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The James Iredell AP Academy at Statesville High School

2014-15 Application

Dear Student and Family:

Thank you for your interest in the James Iredell AP Academy here at Statesville High School. We are excited to offer this program for our third group of incoming freshmen for the 2014-15 school year. This 21st century program focuses on preparation for future success not only in college, but also in the workforce. There are many aspects of our program that are unique to the Academy and SHS that we are excited to present.

Goals and Objectives:

· To provide students with opportunities to achieve success in a culture of academic excellence and rigor.

· To provide the opportunity for college credits earned in high school through Advanced Placement classes.

· To offer support through teachers specially trained by the College Board.

· To provide opportunities for personal growth through special programs, service, and travel.

Requirements:

· Meet all graduation requirements as specified by the district and the state.

· Meet the requirements set by the James Iredell AP Academy:

o A minimum of 7 AP classes during students’ four years, according to the schedule set by the Academy.

o 40 hours of community service during high school years, as determined by Academy standards and regulations.

Be sure to include the following information in your application packet:

⁭ Student information, Parts A, B, and C

⁭ Parent/guardian questionnaire

⁭ 5 Teacher/guidance recommendations (English, social studies, math, science teachers)

⁭ Student and parent statement of intent and contract signatures

Return the entire packet to Statesville High School, by hand delivery or mail, by the dates posted on the SHS website.

The James Iredell AP Academy

c/o Wanda W. McConnell

474 N. Center St.

Statesville, NC 28677

You may email any questions to Wanda McConnell, AP Director, at the following address:

(note: underscore between first and last names)

Part A: Demographic Information

Student: ______Gender: ⁭ Male ⁭ Female

Last First Middle

Social Security Number: ______Date of Birth: ______Age: _____

Home Address: ______

Street City State Zip

Mailing Address (if different from above): ______

Home Phone: ______Student Cell: ______

Current Middle School: ______Race: ______

Father/Guardian Name: ______Cell phone: ______

Work phone: ______Place of employment:______

Email address: ______

Mother/Guardian Name: ______Cell phone: ______

Work Phone: ______Place of employment: ______

Email address (if different): ______

Student resides with: ______(Communications will go to this person.)

Parent questionnaire:

Why do you feel your child is ready for this advanced curriculum? (You may use back of page.)

______

STATEMENT OF PARENT INTENT/RELEASE: As parent/guardian of the above named student, I understand the AP rigor and grant permission for my child’s middle school records to be released to SHS.

Parent name (please print) Signature Date

Part B: Activities

Please list your school, community, or extracurricular activities and any offices held. Also, list any community service or volunteer activities in which you’ve been involved. List only activities and volunteerism from the last two years.

School, Community, Extracurricular Activities: Offices held

______

Community Service/ Volunteer Activities: Hours served

______

Have you had any discipline referrals in the last year? ______If yes, please explain:

______

How many days were you absent this school year? ______If over 5, please explain:

______

Recommendations: List the teachers below from whom you have requested recommendations:

Present school: ______

English teacher: ______

Math teacher: ______

Social studies teacher: ______

Science teacher: ______

Guidance counselor: ______

Part C: Student essay:

Please respond to the prompt in the space below, using specific details or examples to clarify your comments. Respond in your own handwriting. Your length should not exceed the pages provided.

Explain why you are applying to the James Iredell AP Academy. Be sure to include:

o Skills you possess that will aid in your academic success (Be sure to tell how you understand and will meet the academic challenges).

o Any information about your own learning experiences (How do you learn best? What are your favorite subjects- in or out of school?).

o How you think this program will help you achieve high school goals- and beyond.

______

Statement of Intent: I understand that this is an advanced curriculum, and I accept my responsibility to fulfill the requirements of the James Iredell AP Academy.

______Printed name Signature Date

The James Iredell AP Academy at Statesville High School

Applicant: Please fill out the information in the box below and give to your CURRENT English teacher.

To the teacher: The student named above is applying for admission to the James Iredell AP Academy at Statesville High. Please use this form to share your perceptions of how this student will meet the requirements of this rigorous program. Return the completed recommendation to SHS via ISS courier or mail to James Iredell Academy, SHS, 474 N. Center St., Statesville, NC 28677 by March 14, 2014.

Teacher name: ______Email: ______

How long have you known the applicant? ______

Please use the following scale in rating the traits listed:

5- Always exhibits this trait in an exceptional manner. 4- Always exhibits this trait.

3- Often exhibits this trait. 2- Seldom exhibits this trait.

1- Never exhibits this trait.

Learner traits / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1
Learns quickly, with good retention
Is a keen and alert observer
Is sensitive to deadlines
Is a self-starter
Works well in groups
Is highly motivated
Is prepared for class
Participates in class
Is responsible, dependable, honest

Please circle one of the following as summary:

Heartily recommend Recommend Recommend with reservations Do not recommend

Comments: (You may attach a separate sheet of paper or continue on the back if necessary.)

