2014-2015 ADVANCED ACADEMICS PROGRAM COMMON APPLICATION &INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMME SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTATION

Socorro Independent School District

Advanced Academic Program Common Application

Academic Year: 2015-2016

Student Name: ________________________________________ Student ID #: ___________________

8th Grade Campus: _______________________ 8th Grade Counselor: ________________________

Home Address: __________________________________________________________________________

City: ________________________________________ State: ____________________________________

Parent/Guardian Name: _________________________________________________________________

Home Phone Number: ___________________ Cell Phone Number: __________________________

Primary Email Address: ___________________________________________________________________

Please check the Advanced Academic Program (s) that you are applying to:

________ Health Professions Academy (HPA) – Socorro High School

No extra required documentation

________ International Baccalaureate (IB) – El Dorado High School

Supplemental required documentation: 3 teacher letters of recommendation, Participation

Survey, Essay and short answer questions

________ Libertas Academy – Americas High School

Supplemental required documentation: Addendum and essays

________ Mission Early College High School (MECHS)

Supplemental required documentation: Participation survey

________ School of Advanced Technology Applications (SATA) – Eastlake High School

Supplemental required documentation:

________ Synergi4 – Montwood High School

Supplemental required documentation

* Visit www.sisd.net (8th Grade Advanced Academic Planning or the campus website for

supplemental documentation)

Advanced Academic Program Use Only:

________ 7th Grade Report Card (omit MECHS)

________ 8th Grade (Semester 1) Report Card (omit MECHS)

________ 7th Grade STAAR Scores (omit MECHS)

________ Essay (omit MECHS)

________ 7th Grade Attendance Report

________ 8th Grade (Semester 1) Attendance Report

________ Discipline Report (omit MECHS)

________ Teacher Recommendation (omit MECHS)

________ Counselor Recommendation (omit MECHS)

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EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL International Baccalaureate Programme

El Dorado High School is pleased to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, an academically challenging and balanced course of study that prepares students for success at college and life beyond. Students who apply to this highly challenging program should be able to demonstrate:

- A strong ability, aptitude, and genuine interest in learning; - An intellectual curiosity and self-motivation; - The highest academic and personal integrity; and - An aspiration to become a member of a community of lifelong learners.

These qualities have proven to help students achieve academic success:

- completion of Algebra I in middle school; (recommended but not required) - completion of either Spanish I or French I in middle school; (recommended but not

required) - minimum grade point average of 85 (required) - attendance in the ninetieth percentile. (required)

A complete application will include:

- three teacher recommendations (form included); - documentation of extracurricular activities, community service, and awards; an analytical essay/fill in the blank.- Advanced Academic Program Common Application 14-15

You must complete the entire application and include all documentation to be considered for admission. Type your responses to each section.

Completed applications must be submitted by January 11th 2015 to your 8th grade counselor. Who will send them to Ayax Serrato, IB Programme Coordinator, 12401 Edgemere Blvd. El Paso, TX 79938. Incomplete and/or late applications will not be considered. No faxes will be accepted.

You may contact Ayax O. Serrato, the International Baccalaureate Programme Coordinator, by email aserra01@sisd.net or by phone 915-937-3505 with questions or concerns.

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EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL International Baccalaureate Programme

PART 2: PARTICIPATION SURVEY: PLEASE COMPLETE AS FULLY AS POSSIBLE Extra Curricular Activities

Name of Activity Description of Activity Date of Activity

Contact Information

Name:

Phone: Name:

Phone: Name:

Phone:

Community Service Name of Service Description of Service Date of

Service Contact Information

Name:

Phone: Name:

Phone: Name:

Phone:

Awards/Honors Name of Award/Honor Description of Award/Honor Date of

Award/Honor Contact Information

Name:

Phone: Name:

Phone: Name:

Phone:

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EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL International Baccalaureate Programme

PART 3: ANALYTICAL ESSAY QUESTION / FILL IN THE BLANK

Directions to Students

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EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL International Baccalaureate Programme

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMME APPLICATION PART 4: ENGLISH TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORM

Student’s Last Name First Name Student’s ID Number

Teacher’s Last Name First Name Position/Location

Directions to Students Complete the information at the top before giving this form to your teachers. You must give one recommendation form to your English teacher and one recommendation form to your social studies teacher. You may give the third form to your foreign language, science, mathematics or AVID teacher. Your teachers should return the forms to you in sealed envelopes. You must include the SEALED envelopes with your application.

