addedto a wait list. Please review the enrollment option details on the final page and check your desired option for enrollment. Instructions:

1) Complete the Application Form and attach a non-refundable $65.00 application fee. Please do not send cash inthe mail. You will be provided with a receipt upon payment. If more than one child is applying, completing anapplication form for each child is required, however, you need only send in one fee. Please follow all instructionscarefully and fill out all forms completely. Application fees are waived for siblings of currently enrolled students,and for applicants who were previously accepted. Incomplete applications cannot be processed.

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Request your child's current Head Teacher to complete and submit the Online Teacher Recommendation form tokanderson@willnorth.org (preferred method). The Teacher Recommendation form can be found on our websiteunder the "Admissions" tab (www.willnorth.org/admissions). If your child's teacher is unable to complete theTeacher Recommendation form online, then please print out a copy, and have the completed hard copy faxed to(718-384-3525), or mailed directly to Williamsburg Northside Schools (299 North 7th Street Brooklyn, NY 11211).

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Again, we thank you for your interest in our program and look forward to supporting your family through our admissions process.

Sincerely,

Kendra Anderson Associate Director of Lower School Admissions & Middle School Placement Williamsburg Northside Schools kanderson@willnorth.org www.willnorth.org

Williamsburg Northside School 299 N 7th Street Brooklyn NY 11211

Phone: 718 599-7300 Email: admissions@willnorth.org

Schedule a private tour, parent interview, and Applicant Child Visit with our Associate Director of Lower SchoolAdmissions, Kendra Anderson.

Read through the Williamsburg Northside Curriculum GuideApplication Deadline: due by December 9th, 2015. Thereafter, applications for Grades K-5 will be accepted on a rolling basis if space is available.

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Receiving Scholarship through Financial Aid

Scholarship Awards The mission of the WNS scholarship program is to provide an enriching, challenging elementary school experience like no other. Williamsburg Northside is firmly committed to making our school a viable educational option for all eligible students. 50% of our 2015-16 student body received financial aid after qualifying through SSS. Over $600,000 was distributed to our families for the 2015-16 school year. In addition, Northside’s active Parent Association was responsible for raising over $52,000 in scholarship funds in their effort to support diversity.

Applying for Financial AidFamilies interested in financial aid are strongly encouraged to apply for a scholarship. An applicant's request for tuition assistance does not affect admission eligibility. Financial aid forms are included in this packet or you may download them from our website and complete SSS forms online. All financial information submitted is confidential. Renewal of aid is not based on academic performance. Scholarships are granted for one year at a time and must be applied forannually. Williamsburg Northside considers many factors when looking for qualifying families. Several factors effect afamily’s overall application for aid, such as financial need, number of siblings and overall commitment to theWilliamsburg community. All families who receive financial aid are expected to actively contribute to the school community.

Financial Aid Requirements:

• Check the financial aid box on your application.• To complete the online process, go directly to www.sss.nais.org/parents.• The financial aid application for 2016-17 will be available starting November 1, 2015.• Applications for Financial Aid and ALL required documentation should be submitted by

December 10, 2015. Required Documents:

• Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS)• 2014 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ ◦ 2015 when available

For more information or assistance regarding financial aid please contact Kendra Anderson at kanderson@willnorth.org

299 N 7th Street Brooklyn, NY 11211718 599 9600 / www.willnorth.org

2016-2017 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL APPLICATION

GRADE APPLYING FOR: rKINDERGARTEN rFIRST GRADE rSECOND GRADE rTHIRD GRADE rFOURTH GRADE rFIFTH GRADE

PLEASE CHECK ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

rFirst Time Applicant rPreviously Applied rSibling Application rPreviously Accepted

CHILD’S INFORMATION: Name: ___________________________________________________

Birth date: ___________ / ____________ / ___________ Gender: Male / Female

Home Address: _____________________________________________ City & Zip: _____________________________

Who does this child currently reside with? If applicant does not live with biological parent(s) please indicate the child’s relationship to guardian(s). ________________________________________________________________________________________________

FIRST PARENT/GUARDIAN Name:__________________________________________________Email address_______________________________

Occupation:____________________________ Place of business: _______________________________

Home Phone #:_________________________________________ Cell Phone :_________________________________

SECOND PARENT/GUARDIAN Name: __________________________________________________ Email address: __________________________

Occupation: ____________________________ Place of business: ____________________________

Home Phone #:_________________________________________ Cell Phone #: _______________________________

SIBLING INFORMATION (NAME, DOB, PROGRAM ATTENDING)

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Parent Report 1. Please share your child’s interests and/or areas of academic strength.________________________________________________________________________________________

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2. Why do you feel Williamsburg Northside is the right learning environment for your child?

