Battlefield High School Information Technology Specialty Program Application Packet

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1 Battlefield High School Information Technology Specialty Program Application Packet Graduation Drive Haymarket, VA Joseph Huddle, it Program Coordinator Phone: Fax: Application Deadline: Applications must have been received or postmarked no later than February 15, The Prince William County Public School Division does not discriminate in employment or in its educational programs and activities against qualified individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, veteran status, or disability. Dr. Stephen L. Walts, Superintendent of Schools 1

2 Battlefield High School Information Technology Specialty Program Application Packet Packet Checklist Please take your time and complete all necessary forms. This checklist is to help students and parents organize the forms needed to apply to the Information Technology Program at Battlefield Senior High School. Please submit completed forms in the order below. Check off the following forms when completed Application for Admission. Be sure to check your address and indicate your base high school. Student Information Release Form. Program Requirements Contract (read and sign; return signed copy with application, keep one for your records). Copy of your semester report card (if applying early, be sure to send semester report card when you receive it in February). Student Statement of Interest Essay. Two Teacher Recommendation Forms from core academic areas. (Your teachers will send these forms). Please indicate on the application which area of Information Technology you are interested. Check only one. Transfer Request Form. (For students who do not live in the Battlefield High School attendance zone.) Transfer requests can be obtained from all schools. Fill out the top section only at this time; parents must sign. Submit with this application. Transfer students must submit new transfer request each year. Express Bus Stop Form. Locate the nearest bus stop and write the number. Transfer students only; must submit one each year. Read and sign the Specialty School Transfer Regulation. 2

3 Battlefield High School Information Technology Specialty Program Application for Admission Graduation Drive Phone: Haymarket, VA Fax: Application Deadline: February 15, 2011 Return Application to: Joseph Huddle, it Coordinator Please complete the following form and attach the following information: 1. Print your name on the two teacher recommendation forms and give them to two of your Math, Science, English, or Social Studies teachers. 2. An essay addressing your interest and experience in technology (1 page typed). 3. A copy of your semester report card. Students must have a 2.4 (C+ GPA) to apply. 4. If applicable, a Student Transfer Request Form with the first section completed only. Check your address! To be eligible for the program, students must have recommendations from two teachers, a 2.4 (C+) GPA or better, and no U's in conduct in any class. Student's Name Male or Female Grade in Present School Base High School Home Address City State Zip Code Home Telephone Date of Birth Student ID # Student address Parent/Guardian Name Work Telephone Parent address Please indicate in which area of the it program you are interested. Check one only. Interactive Media (Computer Graphics and Multimedia drawing sketchbook maintained) Network Systems (Cisco and Microsoft Windows server administration) Programming & Database Management (Computer Science, Certified Internet Webmaster, Oracle) 3

4 Other Specialty Programs List specialty programs to which you have applied, including the it Program, in order of preference. Put #1 by your first choice, #2 by your second choice, etc. If you meet the application requirements for your first choice, you will be accepted into that program only. If you are not accepted into your first choice, you will be considered for your second choice etc. You should receive only ONE letter of acceptance to a Specialty School Program. A letter of notification will be mailed to you on Wednesday, March 16, Your order of preference must be the same on all applications to specialty programs. Your choice (1 st. 2 nd. Etc.). Applied Yes or No High School Specialty Program Battlefield High School Center for Information Technology Brentsville District High School Cambridge Programme C. D. Hylton Senior High School Center for International Studies and Languages Freedom High School Center for Environmental and Natural Sciences Osbourn Park High School The Biotechnology Center Patriot High School Advanced Placement Scholars Specialty Program Stonewall Jackson High School International Baccalaureate Programme Woodbridge High School Center for the Fine and Performing Arts Woodbridge High School Advanced Placement Scholars Specialty Program Other program(s) at any of the above high schools. Please list below. C. D. Hylton Senior High School Television Production Patriot High School Project Lead The Way If you are also applying to the following program, please check. Please do not include this program in your choice rankings above. Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology We, the undersigned, understand the expectations and requirements for the it Program. Parent/Guardian's Signature Student's Signature Deadline for application: February 15,

