Dear Parents:

Thank you for your interest in Soundview School. On this page you will find details about applying for Primary School (grades 1 – 4). We best serve students who exhibit the following traits:

• Eager to learn
• Intellectually curious
• Kind and considerate
• Able to follow directions and able to exercise self-control.
• Have demonstrated skills that are at or above grade level at their current school.

The admissions committee evaluates students individually based on their application, parent questionnaire, teacher recommendations, testing profile and transcripts and their visit to Soundview.

Admissions Checklist

Here are the steps to follow when applying to Soundview School. A printable version of this list is available on our forms page .

• Obtain admission information by visiting our forms page , or contacting our Admissions Director.
• Attend an Open House and/or a Tour of the school during school hours.
• Schedule or gather necessary tests and information.
  
  • IQ test within the past three years (WPPSI-R or WISC-IV)
    
• Request two (2) teacher/adult recommendations from people who are not related to you and who know your child well. Recommenders should return forms directly to the Soundview Admissions office. Students will not be considered for admission without recommendations.
• Submit completed admissions materials. Currently, applications are being accepted on a rolling basis for open spots this year and next year.
  
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  The following makes up a complete application:
  
  • Application Form and Parent Questionnaire.
    
  • Application fee.
    
  • Two (2) teacher/adult recommendations (these can be submitted by recommenders separately).
    
  • IQ test within the past three years.
    
  • Records from current school – request form enclosed (including discipline and any special service records).
    
  • Any other helpful materials you might have (Independent testing, etc.).
    
  • Schedule a student visit day with the Admission Office.

Notification letters will be sent out on, or around, March 31, 2009.

We are happy to be among the schools that you are considering. If there is anything we can do to help the application process run more smoothly, please do not hesitate to call us. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you at Soundview.

Katie Auker
Director of Admissions and Community Relations
(425) 778-8572
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