2017-2018 SEA-TECH Application
Last Name: __________________________
​ pplication for Admission
A
Southeast Area Technical High School
CFCC McKeithan Building 4500 Blue Clay Road Castle Hayne, NC 28429
www.nhcs.net/seatech
phone: 910.362.7882
email: ​[email protected]
PART A:​ Please print contact information in the boxes below.
Student/Parent/Guardian Information
​Age
Student Name (Last, First, Middle)
Ethnicity/Race
Gender
Date of Birth
PowerSchool/Student ID#:
Student Home address
City
Student’s Email Address
State
Zip Code
Student Cell Phone Number
Name(s) of Parent/Guardian
Parent’s Mailing Address
(if different from student home address)
City
State
Zip Code
Parent’s Home and/or Cell Phone Number
Parent Email Address
Does the student have one of the following​ ​Special Education services?
IEP
☐​Yes ☐​No
504
☐​Yes ☐​No
LEP
☐​Yes ☐​No
If ​English​ is not the primary language spoken at home, please write the language here________________
HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT US?​ Check any that apply:
❏ Received brochure in mail
❏ Website
❏ Attended school assembly
❏ Referred by friend/family
In compliance with Federal law, including Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments
of 1972, New Hanover County Schools, including the Southeast Area Technical High School, administers all state-operated educational
programs, employment activities, and admissions without discrimination because of disability, race, religion, national, or ethnic origin, color,
age, military service, or gender except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.
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❏ Referred by counselor/teacher
Last Name: __________________________
❏ Newspaper article
❏ Other _____________
PART B:
Current Middle School:
☐​Burgaw
☐​Roland-Grise
☐​Cape Fear Middle
☐​Topsail Middle
☐​Holly Shelter
☐​Trask Middle
☐​Lake Forest Academy
☐​Virgo Preparatory Academy
☐​Murray
☐​West Pender
☐​Myrtle Grove
☐​Williston
☐​Noble
☐​Private/Home School _______________________
☐​Penderlea
☐​Other: ___________________________________
Districted High School:
☐​Eugene Ashley HS
☐​Pender HS
☐​John T. Hoggard HS
☐​Topsail HS
☐​E.A. Laney HS
☐​Heide Trask HS
☐​New Hanover HS
☐​Private/Other: ____________________________
Which ​Career Program Area are you interested in applying to? ​(For a list of career
pathways under each program area, visit ​www.nhcs.net/seatech​ Look under “Curriculum.”)
☐​Advanced Manufacturing
☐​Residential & Commercial Construction
☐​Computer & Network Engineering
☐​Small Business & Entrepreneurship
☐​Health Science & Public Services
☐​Transportation & Logistics
☐​Hospitality & Tourism
☐​Undecided/Not Sure
By applying to this school, both the student and parent/guardian verify that they understand the rigor and
expectations of a Southeast Technical High School student. Students will have an opportunity to participate in
career exploration and work-based learning on and off campus; community based service learning, field trips and a
blended, flexible curriculum that will allow for an accelerated education in both the high school and college
experience. Signing this document also verifies that the student- applicant’s essay is in their own words and
depicts their own thoughts and career goals.
Student Signature​:
Date​:
Parent/Guardian Signature: __________________________
Date:
_____________________
In compliance with Federal law, including Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments
of 1972, New Hanover County Schools, including the Southeast Area Technical High School, administers all state-operated educational
programs, employment activities, and admissions without discrimination because of disability, race, religion, national, or ethnic origin, color,
age, military service, or gender except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.
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Last Name: __________________________
PART C:
Type or Write your essay (less than 300 words) on the following topic: What are your
career goals? How do you feel that attending Southeast Area Technical High School
would help you accomplish these goals? (Please staple or attach any additional pages).
Print Full Name: ________________________________________________
In compliance with Federal law, including Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments
of 1972, New Hanover County Schools, including the Southeast Area Technical High School, administers all state-operated educational
programs, employment activities, and admissions without discrimination because of disability, race, religion, national, or ethnic origin, color,
age, military service, or gender except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.
