School Without Walls interview

[Anonymous]

Hi
I have read threads from 2012 on this subject, but it didn't really get to the heart of what I'm looking for, so my sincere apologies if I'm repeating content.

My son has his interview tomorrow. He is such a planner and it's giving him anxiety that he doesn't have any idea of what he's going to be asked. Can anyone provide insight on what sorts of questions the kids will face? And as long as you're being helpful, how about the parent interview? Thank you very much

[Anonymous]

Why do you want to attend Walls?

How can going to Walls benefit you / how can you benefit the school community?

How much homework do you do now? / other questions to get at past level of rigor and interest in working hard.

[Anonymous]

Oh and what book are you reading now?

[Anonymous]

Thank you so much for this, especially the book question. I will devour anyone else's perspectives too, particularly now on the parent interview.

[Anonymous]

You're welcome. Maybe they'll mix it up this year. I'm sure he'll do well.

It's all mercifully brief.

[Anonymous]

Any other info on questions?

[Anonymous]

Someone told me they ask parents if they think their kid is “gifted”. Not sure what answer they’d be looking for...

[Anonymous]

These are the 2023 questions:

1. Impact on School Community: Describe ways you will help create a positive
school community

2. Resilience: Explain how you respond to setbacks and overcome challenges

3. Lifelong Learner: Discuss your commitment to learning and academic growth
both in and outside of school. This may include interests, hobbies, etc.

4. Self-Reflection: Explain how you reflect on your decisions and how this informs
future actions

5. Empathy and Understanding: Discuss ways you relate to others and promote
positive relationships

6. Diversity and Cultural Inclusion: Describe how you engage with others
different from yourself and the knowledge gained from that experience, as well as
how you speak up for others when mistreatment occurs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:These are the 2023 questions:

1. Impact on School Community: Describe ways you will help create a positive
school community

2. Resilience: Explain how you respond to setbacks and overcome challenges

3. Lifelong Learner: Discuss your commitment to learning and academic growth
both in and outside of school. This may include interests, hobbies, etc.

4. Self-Reflection: Explain how you reflect on your decisions and how this informs
future actions

5. Empathy and Understanding: Discuss ways you relate to others and promote
positive relationships

6. Diversity and Cultural Inclusion: Describe how you engage with others
different from yourself and the knowledge gained from that experience, as well as
how you speak up for others when mistreatment occurs.

Well, those seem like legit questions to ask. Seems like that would last far longer than the five minutes people have been saying the interviews lasted.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:These are the 2023 questions:

1. Impact on School Community: Describe ways you will help create a positive
school community

2. Resilience: Explain how you respond to setbacks and overcome challenges

3. Lifelong Learner: Discuss your commitment to learning and academic growth
both in and outside of school. This may include interests, hobbies, etc.

4. Self-Reflection: Explain how you reflect on your decisions and how this informs
future actions

5. Empathy and Understanding: Discuss ways you relate to others and promote
positive relationships

6. Diversity and Cultural Inclusion: Describe how you engage with others
different from yourself and the knowledge gained from that experience, as well as
how you speak up for others when mistreatment occurs.

Well, those seem like legit questions to ask. Seems like that would last far longer than the five minutes people have been saying the interviews lasted.

They only ask one or two of these in some form or another. The 7 odd minutes go by quickly.

[Anonymous]

good luck to everyone interviewing tomorrow

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hi
I have read threads from 2012 on this subject, but it didn't really get to the heart of what I'm looking for, so my sincere apologies if I'm repeating content.

My son has his interview tomorrow. He is such a planner and it's giving him anxiety that he doesn't have any idea of what he's going to be asked. Can anyone provide insight on what sorts of questions the kids will face? And as long as you're being helpful, how about the parent interview? Thank you very much

The email with details about your interview should have had an attachment with the questions that might be asked.

[Anonymous]

That was a very strange interview. The fact that it counts so much towards acceptance is problematic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That was a very strange interview. The fact that it counts so much towards acceptance is problematic.

What happened?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That was a very strange interview. The fact that it counts so much towards acceptance is problematic.

yeah, my kids' was 2 minutes long 2 years ago.
it was ridiculous.