5 Student Information Release Form Battlefield High School Information Technology Program Full Name of Student Date of Birth As a parent/guardian of the above named student, I hereby grant permission to release all school data in support of my son/daughter's application to the Specialty Program at Battlefield High School. Signature of parent/guardian Printed Name of Parent/Guardian Date I also authorize, should my son/daughter be accepted, the use of media coverage for the promotion of the academic program. Signature of parent/guardian Printed Name of Parent/Guardian Date 5

6 it PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT Battlefield High School The Information Technology (it) Program is a rigorous and challenging course of study for academically and technology motivated students. The Information Technology Program will provide interested students the opportunity to become engaged in an intensive technological program of studies developed through a collaborative relationship with the business and academic community. 1. All students applying for the first time must have a 2.4 GPA. Once in the program it students must maintain a 2.0 (C) overall GPA and a 2.0 (C) in all core it classes in order to be scheduled for it classes the following year. If by the first semester a student does not meet the minimum requirements, they will not be scheduled for the following year. 2. All it students are expected to maintain a satisfactory (S) grade or better in conduct. If a student receives a U in any class they will not be scheduled in the it program the following year. 3. Students must be enrolled in at least one core it class each year. 4. Students must maintain a digital it Portfolio to be submitted by the end of 1st semester of their senior year. The portfolio will consist of one best practice or project for each year they are in the it program. 5. Students wishing to achieve an it Advanced Certificate must maintain a 3.0 overall GPA with no grade below a 3.0 (B) in any it core class. A total of 6 or more it core classes are required. 6. Academic expectations and grading standards are high; homework and independent study is a mainstay for success in all it courses. 7. Students must successfully complete all prerequisites before enrolling in any it class. 8. Parental involvement and support are critical to the student's success in the it Program. 9. All it students must have access to an Internet connected computer at home. 10. All students enrolled in the it program will be expected to adhere to the Prince William County Schools Code of Behavior and the Computer Ethics Policy for technology. Any deviation from these policies will be grounds for immediate removal from the it Program. Please sign and return this contract with all other application forms. It is advised that families keep one copy for their records. Parent/Student Commitment: We have read the above information and understand that enrollment in this program constitutes our commitment in these principles. I, the undersigned, understand the requirements and expectations of the it Program. I request that all data in support of my child's application to the Information Technology Specialty Program be sent to the it Coordinator at Battlefield High School. Parent/Guardian Date Student Date 6