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PART D:
​COUNSELOR
Last Name: __________________________
or TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORM:
Student’s Full Name ________________________________________________________________
The above named student is applying to the Southeast Area Technical High School for his/her freshmen year.
Administration will use this form to determine if he/she meets the standards of interest, leadership, and character we are
looking for in a student at our high school. Please complete the survey to the best of your ability. If you have questions or
additional comments on the applicant, please contact Mr. Wallin ([email protected]).
Please give this form to the school counselor to submit with your application.
Thank you in advance
Please rate the student using the scale
provided. For “1” responses, please provide
feedback in the comments section.
1= poor (1)
2= average (2)
3= excellent (3)
Comments
Attitude
Goal Oriented
Attendance
Tactile Learner
Respectfulness
Initiative
Ability to keep commitments/meet deadlines
Punctuality
Leadership Potential
Maturity
Overall impression of candidate: (please circle or check one)
_____ Highly recommend (5pts)
_____ Recommend (4pts)
_____ Recommend with reservation (3pts)
_____ Do not recommend (0 pts)
In compliance with Federal law, including Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments
of 1972, New Hanover County Schools, including the Southeast Area Technical High School, administers all state-operated educational
programs, employment activities, and admissions without discrimination because of disability, race, religion, national, or ethnic origin, color,
age, military service, or gender except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.
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Last Name: __________________________
Counselor/Teacher Signature __________________________________ Relationship ___________________________
Counselor/Teacher Name (please print): __________________________________________Date __________________
Career Goal Application Essay Scoring Rubric
Criteria to be
Assessed
1. Career Goals
8
6
4
2
Essay clearly
identifies one or
more career goals.
Essay includes
specific concrete
detail and insightful
commentary on how
to obtain goal(s).
Essay presents the
career goal in an
interesting way.
Essay includes
good concrete
detail and some
insightful
commentary on
obtaining his/her
goal.
Essay makes some
reference to being
interested, but
lacks commitment
and/or little
reference to how
the school can help
meet career
goal(s).
Essay has a few
grammar
problems.
Sentences flow
well but do not
vary much.
Essay presents the
career goal in an
ordinary way. Essay
includes concrete
detail, but
commentary is
generic about his/her
career goal.
Essay presents
career goal in an
ordinary way.
Concrete details of
his/her career goal
and commentary
are either weak or
missing.
Essay shows very
little evidence that
the student is
interested in the
school and does not
connect their goal(s)
with attending this
school.
Essay does not
describe how the
technical high
school will help
the student meet
their career goal(s).
Essay has enough
grammar errors to
distract a reader.
Some sentences do
not flow well and/or
are not varied at all.
Essay makes some
quality but also
some routine or
ordinary word
choices that
question the
students own
wording.
Essay has a few
errors to fix, but
generally uses
correct
conventions.
Essay uses words
that are dull or
uninspired. Writing
sounds like they are
trying too hard to
impress.
Essay has
numerous
grammar mistakes
and poor sentence
construction that
makes it hard to
read.
Essay uses the
same words over
and over. Some
words may be
confusing.
2. Interest/Intent
Essay shows the
student’s interest in
attending and
indicates he/she
strongly feels the
school will help with
meeting career
goal(s).
3. Grammar
Usage
and Sentence
Fluency
Essay uses proper
grammar. Sentences
flow well and vary in
construction and
length.
2. Word Choice
Essay uses words
that are appropriate
to the grade level and
show they’ve put
thought into the
content prior to
submitting.
5. Spelling and
Punctuation
Essay uses correct
punctuation and
spelling 100% of the
time.
Total Score
Essay has enough
errors in the essay to
distract a reader.
Essay has
numerous errors
that make the
paper hard to read.
____________
In compliance with Federal law, including Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments
of 1972, New Hanover County Schools, including the Southeast Area Technical High School, administers all state-operated educational
programs, employment activities, and admissions without discrimination because of disability, race, religion, national, or ethnic origin, color,
age, military service, or gender except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.
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Last Name: __________________________
RUBRIC/SELECTION CRITERIA:
_
100 points
Completed Application
5 points
Career Essay
25 points
Interview with student
40 points
Counselor/teacher Recommendation 30 points
Southeast Area Technical High School
2017-2018 Applicants
1.
