Information Packet For Medical Academy and Agriculture Academy Application Deadline: April 11, 2018 Selection Criteria is based on the following: GPA of 2.8 or better Two Recommendation Forms Personal Statement Individual Interview For additional information please contact Mrs. Campos, Le Grand High School Counselor/Coordinator, at 209-389-9400 ext. 1014 rcampos@lghs.k12.ca.us Le Grand Union High School District: 12961 E. Le Grand Road Le Grand, CA 95333 Le Grand High School 209-389-9400
THE MEDICAL AND AGRICULTURE ACADEMIES AGRICULTURE ACADEMY: The Le Grand High School Agriculture Academy Program will increase the number of students who graduate from high school and go onto a university to become competitive applicants for agriculture colleges and universities. The Agriculture Academy will work to strengthen the educational population of under-represented or disadvantaged students throughout Merced County and encourage them to enter a professional agriculture field. MEDICAL ACADEMY: The Le Grand High School Medical Academy Program will provide opportunities for tomorrow s leaders in medicine in order to improve the health and health care of minority and underserved communities by emphasizing in education, research, and service. The Medical Academy Program of Le Grand High School will strive to educate culturally diverse students to become future health professionals. We will engage our students in a rigorous program of mathematics and science courses enhanced by the use of technology. We will broaden our students learning by offering opportunities outside of the classroom through service learning in medical and health related facilities. Academy Selection criteria is based on: Submission of Program Application Two Recommendation Forms GPA of 2.8 or above Personal Statement Individual Interview Expectations of Academy students: 1. Enroll in a rigorous course schedule with an emphasis on Academy Pathway Completion 2. Commit to the Academy 4 year plan 3. Maintain a minimum of a 2.8 academic grade point average (GPA) 4. Participate in summer enrichment and summer school programs 5. Participate in study academies, study trips, and other activities held outside of school day ACADEMY APPLICATION CHECK LIST: Complete and review that your application is typed or printed legibly in ink, and includes the following items due April 11th:! Student and Parent Information (include parent and student signatures)! Personal Statement! 7 TH & 8 th grade transcripts showing all grades! Two Recommendation Forms (submitted online or paper form to Mrs. Campos) 2
Parent/Student, please retain this for your records: If selected to participate in an academy you will be agreeing to the following and signing this Commitment Form. 2018-2019 Student / Parent Commitment Form STUDENT S NAME: Student Commitment: (Please read and initial) As a student in the Academy program, I commit to the following: Participate in a rigorous course schedule that focuses on A-G Requirements and Pathway Completion Maintain a 2.8 grade point average (GPA) Attend all classes daily and arrive promptly Communicate with teachers and Academy staff when I need assistance Participate in Study Academies outside the school day Participate in study trips, school, and community activities Attend and complete summer enrichment activities Represent Le Grand High School Academy Programs, my family, and myself in a positive and responsible manner Exhibit good citizenship (behavior and attitude) Parent /Guardian Commitment: (Please read and initial) As the parent of an Academy student, I commit to supporting my son or daughter who will: Participate in a rigorous course schedule that focuses on A-G Requirements and Pathway Completion Maintain a 2.8 grade point average (GPA) Attend all classes daily and arrive promptly Communicate with teachers and Academy staff when I need assistance Participate in Study Academies outside the school day Participate in study trips, school, and community activities Attend and complete summer enrichment activities Represent Le Grand High School Academy Programs, my family, and myself in a positive and responsible manner Exhibit good citizenship (behavior and attitude) As a parent of an Academy student, I commit to Participate in the following parent events: Parent Report Card Night in Fall & Spring Be actively involved in student s education Fall and Spring Conferences I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND MY COMMITMENT TO THE LE GRAND HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY PROGRAM: STUDENT SIGNATURE: Date: FATHER/GUARDIAN: Signature: Date: MOTHER/GUARDIAN: Signature: Date: Parent/Student, please retain this for your records 3
Parent/Student, please retain this for your records: If selected to participate in an academy you will be agreeing to the following and signing this Commitment Form. Compromiso de Padres y Estudiantes para el año escolar 2018-2019 Nombre del Estudiante: Compromiso del Estudiante: ( Por favor lea y ponga su inicial) Como estudiante en una Academia, me comprometo a lo siguiente: Participar en un plan académico de cuatro años riguroso que puede incluir clases de Colocación Avanzada y cursos de preparación universitaria Mantener un promedio de 2.8 (GPA) Asistir a todas las clases diariamente y llegar puntualmente Comunicarme con los maestros y personal de la Academia cuando necesito ayuda Participar en Academias de estudios voluntarias fuera del día escolar Participar en viajes de estudios, la escuela y actividades comunitarias Asistir y completar actividades de enriquecimiento de verano Representar a la Escuela Secundaria de Le Grand y la Academia, a mi familia y a mí mismo de una manera positiva y responsable Exhibir buena ciudadanía (comportamiento y actitud) Compromiso del padre/tutor: (Por favor lea y ponga su inicial) Como el padre de un estudiante de una Academia, me comprometo a apoyar a mi hijo/hija que hará lo siguiente: Participar en un plan académico de cuatro años riguroso que puede incluir clases de Colocación Avanzada y SAT cursos de preparación universitaria Mantener un promedio de 2.8 (GPA) Asistir a todas las clases diariamente y llegar puntualmente Comunicarme con los maestros y personal de la Academia de Medicina cuando necesito ayuda Participar en Academias de estudios voluntarias fuera del día escolar Participar en viajes de estudios, la escuela y actividades comunitarias Asistir y completar actividades de enriquecimiento de verano Representar a la Escuela Secundaria de Le Grand y la Academia, a mi familia y a mí mismo de una manera positiva y responsable Exhibir buena ciudadanía (comportamiento y actitud) Como padre de un estudiante de una Academia, me comprometo a Participar en los siguientes eventos para los padres: Noche de Calificaciones en el otoño y primavera Participar activamente en la educación de los estudiantes Reuniones y Conferencias para Padres durante el otoño y primavera HE LEÍDO Y ENTIENDO MI COMPROMISO CON LA ACADEMIA DE LA ESCUELA SECUNDARIA DE LE GRAND: FIRMA DEL ESTUDIANTE: Fecha: PADRE/TUTOR: Firma: Fecha: MADRE/TUTOR: Firma: Fecha: Parent/Student, please retain this for your records 4
Parent/Student, please retain this for your records: If selected to participate in an academy you will be agreeing to the following and signing this Commitment Form. MAILING INFORMATION: MAIL OR DROP OFF APPLICATION by 3pm April 11, 2018 To: LE GRAND HIGH SCHOOL Agriculture & Medical Academies 12961 E. LE GRAND ROAD LE GRAND, CA 95333 PHONE: (209) 389-9400 FAX: (209) 389-4065 IMPORTANT DATES/FECHAS IMPORTANTES: April 11, 2018: Week of April 16th: Week of April 23 rd. Application Due Interviews for finalists Notices of acceptance sent Parent/Student, please retain this for your records 5