27-28 DBA Application

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Dietrich bonhoeffer academy

DBA 2027-28 Application for Admission

In addition to this application, please submit:

Complete 2025–26 report card
Fall 2026 report card
One approved standardized test score — ISEE or NWEA MAP
Two confidential teacher recommendations — one from the student's current English/Language Arts teacher and one from the student's current Math teacher

Please send school records and standardized testing to admissions@dbahouston.org. Once we've received and reviewed your application and supporting materials, we'll be in touch to schedule a student shadow visit and a family interview with the Head of School.

Student Information

First Name*

Middle Name

Last Name*

Preferred Name

Date of Birth*

Grade Applying For*

5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

Current School*

Current Grade*

Please list any other schools your child has attended during the past three years, including grades attended.Leave blank if not applicable.

Family Information

Parent/Guardian 1

First and Last Name*

Relationship to Student*

Email*

Phone Number*

Home Address*

Parent/Guardian 2

First and Last Name

Relationship to Student

Email

Phone Number

Home Address

Same as Parent/Guardian 1 Different address

Student lives with:*

Both parents/guardians Parent/Guardian 1 Parent/Guardian 2 Shared between households Other

Are there any custody or family circumstances DBA should be aware of when communicating with your family?Optional

Academic & Learner Profile

How would you describe your child's academic performance during the past two years?*

Consistently exceeds grade-level expectations Generally meets or exceeds grade-level expectations Meets grade-level expectations with support in some areas Has experienced academic difficulty in one or more areas School does not use traditional grades Other

What are your child's academic and learning strengths? What subjects or types of learning come most naturally?*

What subjects or types of schoolwork are most challenging for your child?*

What tends to motivate and engage your child as a learner? What tends to frustrate or disengage them?*

Getting to Know Your Child

We believe students are much more than grades and test scores. We'd like to understand who your child is both inside and outside the classroom.

How would you describe your child to someone who hasn't met them?*

What interests, hobbies, sports, arts, activities, or other pursuits are important to your child?*

Is there anything you wish your child's teachers understood about them from the very beginning?*

Learning & Support

DBA's small, relational learning environment allows teachers to know students well. Understanding a student's learning profile and previous support helps us determine whether DBA can provide the environment and resources a student needs to thrive.

Has your child ever received academic accommodations, intervention, tutoring, specialized instruction, or other learning support?*

Yes No

Has your child been diagnosed with a learning difference or other condition that affects their educational experience?*

Yes No

If yes to either question above, please describe your child's learning needs and the accommodations, interventions, or strategies that have been most effective.

Families may be asked to provide relevant evaluations, accommodation plans, or other educational documentation as part of the admissions process.

During the past three years, has your child experienced behavioral, social, emotional, attendance, or other challenges that have significantly affected their experience at school?*

Yes No

If yes, please briefly describe the challenges and the strategies, supports, or environments that have helped your child be successful.

Is there anything else about your child's educational history that would help us better understand their school experience?This might include school transitions, interrupted schooling, significant absences, academic gaps, or other circumstances affecting learning.

Your Child & DBA

At DBA, we believe the middle school years are an important time for students to grow academically, socially, personally, and in faith.

After learning more about DBA, what aspects of our mission, educational philosophy, or school community most resonate with your family?*

What about DBA makes you believe our school could be a good fit for your child specifically?*

If your child joins DBA, what growth do you most hope to see during their middle school years?You might consider academics, confidence, independence, relationships, faith, leadership, creativity, self-advocacy, or other areas important to your child.*

A small school community depends upon partnership among students, families, and faculty. What does a strong school-family partnership look like to you?*

Additional Information

Is there anything else you would like the Admissions Committee to know as we consider your child's application?Optional

Does your family plan to apply for financial aid?*

Yes No Unsure

A Little About You

To be completed by the student. At DBA, we're the Ducks — and every Duck brings something unique to the flock. We'd like to learn a little about what makes you you. This isn't a test, just have fun with it!

Show us something about you. Choose one:*

Design Your Duck Curious Duck

Draw and decorate your own DBA Duck on paper, then take a photo or upload a picture of it below. Use words, colors, symbols, or anything else that tells us something about you.

Choose one and answer in a few sentences:*

Something I could teach the other Ducks Something I'd really like to learn

Acknowledgment

I affirm that the information provided in this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that complete and candid information is important in helping Dietrich Bonhoeffer Academy determine whether its program can appropriately serve my child.*

Parent/Guardian Signature (type full name)*

Date*

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Application Submitted

Thank you for sharing your family with us. A copy of your application has been sent to DBA's admissions team, and we'll be in touch about next steps, including your child's shadow visit and a family interview with the Head of School.

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Student Information

Family Information

Parent/Guardian 1

Parent/Guardian 2

Academic & Learner Profile

Getting to Know Your Child

Learning & Support

Your Child & DBA

Additional Information

A Little About You

Acknowledgment

Application Submitted

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