7 CONTRATO DE REQUISITOS PARA EL PROGRAMA DE IT Battlefield High School El programa de Información Tecnnológica (it) es un programa de estudio que es a la vez riguroso e interesante que se ofrece a los estudiantes que tienen motivación académica y tecnológica. El programa de Información Tecnológica proveerá a los estudiantes interesados la oportunidad de participar en un programa intenso de estudio tecnológico desarrollado en mutua colaboración con la comunidad académica y la de negocios. 1. Todos los estudiantes que apliquen por primera vez deberán tener un 2.4 GPA. Una vez en el programa it, los estudiantes deberán mantener un 2.0 GPA y un 2.0 (C) en todas las clases it escenciales o no serán aceptados en el programa del próximo año. Si el estudiante no obtiene los requerimientos mínimos durante el primer semestre no será considerado para las clases del año próximo. 2. Se espera que todos los estudiantes it mantengan sus notas en conducta en satisfactoria o mejor. Si un estudiante obtiene una U en alguna clase, no será aceptado para las clases del programa it del próximo año. 3. Los estudiantes deben inscribirse en al menos una clase principal cada año. 4. Los estudiantes deberán mantener un portfolio it digital que será presentado al final del 1er semestre del año senior. Este consistirá en una de las mejores prácticas o proyectos de cada año que los estudiantes hayan estado en el programa it. 5. Los estudiantes que desean llegar a obtener un certificado it avanzado y medalla de oro deben mantener un 3.0 GPA general, con notas no inferiores a 3.0 (B) en todas sus clases it principales o escenciales. Se requiere un total de 6 clases y escenciales. 6. Las expectativas académicas y de notas que se deben mantener son altas; la tarea y el estudio independiente son necesarios para obtener éxito en el programa it. 7. Los estudiantes deberán completar con éxito todos los pre-requisitos antes de matricularse en una clase de it. 8. El apoyo e intervención de los padres son escenciales para el éxito del estudiante en el programa it. 9. Todos los estudiantes it deben tener acceso al internet en la computadora de su casa. 10. Se espera que los estudiantes matriculados en el programa it se adhieran al código de conducta de Prince William County, y a las reglas de "Computer Ethic para Tecnología." Si un estudiante no cumple con estas reglas será inmediatamente removido del programa. Por favor firme y devuelva este contrato con todos los otros formularios de solicitud. Se aconseja que las familias mantengan una copia en sus archivos. Acuerdo de padre/estudiante: Hemos leído la información precendente y aceptamos que la inscripción en el programa constituye nuestro compromiso con éstos principios. Yo, el abajo firmante, comprendo los requisitos y las expectativas del programa it. Solicito que toda la información en la aplicación del Programa de Especialidad Tecnológica de mi hijo(a) sea enviada al coordinador del programa it de Battlefield Senior High School. Padre/Apoderado Fecha Alumno Fecha 7

8 Student Statement of Interest Please describe why you would like to attend the Information Technology Specialty Program at Battlefield High School. Be sure to explain, with examples, technology skills that you have acquired. (For example have you done any programming, are you good with hardware, operating systems, art and computer graphics, etc.) Please limit your response to one page 12-point font (typed only). You may use this sheet or attach a separate sheet. 8

9 TEACHER'S RECOMMENDATION (confidential) Information Technology Program Application Deadline: February 15, 2011 Please return to: Joseph Huddle, it Coordinator Battlefield High School Graduation Dr. Haymarket, VA Fax Student's Name Teacher's Name (please print) (To be completed by English, Math, Science, or Social Studies teacher.) School Phone Please complete the following information about the above named student who is applying for the it Specialty Program and return to Battlefield Senior High School. Category Top 5% Top 15% Average Below Average No Basis for Judgment 1. Academic Ability 2. Proficiency in Technology 3. Ability to Work Independently 4. Ability to Work with Others 5. Self-Confidence 6. Originality and Creativity 7. Leadership 8. Respect of Classmates 9. Respect of Faculty 10. Other (Specify) How long have you known the applicant? The course in which you taught the applicant? Applicant's greatest strengths/comments: Recommendation (Please Circle one): Strongly Recommend Recommend Not Recommended Teacher's Signature Date School Telephone 9

10 TEACHER'S RECOMMENDATION (confidential) Information Technology Program Application Deadline: February 15, 2011 Please return to: Joseph Huddle, it Program Coordinator Battlefield High School Graduation Dr. Haymarket, VA Fax Student's Name Teacher's Name (please print) (to be completed by English, Math, Science, or Social Studies teacher) School Phone Please complete the following information about the above named student who is applying for the it Specialty Program and return to Battlefield Senior High School. Category Top 5% Top 15% Average Below Average No Basis for Judgment 1. Academic Ability 2. Proficiency in Technology 3. Ability to Work Independently 4. Ability to Work with Others 5. Self-Confidence 6. Originality and Creativity 7. Leadership 8. Respect of Classmates 9. Respect of Faculty 10. Other (Specify) How long have you known the applicant? Course in which you taught the applicant? Applicant's greatest strengths/comments: Recommendation (Please Circle one): Strongly Recommend Recommend Not Recommended Teacher's Signature Date School Telephone 10

