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Frequently Asked Admissions Questions
| When are applications due? |
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| Applications for Primary and K-1 programs are due by December 15, 2007. Applications for Elementary (grades 6-8) must be submitted no later than January 15, 2008. All supporting materials (recommendations and transcripts) are due by February 1. To request an application packet, please complete our online form. |
| When should I start the process? |
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| We encourage families to return their applications as early as possible prior to the deadline so that we can schedule the required visits and interviews. Return of supporting materials as close to the February 1st date as possible allows us to make decisions based upon the most recent and up-to-date information on the applicant. |
| Do you accept late applications? |
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| Applications are always welcome; however, first priority is given to those received by the deadline. If classes are full, qualified and approved applicants will be placed in a wait pool. |
| When can I visit the school? |
| Prospective Primary and Elementary parents are encouraged to attend our fall Open House in October. For those who miss this event, Tuesday morning campus tours are available by appointment. Middle School applicants and their parents attend an Open House in December. Middle school Parent Orientations are in December and February. |
| How many students do you take each year? |
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| Openings vary from Level to Level. Since Primary (ages 2 years, 10 months through 5 years, 6 months) is our entry level, the most openings occur for that age group. Approximately 30 Primary students are admitted each year. For K-1 (students from 5 years and 4 months through 7 years) there are usually between 10 and 15 openings. Openings in the elementary grades (2-5) are based on attrition and vary from year to year. There are usually openings for 15-20 new students in Middle School. We do not admit students to Level 8, although an exception will occasionally be made if a student is moving to the area from out of the state or country. |
| How many children are in each classroom? |
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| Each Primary classroom has a maximum of 24 students with a head teacher and a full time Teacher Intern. Head Teachers and Specialists, with the support of the Teacher Intern, facilitate individual, as well as small group instruction. There are four K-1 classes and two sections per grade level in Elementary with a maximum of 18 students per section. Each section in K-1 and Level 2 has a head teacher and a teacher intern. In Levels 3-5 one assistant is shared between the two classes. The teacher-to-student ratio for Middle School is 1:18, with each student connected to one advisor for weekly meetings in a smaller group of ten students. |
| How diverse is the Turning Point Community? |
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| Our students represent a broad mix of ethnic and socioeconomic diversity. Twenty-eight percent of our student body is made up of students of color. We work closely with the Independent School Alliance for Minority Affairs and our location is convenient for families of diverse ethnicities. |
| What type of student is Turning Point looking for? |
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| In the early childhood Montessori program and developmental K-1 transition program, we are looking for families who are committed to their children’s education and the Turning Point philosophy. The tremendous benefit of Turning Point’s program is that children are able to develop at their own pace, with each student’s readiness being used as the gauge by which skills are taught. We are looking for Middle School students with a variety of backgrounds and talents who will be able to make significant contributions to the Turning Point community through their academic achievement, creative talents, athletic abilities, positive social behavior, and participation in the school’s programs. |
| How much weight does the Admissions Committee place on standardized test scores for Middle School applicants? |
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| The ISEE test results are just one component we use for evaluating each applicant. Equal weight is given to academic history, teacher recommendations, and the personal interview. The essay portion of the ISEE is also important factor in the application factor. |
| Does Turning Point give preference to sibling applicants? |
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| Turning Point is committed to being a family community and gives priority to qualified siblings who would be well-served by its program. |
| Is financial aid available? |
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| Turning Point has a financial aid program. While the budget cannot accommodate everyone’s needs, all interested families are still encouraged to apply. Financial aid is not available to late applicants. |
| Do you have a transportation service available in my area? |
| With the help of the Parent Support Association, we facilitate carpool matching for interested families. |
| Do you have after school programs/daycare? |
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| Daycare, available from 7:30-8:30 in the morning (gratis) and after school until 6 p.m., is charged on a daily basis. A variety of after school programs are offered each semester at an additional cost. Both athletics and performing arts are available within after school classes, as well as within the daily curriculum. |
| Where do Turning Point Students go for 9th grade? |
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| Turning Point graduates are currently enrolled in many of Los Angeles’ finest independent schools, including the Archer School for Girls, Brentwood, Buckley, Campbell Hall, Crossroads, Harvard-Westlake, Los Angeles High School for the Performing Arts, Loyola, Marymount, Vistamar, Wildwood, and Windward. |
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