______

Signature and Date: ______

The James Iredell AP Academy at Statesville High School

Applicant: Please fill out the information below and give to your CURRENT mathematics teacher.

Teacher name: ______Email: ______

How long have you known the applicant? ______

Please use the following scale in rating the traits listed:

5- Always exhibits this trait in an exceptional manner. 4- Always exhibits this trait.

3- Often exhibits this trait. 2- Seldom exhibits this trait.

1- Never exhibits this trait.

Please circle one of the following as summary:

Heartily recommend Recommend Recommend with reservations Do not recommend

Comments: (You may attach a separate sheet of paper or continue on the back if necessary.)

______

Signature and Date: ______

The James Iredell AP Academy at Statesville High School

Applicant: Please fill out the information below and give to your CURRENT science teacher.

Teacher name: ______Email: ______

How long have you known the applicant? ______

Please use the following scale in rating the traits listed to rate learner traits:

5- Always exhibits this trait in an exceptional manner. 4- Always exhibits this trait.

3- Often exhibits this trait. 2- Seldom exhibits this trait.

1- Never exhibits this trait.

Please circle one of the following as summary:

Heartily recommend Recommend Recommend with reservations Do not recommend

Comments: (You may attach a separate sheet of paper or continue on the back if necessary.)

______

Signature and Date: ______

The James Iredell AP Academy at Statesville High School

Applicant: Please fill out the information below and give to your CURRENT social studies teacher.

Teacher name: ______Email: ______

How long have you known the applicant? ______

Please use the following scale in rating the traits listed to rate learner traits:

5- Always exhibits this trait in an exceptional manner. 4- Always exhibits this trait.

3- Often exhibits this trait. 2- Seldom exhibits this trait.

1- Never exhibits this trait.

Please circle one of the following as summary:

Heartily recommend Recommend Recommend with reservations Do not recommend

Comments: (You may attach a separate sheet of paper or continue on the back if necessary.)

______

Signature and Date: ______

The James Iredell AP Academy at Statesville High School

Applicant: Please fill out the information below and give to your guidance counselor.

To the counselor: The student named above is applying for admission to the James Iredell AP Academy at Statesville High. Please use this form to share his/her academic performance and promise as well as your perceptions of how this student will meet the requirements of this rigorous program.

Return the completed recommendation to SHS via ISS courier or mail to James Iredell Academy, SHS, 474 N. Center St., Statesville, NC 28677 by March 14,2014.

Academic Aptitude:

Name the most recent aptitude test: ______

When was this test administered? ______

What is the composite score: ______Percentile rank: ______

Academic Achievement:

Name the most recent achievement test: ______

When was this test administered? ______

Indicate the type of score: composite: ______or subtest (specify) ______

or EOC (specify): ______.

Comments: (You may attach a separate sheet of paper or continue on the back if necessary.)

______

Please circle one of the following as summary:

Heartily recommend Recommend Recommend with reservations Do not recommend

The James Iredell AP Academy at Statesville High School

Student/Parent Contract:

The James Iredell Advanced Placement Academy at Statesville High School is designed as a rigorous program to challenge and to prepare students for college success. The classes and extracurricular expectations help students not only develop writing and thinking skills, but they also help in time management and self-discipline.

Furthermore, as stated by the College Board, AP classes help students “earn college credit and advanced placement [and also] stand out in the admission process.” Recognizing this rigor, the Iredell-Statesville Schools rewards students with an extra quality point beyond the one allotted for honors level classes.

In order to receive the added benefits, students and parents must subscribe to the following tenets:

· Academic rigor and teacher expectations will be higher in AP classes than in Honors. Since AP classes lead to possible college credits, the course work must parallel college work.

· Enrolling in an AP class requires increased student independence and a high degree of responsibility.

· The rigorous curriculum requires more effort and homework. (There can be hours of homework per AP class.) The pace of the class is faster, covering more content and covering it in greater depth. Students must complete all assignments at assigned times to reap the educational benefits of the class. (Plagiarizing or submitting work not personally completed is considered cheating.)

· Meetings beyond the normal class meetings are often required of an AP student. These meetings may be tutorial or collaborative in nature.

· Service hours are required and must be completed at each grade level.

· Travel opportunities are available, but not required.

· Students are required to take and pay for all enrolled AP classes.

· A total of seven AP classes must be taken, with an average score of 3.

We, the undersigned student and parent/guardian(s), understand, and have carefully read and discussed the requirements, the accelerated pace, and the rigorous expectations of enrolling in an intensive/accelerated AP curriculum and agree to honor this contract.

Student signature: ______

Parent/Guardian: ______

Date: ______

I agree to allow the JIAPA to publish my child’s photo if enrolled. Initials: ______