11 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT SPECIALTY PROGRAM TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION FORM The Transportation Department's mission is to provide safe and on-time transportation for Prince William County students. In order to provide this service for the specialty programs, please complete the following information. Accurate and complete student information will assist the Bus Operations Section in allocating drivers, buses and establishing express bus stops for all eligible specialty program students before the school year begins. Express bus stop service differs from regular neighborhood service in that the parents have full responsibility to provide transportation to and from the express bus stops. Students living within the boundaries of the specialty program school will ride their regular bus to school. Student's Name: Address: (Include street, road, boulevard, circle, court, place, way, loop, drive, avenue, etc.) City, State, Zip Code: A.M. Express Bus Stop Name & Number: (See available Express Bus Stops) P.M. Express Bus Stop Name & Number: (See available Express Bus Stops) If your child does not require express bus transportation, please check the box. Once an express stop is established, it will remain in effect for the entire school year unless there are no students at the stop for five days. An express bus stop can be reestablished within five (5) days of notice. During the two weeks before and after school starts, no express stops will be added that will change the route or schedule by five (5) minutes or more. Please be assured that the Transportation Department employees will work closely with you to meet the student's transportation needs. If you have any questions or concerns related to specialty program transportation, please contact Mary Hayes at or Joyce Arrington at This form must be completed and returned with the Specialty Program Application to the Specialty Program Coordinator. 11

12 Battlefield HS Express Bus Stops STOP# ALVEY ELEMENTARY 45 LOCH LOMOND ELEMENTARY 26 ALVEY'S STORE 71 MARSTELLER MIDDLE 40 BENNETT ELEMENTARY 24 MT. VIEW ELEMENTARY 36 BRISTOW RUN ELEMENTARY 34 MULLEN ELEMENTARY 31 BUCKLAND MILLS ELEMENTARY 76 NOKESVILLE ELEMENTARY 32 BULL RUN MIDDLE 39 PARKSIDE MIDDLE 46 CEDAR POINT ELEMENTARY 33 SIGNAL HILL ELEMENTARY 42 ELLIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 64 SINCLAIR ELEMENTARY 27 GAINESVILLE MIDDLE 77 STONEWALL MIDDLE 29 GLENKIRK ELEMENTARY 73 SUDLEY ELEMENTARY 30 GRAVELY ELEMENTARY 47 T. CLAY WOOD ELEMENTARY 25 JAMES LONG PARK 37 TYLER ELEMENTARY 35 LAKE JACKSON FIRE DEPARTMENT 23 VICTORY ELEMENTARY 74 LINTON HALL ELEMENTARY 80 WESTGATE ELEMENTARY 28 YORKSHIRE ELEMENTARY 44 STOP# 12

13 Virginia High School League Eligibility Specialty School Transfer Regulation Rising ninth grade students who transfer to a school to participate in a specialty program will be eligible for VHSL sponsored activities for athletic/activity participation. Rising tenth and eleventh grade students who transfer to any specialty program MUST submit a request for eligibility if accepted into the specialty program. The transfer must occur at the beginning of the program. The student must meet full participation requirements of the program to retain eligibility. If a student withdraws or is dismissed by the program director from the specialty program, once the withdrawal procedure is completed, the student must return to his/her base school. If a student withdraws from the specialty program on or before October 15, the student will be ineligible for participation in VHSL sponsored activities for the remainder of the first semester, but eligible for participation for the second semester. If a student withdraws from the specialty program after October 15 but before the end of the first semester, the student will be ineligible for participation for the remainder of that school year. Eligibility will be restored at the base school at the beginning of the fall season of the next school year. If the student withdraws during the second semester of a school year, the student will be ineligible for the next fall semester. If a student withdraws from the specialty program after one school year, the student will return to his/her base school and will be ineligible for one year. We have read and understand the above regulation. Student s name (please print) Student s signature Parent/guardian signature Date 13