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3. How do you see yourself participating in our school community? (class parent, filed trips, joining the parentassociation etc.) Please share any previous experiences with school participation.

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4. Please list all previous schools, daycare and/or enrichment activities your child has been enrolled in or is currentlyattending.

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Parent Report Cont.

1. Child’s primary language_________________________________________________________________________________

2. List language(s) spoken at home

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3. Please describe your child’s style of play: (Independent, collaborative, energetic, etc.) *For applicants applying to

Gr. 2-5: Does your child tend to choose large friendship groups, small groups, or play independently?

4.__________________________________________________________________________________How does your child cope with frustration?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. What words come quickly to mind when you describe your child?__________________________________________________________________________________

6. Please describe your child’s physical/motor development__________________________________________________________________________________

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7. Has your child ever been hospitalized? When? Why?__________________________________________________________________________________

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8. Does your child have an IEP and/or receive related services? YES _____ NO ____ If yes, pleaseattach IEP and any relevant evaluations, and list services:_________________________________________________________________________________

Privacy Notification: The personal and health information collected on this form is for the purposes of planning current andfuture elementary school services. The information will be used solely by the school and its contracted service providers for that purpose or a directly related purpose. The information shall remain private and confidential within the school and will only be disclosed to other persons or agencies as consented by the enrolling parent or the authorized parent/guardian. The applicant understands that the personal and health information provided is for the placement of children in elementary school services at Williamsburg Northside Schools.

**Williamsburg Northside Schools are licensed by the New York City Department of Health (DOH). WN is actively committed to having a diverse community. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, physical disability, or sexual orientation in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, and other school administered programs.

Tuition Breakdown and Enrollment Options Early Enrollment (Schedule B) is a binding decision. Families whose children are accepted agree their children will attend WN and all applications to other schools will be withdrawn. Applicants who opt for Early Notification will be notified in early January. If accepted, applicants have until January 15th, 2016 to inform WN of their decision.

(REQUIRED) Please select only one enrollment option (Families applying for Scholarship, please only select Schedule D):

Tuition timeline for Schedule B (Early Notification): Tuition $28,2501/3rd of the full tuition due 1 week after acceptance notification is received (Non-Refundable & Non-Transferable deposit) 1/3rd of the full tuition due April 14th (First payment)1/3rd of the full tuition due August 1st (Second and final payment)Please note the above due dates must be met in order to remain eligible to receive this payment Schedule.

Tuition timeline for Schedule C: Tuition $29,500 20% of the full tuition due 1 week after acceptance notification is received (K-Gr. 5) (Non-Refundable & Non-Transferable deposit) 30% of the full tuition due April 14th (First payment) 30% of the full tuition due August 1st (Second payment) 20% of the full tuition due October 1st (final payment)

Tuition timeline for Schedule D (Scholarship):20% of the full tuition due 1 week after acceptance notification is received (K-Gr. 5) (Non-Refundable & Non-Transferable deposit) 30% of the full tuition due April 14th (First payment)30% of the full tuition due August 1st (Second payment)20% of the full tuition due October 1st (final payment)

Tuition timeline for Schedule A: Tuition $26,900 Families who choose to pay the full tuition in one payment will receive a discount 100% of the full tuition is submitted at the time enrollment contract is due 80% of the full tuition (Non-Refundable deposit & Non-Transferable deposit)Full Tuition due 1 week after acceptance notification is receivedPlease note the above due date must be met in order to remain eligible to receive this payment Schedule.

Please return completed applications along with a $65 non-refundable application fee to Williamsburg Northside (via online, mail, or in person). To email applications families must submit and attach the credit card form with the application.

Note: Applications are not carried over year to year. If you decline an acceptance and wish to apply for the next year, you will need to submit a new application. Applicants who have previously applied, or are now applying for a sibling please indicate so on page 3, and DO NOT re-submit an application fee. The application fee is a one-time only fee.

Parent/Guardian(s) Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: ____________________

Parent/Guardian(s) Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: ___________________

Schedule A Schedule B Schedule C Schedule D

**Parent Association Diversity Scholarhip InformationParent Association diversity scholarships are available for students whose families meet specified criteria on the basis of race, disability, and sexual orientation. Applicants can self-nominate for these scholarships if they also demonstrate economic need, as assessed through SSS. Further information is available on the PA's website.

Applicants who wish to be considered for the PA Diversity Scholarship please make your selection under Schedule D.

Parent Association Diversity Scholarship (for Schedule D applicants): I meet the criteria necessary to apply for this scholarship, and therefore would like to be considered.