Is my child the right fit for Sand Hill School?

Please check the box for any item that sounds like your child. At the end, click "results" for an immediate response. This questionnaire is designed as an indicator, not a definitive answer to whether or not your child would fit well at Sand Hill School. Talk to our Head of School to find out more.

Your child is of average to above average intelligence

My child has:

Delays in reading

Trouble forming letters

Moderate language delays compared to peers

Difficulty getting to the point without getting bogged down by details

Trouble sitting still during circle time

Difficulty completing non-preferred tasks without excessive prompting

Trouble following multi-step instructions

Difficulty waiting his turn to answer, e.g., often blurts out an answer before raising a hand

Other:

My child shows the following signs of distress:

Cries about going to school

Shows signs of low self-esteem. Says: I'm not as smart as the other kids. It's too hard. I don't want to go back.

Complains of tummy aches before school

Is exhausted after school

Seems socially isolated. Says: No one wants to play with me. I don't have any friends.

Has experienced one of the following changes: Has lost weight, appetite has changed drastically or has difficulty sleeping

Has difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep

Has withdrawn from activities she previously enjoyed

Doesn't tell me what she's excited about at school

Other:

My child's current teacher:

Shows frustration with my child's behavior

Reports that my child disrupts the classroom by being funny at inappropriate times or by bothering other students.

Often punishes my child by putting him in time out or sending her to the principal's office

Doesn't have ideas for improving my child's classroom success

Doesn't mention my child's strengths

Other:

My perspective:

I feel the cause of my child's difficulty is unclear.

I feel my child's current learning environment isn't helping, e.g., Classroom doesn't provide structure or predictability. Classroom feels chaotic or too large. I sense my child feels uncomfortable and is on edge.

I feel my child is not learning or making academic progress.

I'm concerned that my child doesn't get asked on play dates or has difficulty making friends.

I feel my child's class is either too boring or too hard for him.

I feel my child's teachers don't have the capacity, resources or skill to respectfully redirect my child to encourage learning.

Other:

My child:

Has not been evaluated (diagnosis is not necessary for admission)

Has been evaluated, but did not receive a diagnosis

Has been diagnosed with dyslexia or language-based learning disabilities

Has been diagnosed with ADHD

Has been diagnosed with an autistic disorder

Has been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome or PDD-NOS

Has been diagnosed with anxiety or depression

Has severe speech and language difficulties

Has an intellectual impairment

Has been diagnosed with

Has behavior issues such as frequent hitting, kicking, biting, running away or throwing tantrums

Is able to successfully function in the classroom without a one-on-one aide

Can use the toilet independently

Is independently mobile

Has the potential to successfully transition to a mainstream classroom

My child needs the following to succeed:

A small classroom setting

Small group academic instruction

Social and emotional skills

A teacher who understands him and celebrates the strengths he brings to the classroom

A teacher who knows how to sensitively and skillfully help her manage her challenges

Classmates who welcome friendships and play dates

Other:

Additional questions or concerns (optional):

Read more about the type of children Sand Hill School serves in this article,
When Something Isn't Right in School: Early Intervention to Get Young Learners Back On Track