Student Application Form
We thank you for starting your Hero's Journey with Wonders Academy. (If you have more than one student applying, you will need to fill out individual applications for each sibling.)
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Student's Information
Student's Name
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What subjects does your child enjoy?
What subjects does your child struggle with?
What hobbies and interests does he/she have?
Names of siblings:
Separate with comas.
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List your previous schools, beginning with the most recent:
School name
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n/a if student has never been enrolled in a school.
Dates & Grade(s)
Dates
Grade(s)
School name
n/a if student has only been enrolled in one school.
Dates & Grades
Dates
Grades
For Government Reporting:
Student's Ethnic Origin:
Hispanic
Non-Hispanic
Not Indicated
Student's Race (Choose one or more):
White
Blake/African American
Asian
American Indian or Alaskan Native, Hawaiian, or Other Pacific Islander
Student's Veteran Status (Check all that apply):
Veteran
Child of a Veteran
Grandchild of a Veteran
None of the Above
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Parent's/Guardian's Information
Mother's Name
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First Name
Last Name
Father's Name
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First Name
Last Name
Mother's Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Father's Address (if different from above)
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
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State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
E-mail
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Second E-mail (optional)
example@example.com
Primary Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
Secondary Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
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What date do you want your child to start?
Start Date
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Date
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Please answer the following questions:
How did you hear about Wonders Academy?
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Is there someone in the community we may thank for sending you?
Please read these statements:- You put a lot of effort into creating and maintaining a positive relationship with your child.- You explain the reasons behind your rules.- You enforce rules and give consequences, but take your child's feelings into consideration.- You invest time and energy into preventing behavior problems before they start.- You incorporate positive discipline strategies to reinforce good behavior like praise and reward systems.- You validate your child’s feelings while making it clear that you are ultimately in charge.- You recognize that when your child makes a poor decision, it is important for them to take responsibility for their mistake and work to make amends.Do these statements sound like your parenting style?
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Yes
No
How would you describe your, your spouse's, and your child's learning environment so far?
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Highly traditional but time for a change.
A mix of traditional and non-traditional learning.
Non-traditional.
What excites your family most about Wonders Academy? (Choose as many as you like.)
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Self-paced core skills so your child can learn at their own pace.
Real-world project-based learning.
The Hero's Journey, Learning Badges, and Apprenticeships that help Herons find a calling that will change the world.
A multi-age student-led community that will motivate your child.
Socratic discussions that deliver critical thinking opportunities.
Other
What concerns you the most about transitioning to Wonders Academy?
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Whether I am ready to trust my child as an independent learner.
The lack of traditional teacher and curriculum.
The absence of required homework, tests, and grades.
Other
What are your thoughts on failure?
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A child should be shown how to complete tasks and achieve goals, so they don't have to suffer failure.
A child should be allowed to fail often, so they can learn from their mistakes.
What were your biggest lessons learned from reviewing the Acton Academy research resources? (school blog, Courage to Grow, etc.)
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http://www.actonacademy.org/austin
How do you, as a parent, teach or guide your child at home?
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How do you motivate your child to move forward when they are feeling stuck?
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What are your hopes for your child's education?
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How familiar are you with online learning in a student-led classroom where the adult present serves more as a mentor or coach and doesn't offer classical "teaching"?
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How do you feel about a classroom without a "teacher" delivering lecture style presentations?
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What do you like most about where your child is attending school now (if they are currently enrolled in a school)?
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enter n/a if not applicable
What do you wish were different at their current school?
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enter n/a if not applicable
What do you think is the best way for your child to learn?
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What fears do you have about your child's school experience?
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Share a time when your child struggled or made a bad choice at school or home. How did you handle the situation?
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What would we need to know about your child to serve them well? For example, allergies, fears, developmental challenges, medical history, medications, or previous classroom behavioral challenges?
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References
To ensure our learning environment is the right fit for your child, we ask their current teacher to fill out a short questionnaire. Please provide us with the contact information of your child's teacher:
Teacher's Name
Teacher's Email
example@example.com
Teacher's Phone Number
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Financial Aid
Do you need financial aid? (Our funding is very limited. If you select yes, the financial aid form will be emailed to you upon your child's acceptance.)
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Yes
No
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Questions?
Do you have any questions for us?
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Non-Discrimination Policy
Wonders Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at Wonders Academy. Wonders Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
I have read the non-discrimination policy.
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Additional Info:
Check each item to indicate that you have read and understand them.
You will be notified by email if your student has been accepted.
There is a $500 enrollment fee per student required upon acceptance. (This enrollment fee is NOT returned to you if your child leaves the school, as it is part of your child's tuition.)
Each parent/guardian must sign the Parent Contract in order to participate in Wonders Academy. (The Parent Contract is provided after acceptance.)
You must submit separate applications for each sibling wishing to attend Wonders Academy. (We offer multiple student discounts.)
Tuition for the year is $8525.00. (We offer sibling discounts.)
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Suggested Reading
We recommend reading at least one of the following books to gain a better understanding of Acton Academy's inspiration and alternative school movement: Courage to Grow by Laura Sandefer, Unschooling Rules by Clark Aldrich, A Thomas Jefferson Education: Teaching a Generation of Leaders for the 21st Century by Oliver DeMille, The One World Schoolhouse by Salman Khan, Talent Code by Daniel Coyle
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