VERNON E. CLEAVES AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER LYMAN HALL HIGH SCHOOL 70 POND HILL ROAD WALLINGFORD, CT

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1 VERNON E. CLEAVES AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER LYMAN HALL HIGH SCHOOL 70 POND HILL ROAD WALLINGFORD, CT Dear Applicant: Please find enclosed an application and other related materials for the Agricultural Science and Technology program located at Lyman Hall High School in Wallingford. Take some time to examine the material. If you have any questions, feel free to call me at Applicants must complete the full application. Also, be sure to have 3 teacher recommendations plus your guidance counselor fill out their recommendations. All recommendation forms are provided with the application packet Applications are reviewed by a committee after the end of the second marking period. The committee bases its decision on several areas. They include grades being in line with ability, attendance, citizenship, and the ability of Lyman Hall to provide special services. The review committee also takes an interest in the applicant s involvement in after school activities, community involvement, and any demonstrated interest in agriculture (employment, volunteer work, etc.) I appreciate your interest in the agricultural program at Lyman Hall High School. I hope to meet you soon. Patrick Donnellan Director pdonnellan@wallingford.k12.ct.us

2 (Application must be returned by January 17, :00 pm) Lyman Hall High School Premier Leadership Personal Growth Career Success 70 Pond Hill Road Wallingford, CT

3 GRADE 9 APPLICATIONS MUST BE RETURNED BY JANUARY 17, :00 pm VERNON E. CLEAVES AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER LYMAN HALL HIGH SCHOOL 70 POND HILL ROAD WALLINGFORD, CT pdonnellan@wallingford.k12.ct.us Within the limits of its training facility and staff, the center accepts applicants who show promise of gaining from agricultural skills and knowledge and completing the course work of the Agricultural Science and Technology curriculum. The data requested on this form, together with an interest survey, a complete transcript (grade 7 and grade 8), attendance report, standardized test scores, teacher recommendations, guidance counselor recommendations and other pertinent information such as planning and placement team reports, and other special education information will provide the information required to act on this application. Please print or type all information PART I. - To be completed by applicant Name (First) (Middle) (Last) Street Address Town Zip Telephone Date of Birth Age Grade in School Father's Name Mother's Name Entering From What School: Town Present School Counselor It is the policy of the Wallingford Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, physical disability (in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973), national origin, ancestry, marital status, mental disorder, or sex (in accordance with Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments) in any of its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.

4 Agricultural Education - Areas of Instruction Rank (1,2,3,4,5,6,7) Your Preferences of Study: Number 1 is your first choice, number 7 your last choice Plant Science (greenhouse, floral design, landscape design)... Animal Technology (small animal study, dogs, cats, pre-vet)... Wildlife Biology (forestry, wildlife, park mgt, ecology, conservation)... Agricultural Mechanics (landscape equipment, shop/wood machinery).. Animal Production (large animals, horses, dairy, livestock)... Food Science (food safety, handling, product development, nutrition)... Aquaculture (marine science, fish production, aquaponics)... Are you willing to attend and study agriculture at Lyman Hall if your first choice is not available to you? Yes No How did you find out about the Agricultural Education program at Lyman Hall? Describe your current interest in agriculture. What has been your experience with agriculture? Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) allows agricultural students to develop skills through a program of agricultural experiences outside of school. Opportunities exist for agricultural placement, ownership of agricultural projects, developing an agricultural business, or home and community activities. What opportunities exist for you to perform work that will be related to your agricultural SAE program? (Pet care and training, gardening, employment, home improvement, landscaping, etc.)

5 Describe your agricultural career plans after graduation from high school in terms of furthering your education and career choices. List any extracurricular activities/community activities in which you have participated (band, chorus, sports, 4-H, etc.) Are there any extenuating circumstances regarding your experiences that you would like to describe? PART II. To be completed by parent or guardian and student I have discussed the above application with my son/daughter and hereby give my permission for him/her to apply for admission to Lyman Hall High School Regional Agricultural Science and Technology Program. I agree to encourage punctuality and regular attendance. I understand that part of the Agricultural Education program is a supervised agricultural experience program in agriculture and participation as an active member of the FFA, and I agree to support the student in this phase of their work. I understand that because of the vocational nature of this program, field trips are taken and agricultural work is done to prepare the student for an occupation in agriculture, and it is important that all students take part in these experiences. I realize that special clothing will be needed for outside and laboratory work if required by the instructor. I agree to attend an admissions meeting at the center with the applicant. I understand if the student fails to complete satisfactory work in either the class work or the supervised agricultural experience program, the student will be returned to their sending district. I understand that while I am a student at Lyman Hall High School, I will obey all rules and regulations and commitments in the Ag Department and Lyman Hall High School. If for some reason I do not choose to follow the Lyman Hall rules, regulations and commitments or maintain a passing final year average, I will no longer be allowed to continue as a student in the Agricultural Education program. If I do not live in the Lyman Hall district, I will return to my sending district. APPLICANT S SIGNATURE DATE SIGNATURE OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN DATE

