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International Studies Program

Application for Admission

East Aurora High School1003 Center Street

East Aurora, NY 14052716-687-2500

APPLICATION PROCESS

As a courtesy to your teachers, by February 6, please ask current English, Social Studies, and Foreign Language teachers (Spanish, Latin, French, German, etc.) for recommendation letters to be mailed directly to the high school by March 3, 2017. This will give them enough time to gather information needed to complete your recommendations.

Stage One (Due March 3, 2017)

Completion of Application Form (pages 2 through 5):

Complete all four pages of the application and send them to Mr. Zevenbergen at the High School with the attached personal essay.

Recommendation letters due from teachers.

Stage Two (Due April 7, 2017)

Students who are accepted into the program will be sent a conditional acceptance letter.All students will be conditionally accepted into the program pending a final review of their 8 th

grade grades. All conditionally accepted students must have their English, Social Studies, and Foreign Language teachers send Mr. Zevenbergen a completed academic progress form by April 7.

Stage Three (Due for class in September)

Final acceptance into the program will be based on a review of the quality of your summer work assignments which will be sent to you by the end of June.

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International Studies ProgramApplication for Admission

Please complete all sections of this application. Partial applications will not be accepted. All answers must be neat, legible, and in pen or typed.

Personal Data

Name: ________________________________________________________________Last, First Middle

Home Address: __________________________________________________

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Parent/Guardian: __________________________________________________

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Parent Phone(s): __________________________________________________

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Educational Data

School you now attend: __________________________________________________________

GradesPlease enter your grades in the appropriate spaces below. Check with your guidance counselor for clarifi-

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7th Average 8th Q1 8th Q2 8th Q3

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Briefly describe any scholastic honors or distinctions you have received since the beginning of sixth

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Personal Interests

Please list your principal activities and hobbies in the order of their interest and importance to you. Include memberships, specific events and/or accomplishments such as musical instruments or sports played, etc. Indicate how long you have participated in these activities.

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If you are working in a global company on a project with voices from multiple world perspectives, what do you think are the three most important criteria needed to make this team work well together? Draw from your own experiences in working collaboratively on tasks in school or on teams as you think about this.

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Please discuss what attributes you possess that will help to build relationships in a global community.

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What draws you to the International Studies program?

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Personal Essay

The essay section of this application is an opportunity for you to help us become acquainted with you in ways different from courses, grades, test scores, etc. You can demonstrate your ability to organize thoughts and express yourself.

Write a well-organized, standard essay response to the topic listed below. Please use standard (8½ x 11 inch) size paper. Essays may be typed or written in black ink. Please double space lines when typing or write on alternating lines if using lined paper. Put your name and International Studies Essay on the top of each page.

Topic:You have been asked to deliver a lecture at the University at Buffalo on a time period and place from the past. To assist in the preparation for your lecture, you have been given an unlimited budget and access to a time machine. Where would you go? Why? What did you find out? Who did you meet? You are able to bring back with you no more than three artifacts for your lecture. You may not travel to anywhere in North America.

Teacher Recommendations

Ask your 8th grade English, Social Studies, and Language teachers (Spanish, French, or Latin) to complete and send directly to Mr. Zevenbergen in the High School the confidential recommendation forms provided at the end of this application.



Statement of Parental Endorsement

Name of Applicant: ____________________________________________________________________

I/we have received an application packet for the International Studies Program and I/we have read the program description contained in the brochure. I/we understand the academically challenging nature of this program and give permission for my/our daughter/son to compete for entrance into the program.

I/we understand that recommendations from teachers shall be furnished as part of this application. These endorsements speak to the applicant's integrity, reliability, and potential for intellectual growth.

I/we further understand that the selection of applicants suitable for admission to this program is the responsibility of the East Aurora High School International Studies Program Committee and that the decisions of this committee are final.

Parent/Guardian signature(s)____________________________________________________________

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Student Certification

My signature below indicates that all of the information contained in my application is complete, factually correct, and honestly presented.

Signature: _______________________________________________________Date________________

Application deadline for the first stage is March 3, 2017.

Send completed application and essay to:

Mr. Jason ZevenbergenInternational Studies Department

East Aurora High School1003 Center Road

East Aurora, NY 14052


Teacher Recommendation Form International Studies

Confidential:

Teachers, please complete this form and return it to Mr. Jason Zevenbergen, East Aurora High School, 1003 Center Street, East Aurora, New York 14052. Please check the most appropriate spaces, being as realistic as you can.

Student's Name ________________________________________________________________

Teacher's Name ________________________________________________________________

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N / A Poor/Fair Good Top 1/3 Top 10% Top 5%

Academic Motivation

Academic Achievement

Work / Study Habits

Academic Growth Potential

Creativity

Leadership

Self Confidence

Initiative & Responsibility

Concern for Others

Personal Warmth & Courtesy

Respect for Authority

Honesty & Integrity

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Creativity

Leadership

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