Cardinal Ambassador Application

Name: ______Current Grade Level: ______

Class Schedule

(Please write classes and teachers’ names)

1st Period: ______

2nd Period: ______

3rd Period: ______

4th Period: ______

Please circle which lunch you have:

1st Lunch

2nd Lunch

3rd Lunch

IMPACT teacher’s name: ______

There are 12 open spots for the 2015-2016 Cardinal Ambassadors. To be considered for Cardinal Ambassadors, the applicant must

____ submit a complete application by 2:15 on May 4th to Mrs. Dickerson.Late applications will not be accepted.

____ request teacher recommendations from three teachers (teachers submit references to Mrs. Dickerson). For each excellent mark a student receives 4 points; for each average he/she receives 3 points; for each poor a student receives 2 points; for each very poor a student receives 1 point. The scores will be added together from each of the three recommendations. The highest total score achievable is a 108.

____ complete an interview (these will be scheduled once applications are turned in). Only students who receive a score of 95 or higher on their teacher recommendations will receive an interview.

Cardinal Ambassador Application

Address: ______

Phone #: ______

Email: ______

Parent (Guardian): ______

Shirt Size: ______

Please circle yes or no

Yes NoDo you enjoy introducing yourself to new people?

Yes NoHave you ever befriended a new student on their first day at school?

Yes NoCan you attend bi-weekly meetings that last up to an hour?

Yes NoDo you have friends that are different from you?

Yes NoDo you consider yourself an outgoing person?

Training for new Cardinal Ambassadors will be held May 22ndafter school in the media center. You must be able to attend this training in order to be considered for one of the 12 open spots. Also, there will be a two day Freshmen Orientation planning camp on July 29th and 30th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm in the media center. You must be able to attend in order to be considered for one of the 12 available spots. No exceptions will be made.

Please sign below acknowledging that you have read and understand the above statement.

Student Signature ______

Parent/Guardian Signature ______

Cardinal Ambassador Application

Please answer the following questions:

  1. Have you ever moved to another school? If yes, tell how you felt when you went to the school for the first time.
  1. When you came to JHS what was the hardest thing for you to adjust to?
  1. What qualities do you possess that will benefit the organization?
  1. List all activities you participate in throughout the year?
  1. Tell what you would do in this situation: You are sitting with your friends at lunch and notice a new student walk into the lunchroom, alone.
  1. Do you find it easy to start a conversation with someone you don’t know? If yes, tell of a time when you started talking to someone you didn’t know.