6 ADMISSION POLICY 1. Students will complete and send to the Agricultural Science and Technology Department the following: A. A completed application provided by the department. B. Connecticut Mastery Test scores and/or standardized test scores. C. Three 7 th or 8 th grade teacher recommendations. D. Both school counselor recommendations on career interest and academic levels. E. 7 th grade report card and 1 st marking period or 8 th grade report card. F. Attendance and discipline records. 2. The application is reviewed by the agricultural education staff or their appointed representative and scored under the following criteria: A. Application on time B. Application neat (FILLED OUT BY STUDENT) C. Career goals related to agriculture D. Opportunities for an agricultural SAE project E. Community involvement F. Teacher recommendations ( 5 each) G. Academics/efforts/grades in line with ability H. Positive behavior/discipline I. Guidance recommendation J. Attendance K. Application complete Students are accepted by their aggregate score into the area of their first choice. If the student is not accepted in their first choice, they are moved to their 2nd/3rd choice if room is available. 3. Ninety freshman students will be accepted into the program for September enrollment. The remaining freshman applications will be put on a waiting list and students will be called from the waiting list if openings occur during the summer. 4. For students to continue in the program, students must pass both the academic and the supervised agricultural experience portions of the agricultural program. Failing either the academic or supervised agricultural experience program component will result in dismissal from the program. Students will return to their sending town to continue their education. 5. Any student denied admission to the program or who is about to be dismissed from the program shall be given an opportunity to request a review of his/her case before a review committee.

7 SCHOOL COUNSELING & RECOMMENDATION PACKET INCLUDES: 1. School Counselor recommendation 2. Three teacher recommendations 3. Release of school record form

8 Lyman Hall High School Request for Information Student Name: Date of Birth School I hereby authorize you to send the following records to: Patrick Donnellan Lyman Hall High School 70 Pond Hill Road Wallingford, CT Please forward the following records: grades - 7 th & 8 th grade report cards standardized test scores - 8 th grade CMT scores, etc. attendance, discipline Signed (Parent or legal guardian) Date

9 School Counselor Information Packet Please include the following information with the students application. Please include a copy of the check list - this will help to make sure items are not lost. Items Present with application Yes No School counselor/teacher course recommendations - see attached CMT scores - 8 th grade or any standard test scores Attendance record Copy of 7 th and 8 th grade (8 th grade - usually a partial) report cards Discipline records Does the student receive special services? Will request IEP or 504 upon acceptance. School Counselor personal recommendation

10 School Counseling Recommendation VERNON E. CLEAVES AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER LYMAN HALL HIGH SCHOOL 70 POND HILL ROAD WALLINGFORD, CT STUDENT NAME: SCHOOL: The above student is applying for admission to the agricultural education program at Lyman Hall High School. The following comments are important to help reach a decision on admission to the program. Thank you for your time in completing the teacher recommendation. School Counselor Providing Reference DATE Please rate the appropriate response that best describes the student Cooperation Consider willingness to work with people in various capacities, loyalty Outstanding Acceptable Indifferent Unwilling Initiative Consider ability to see things to do, resourcefulness, assertiveness Reliability Consider dependability, willingness, and consistency Judgement & Common Sense Consider ability and foresight in decisions in everyday situations Classroom Behavior Consider reactions in various situations when stress is likely Potential for Growth Consider emotions, leadership, mannerisms and ability to lead others Seeks additional Willingly does more than expected Does assigned Needs prodding Conscientious Usually reliable Erratic Unreliable Sound Decisions Fair Decisions Poor Results Lacks Ability Outstanding Mature Usually consistent Questionable at times Disruptive Excellent Very Good Good Average Below Average I recommend this student Enthusiastically Strongly Fairly Strongly With Reservation Please write any information that would be of help in determining a candidates success in the agricultural program. Thank you.

11 VERNON E. CLEAVES AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER LYMAN HALL HIGH SCHOOL 70 POND HILL ROAD WALLINGFORD, CT This page to be filled out by the school counselor: STUDENT NAME SCHOOL The above student is making application to the Lyman Hall High School Agricultural Education Center. Please complete the following information. Please check your recommendation for high school placement. Honors Academic General Basic Remedial IEP English Math Science Social Studies Foreign Lang. * Description of levels - HONORS - Honor level courses are designed for students of superior ability who will be seeking admission to highly competitive colleges and universities. These courses proceed at a rate which will be intellectually challenging to the students. Honors courses entail a deeper and broader study of a subject area, thereby requiring more intense preparation for class and thus more homework. ACADEMIC - Academic level courses are designed for students who are planning to attend a four-year college or university GENERAL - General level courses are designed for students who are planning to enter the work force immediately upon graduation or those who will seek admission to colleges, technical schools, or other post-high school education. BASIC - Basic level courses are designed for students who are functioning below grade level in the core academic areas. Only those students who have been identified as being in need of remediation will be placed in basic level courses. Signature Date

