Hodgepodge
Which cohort of REACH Prep is Mr. Cassells?
Cohort 15
About how many countries in the world are there?
About 195
This word means to show a quality or idea through your actions and who you are
Embody
What is one benefit of going to an independent school?
Try New Things,
Meet Amazing Students
Learning that Challenges You
Prepares you for the Future
Name one interview best practice that Mr. Cassells taught you.
See slide
Zariya, Eva, Leeah
All REACH Prep Students live in one of these three counties
Westchester, Fairfield, Bronx
This word means connected to the topic or important to what you are talking about
Where is the Columbia Grammar School located?
New York City
Name 2 ways to make a good first impression.
1) Kindly greet with a smile
2) Firm handshake
3) Introduce yourself
4) Make good eye contact
What does the "C" stand for in "REACH"
Character
County Executive
This is is the process a school uses to decide which students will be accepted to attend the school
Admissions
This is defined as a free public school that focuses on a special subject or area of learning, such as science, technology, the arts, or world languages
Magnet School
Name 2 steps that need to happen before your interviews
Research, Open House, Apply
Greenwich Academy
Who is the Governor of Connecticut
Ned Lamont
This is defined as money provided by a school to help make tuition more affordable for families.
Financial Aid
Which is pictured here?
Greenwich Country Day School
I was born in the Bronx and am known as the first Latina Supreme Court Justice in U.S. history. I attended Princeton University and later Yale Law School. I worked as a prosecutor and then became a federal judge. I was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court in 2009. I am known for speaking about how life experience shapes justice and decision-making. Who am I?
Sonia Sotomayor
Name 5 parts of the independent school application. Both teams can wager points are write in their answers.
Application
School Records
Teacher Recommendation
Student Essays
Student Interview
Parent Interview
Schools Visits
ISEE
This is defined as a five-digit number that identifies a specific area where people live and helps the post office deliver mail to the correct location
This is a school that is connected to a church or other religious organization. Students learn regular school subjects while also learning about the school's faith and values.
Parochial School
Mr. Cassells to determine correct answers
On the spot mock interview!
Mr. Cassells will judge how many points he will give.