Directions to Teachers The student whose name appears above is applying for admission to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. Please use the scale below when rating the student according to his/her typical degree of behavior and attitude. The student exhibits this trait: 5- exceptionally 3-often 1-rarely 4-consistently 2-occasionally n/o-not observed Explain any n/o ratings in the Comments section. Return the form to the student in a sealed envelope before Dec 31, 2012. Thank you.

CHARACTERISTICS 5 4 3 2 1 n/o Demonstrates higher order thinking skills Demonstrates initiative Demonstrates intellectual curiosity Is punctual in fulfilling obligations Works well independently Works well in groups Seeks additional tasks Demonstrate leadership skills Has ability to succeed in a challenging academic program Personal integrity Please provide a brief statement that addresses the student’s level of perseverance and/or motivation. Give an example.

Teacher’s Signature Subject Date

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EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL International Baccalaureate Programme

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM APPLICATION PART 5 SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORM

Student’s Last Name First Name Student’s ID Number

Teacher’s Last Name First Name Position/Location

Directions to Students Complete the information at the top before giving this form to your teachers. You must give one recommendation form to your English teacher and one recommendation form to your social studies teacher. You may give the third form to your foreign language, science, mathematics or AVID teacher. Your teachers should return the forms to you in sealed envelopes. You must include the SEALED envelopes with your application.

Directions to Teachers The student whose name appears above is applying for admission to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. Please use the scale below when rating the student according to his/her typical degree of behavior and attitude. The student exhibits this trait: 5- exceptionally 3-often 1-rarely 4-consistently 2-occasionally n/o-not observed Explain any n/o ratings in the Comments section. Return the form to the student in a sealed envelope before Dec. 31st, 2012. Thank you.

CHARACTERISTICS 5 4 3 2 1 n/o Demonstrates higher order thinking skills Demonstrates initiative Demonstrates intellectual curiosity Is punctual in fulfilling obligations Works well independently Works well in groups Seeks additional tasks Demonstrate leadership skills Has ability to succeed in a challenging academic program Personal integrity Please provide a brief statement that addresses the student’s level of perseverance and/or motivation. Give an example.

Teacher’s Signature Subject Date

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EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL International Baccalaureate Programme

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMME APPLICATION PART 6 SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS/FOREIGN LANGUAGE/AVID TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORM

Student’s Last Name First Name Student’s ID Number

Teacher’s Last Name First Name Position/Location

Directions to Students Complete the information at the top before giving this form to your teachers. You must give one recommendation form to your English teacher and one recommendation form to your social studies teacher. You may give the third form to your foreign language, science, mathematics or AVID teacher. Your teachers should return the forms to you in sealed envelopes. You must include the SEALED envelopes with your application.

Directions to Teachers The student whose name appears above is applying for admission to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. Please use the scale below when rating the student according to his/her typical degree of behavior and attitude. The student exhibits this trait: 5- exceptionally 3-often 1-rarely 4-consistently 2-occasionally n/o-not observed Explain any n/o ratings in the Comments section. Return the form to the student in a sealed envelope before (DATE). Thank you.

CHARACTERISTICS 5 4 3 2 1 n/o Demonstrates higher order thinking skills Demonstrates initiative Demonstrates intellectual curiosity Is punctual in fulfilling obligations Works well independently Works well in groups Seeks additional tasks Demonstrate leadership skills Has ability to succeed in a challenging academic program Personal integrity Please provide a brief statement that addresses the student’s level of perseverance and/or motivation. Give an example.

Teacher’s Signature Subject Date