12 VERNON E. CLEAVES AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER LYMAN HALL HIGH SCHOOL 70 POND HILL ROAD WALLINGFORD, CT TEACHER RECOMMENDATION - TO BE COMPLETED BY 7TH OR 8TH GRADE TEACHER STUDENT NAME: SCHOOL: The above student is applying for admission to the agricultural education program at Lyman Hall High School. The following comments are important to help reach a decision on admission to the program. Thank you for your time in completing the teacher recommendation. TEACHER PROVIDING REFERENCE DATE SUBJECT: GRADE LEVEL Please rate the appropriate response that best describes the student Cooperation Consider willingness to work with people in various capacities, loyalty Outstanding Acceptable Indifferent Unwilling Initiative Consider ability to see things to do, resourcefulness, assertiveness Reliability Consider dependability, willingness, and consistency Judgement & Common Sense Consider ability and foresight in decisions in everyday situations Classroom Behavior Consider reactions in various situations when stress is likely Potential for Growth Consider emotions, leadership, mannerisms and ability to lead others Seeks additional Willingly does more than expected Does assigned Needs prodding Conscientious Usually reliable Erratic Unreliable Sound Decisions Fair Decisions Poor Results Lacks Ability Outstanding Mature Usually consistent Questionable at times Disruptive Excellent Very Good Good Average Below Average I recommend this student Enthusiastically Strongly Fairly Strong With Reservation Please write any information that would be of help in determining a candidate s success in the agricultural program. Thank you.

13 VERNON E. CLEAVES AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER LYMAN HALL HIGH SCHOOL 70 POND HILL ROAD WALLINGFORD, CT TEACHER RECOMMENDATION - TO BE COMPLETED BY 7TH OR 8TH GRADE TEACHER STUDENT NAME: SCHOOL: The above student is applying for admission to the agricultural education program at Lyman Hall High School. The following comments are important to help reach a decision on admission to the program. Thank you for your time in completing the teacher recommendation. TEACHER PROVIDING REFERENCE DATE SUBJECT: GRADE LEVEL Please rate the appropriate response that best describes the student Cooperation Consider willingness to work with people in various capacities, loyalty Outstanding Acceptable Indifferent Unwilling Initiative Consider ability to see things to do, resourcefulness, assertiveness Reliability Consider dependability, willingness, and consistency Judgement & Common Sense Consider ability and foresight in decisions in everyday situations Classroom Behavior Consider reactions in various situations when stress is likely Potential for Growth Consider emotions, leadership, mannerisms and ability to lead others Seeks additional Willingly does more than expected Does assigned Needs prodding Conscientious Usually reliable Erratic Unreliable Sound Decisions Fair Decisions Poor Results Lacks Ability Outstanding Mature Usually consistent Questionable at times Disruptive Excellent Very Good Good Average Below Average I recommend this student Enthusiastically Strongly Fairly Strong With Reservation Please write any information that would be of help in determining a candidate s success in the agricultural program. Thank you. VERNON E. CLEAVES AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER

14 LYMAN HALL HIGH SCHOOL 70 POND HILL ROAD WALLINGFORD, CT TEACHER RECOMMENDATION - TO BE COMPLETED BY 7TH OR 8TH GRADE TEACHER STUDENT NAME: SCHOOL: The above student is applying for admission to the agricultural education program at Lyman Hall High School. The following comments are important to help reach a decision on admission to the program. Thank you for your time in completing the teacher recommendation. TEACHER PROVIDING REFERENCE DATE SUBJECT: GRADE LEVEL Please rate the appropriate response that best describes the student Cooperation Consider willingness to work with people in various capacities, loyalty Outstanding Acceptable Indifferent Unwilling Initiative Consider ability to see things to do, resourcefulness, assertiveness Reliability Consider dependability, willingness, and consistency Judgement & Common Sense Consider ability and foresight in decisions in everyday situations Classroom Behavior Consider reactions in various situations when stress is likely Potential for Growth Consider emotions, leadership, mannerisms and ability to lead others Seeks additional Willingly does more than expected Does assigned Needs prodding Conscientious Usually reliable Erratic Unreliable Sound Decisions Fair Decisions Poor Results Lacks Ability Outstanding Mature Usually consistent Questionable at times Disruptive Excellent Very Good Good Average Below Average I recommend this student Enthusiastically Strongly Fairly Strong With Reservation Please write any information that would be of help in determining a candidate s success in the agricultural program. Thank you.