The Traveling School · The Traveling School Application 2021-2022

Part 1: Applicant Information

Applying for:

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Fall 2021

Spring 2022

Are you willing to attend another semester if your preferred semester is full?

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Name

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First Name

Last Name

Usually called:

Birthdate

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format: mm/dd/yy

Home Address

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Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Mailing Address (if different from above)

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Home Phone (if applicable)

Applicant Cell Phone

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Applicant Email

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Current Grade:

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Anticipated Grade with The Traveling School

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Part 2: Parent/ Guardian Information

Parent/ Guardian 1

Name

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First Name

Last Name

Cell Phone

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Alternate Phone

Email

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Mailing Address

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Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Parent/ Guardian 2

Name

First Name

Last Name

Cell Phone

Alternate Phone

Email

Mailing Address (if different from Guardian 1)

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Who lives in your home?

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Please list names and their relationship to you.

If applicable, who is your legal guardian?

The Traveling School requires authorizations from each legal guardian and may request the parenting plan of divorced or separated parents.

Part 3: School Information

Present High school

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School Phone

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School Website

School Mailing Address

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Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Counselor's Name

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First Name

Last Name

Counselor's Phone

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Counselor's Email

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Part 4: Personal History

Summer Programs (since 7th grade)

Extracurricular Activities

Academic Honors

Part 5: Student Questionnaire

This questionnaire is intended to help you focus your reasons for choosing The Traveling School and share your personality, interests and beliefs. We hope to learn more about you as an individual to discover who you are beyond your activities and academic records. Response length should vary based on the type of question as clarified below.

Short Answer

Complete the following statements with a word or phrase.

1. If I could have a superpower it would be...

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2. I want to improve at...

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3. My pet peeve is...

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4. My hidden talent is...

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5. I am passionate about...

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Reflections

Respond thoughtfully to the following questions. Responses should be about 6-12 sentences.

6. Which aspects of The Traveling School appeal to you and what do you hope to gain from an experiential semester?

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7. Describe your learning style. Include specific details about what motivates you- subjects, teachers, students, assignments, etc.

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9. Share a story about a time you had to handle a conflict or deal with a difficult situation. How did you handle it? Would you do anything differently if you could go through the experience again?

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10. Have you ever experienced group living? Describe when, where, and the length of time. Also include your favorite and least favorite aspects of group living. What makes your perspective unique when you're in a group?

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12. The Traveling School appreciates diversity in many forms. Please share anything you would like us to know about your background (race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, political orientation, etc.).

13. What else do you want us to know about you?

14. Are you applying to other semester schools? If so, which one(s)?

Traveling School faculty are not trained to work with students with severe physical, emotional or psychological disabilities and/or severe academic needs. The following questions will not automatically disqualify your application; they open the conversation to discuss whether The Traveling School can support your needs.

Have you received counseling or therapy?

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Yes

No