2.
Overview of the interview process.
a.
We want to get to know about you and your interest in Southeast Technical HS.
b. We ask everyone the same questions.
c.
You’ll have the opportunity to ask us questions.
Interview:
Questions (up to 4 points each)
Notes
Pts.
1.
Tell us about yourself (strengths, what
you like best, family, extracurricular activities,
etc.) What do you want to improve?
2.
What do you know about the Southeast
Technical High School? Why do you want to
attend?
3.
Have you ever tried to fix something that
was broken? If so, what was it, and were you
successful?
4.
If selected, what would you see as being
your greatest challenge at SEA-TECH?
5.
How have you handled conflict with
your teachers or other students?
6.
How do you manage your time after
school? Point out three hours per night.
7.
What is your career goal? How can the
Technical High School help you with that goal?
Do you plan on furthering your education with
technical training or college?
8.
What do you think it means to be a
tactile learner? Do you like learning that is
hands-on?
9.
How is your attendance? Explain, if
concerns. Have you had any disciplinary actions
by your teachers or school staff? Explain.
Ending Process:
In compliance with Federal law, including Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments
of 1972, New Hanover County Schools, including the Southeast Area Technical High School, administers all state-operated educational
programs, employment activities, and admissions without discrimination because of disability, race, religion, national, or ethnic origin, color,
age, military service, or gender except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.
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Last Name: __________________________
➢ Give student the opportunity to ask questions (4 additional pts. if they ask questions). Explain the application/interview process (we
will continue interviews; acceptance letters will be mailed in late-February; we will accept between 40-60 and some students may be
put on a wait list; students must finish 8​th​ grade strong with good grades, attendance, and EOG scores).
➢ Students complete the Career Essay prior to the interview
Steps for the Southeast Area Technical HS (SEA-TECH) Application Process
1. Contact your 8th grade school counselor.​ Let your counselor know that you are
interested in completing an application for SEA-TECH. This can be done at home,
online or on a printed paper copy. If you need computer access at school to complete
the application, please ask your counselor to assist you. You must submit a
recommendation form to your counselor or a teacher as part of your application
process (see Part D, page 6 of the application).
2. Complete the application (using a pen, blue or black ink).​ The application must
be completed with student and parent information. Students will also be asked to
complete the Career Goal Essay: ​Type or Write your essay (250-300 words or less) on
the following: “​What is your career goal and how do you feel applying to Southeast
Technical High School will help you accomplish your goal?” ​ ​ ​Students may want to type
their essay ahead of time and then copy/paste it into the essay field from your
Google drive or a flash drive.
3. APPLICATION CHECKLIST:​ The counselor will begin collecting items for the
“Application Checklist,” once you’ve told him/her of your intent to apply to the
school. The counselor will deliver this packet of information to the staff at Southeast
Tech.
●
Private School/Charter School Students​ - If you do not have a School Counselor,
your School Administrator will be the one to communicate with regarding the
Application Checklist.
●
Homeschool Students​ - You will also need to submit items for the Application
Checklist including available test score results, homeschool attendance data, and
recommendations from homeschool instructors (online instructors, itinerant teachers,
etc.).
The completed application is due to your counselor no later than February 27,
2017.
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Students who submit a completed application (student/parent information, essay and
a counselor or teacher recommendation letter) to their counselor will be given a
chance to interview with staff between March 8th through March 17th, 2017
Students will be notified by mail of their status (whether accepted, waitlisted or
denied) on March 20th, 2017
In compliance with Federal law, including Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments
of 1972, New Hanover County Schools, including the Southeast Area Technical High School, administers all state-operated educational
programs, employment activities, and admissions without discrimination because of disability, race, religion, national, or ethnic origin, color,
age, military service, or gender except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.
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Last Name: __________________________
Southeast Area Technical High School
Application Checklist
Application deadline date: on/or before F
​ ebruary 27, 2017
This document should be given to your counselor after you’ve completed your portion of the
application and essay.
Part A & B:​ to be completed by S
​ TUDENT and PARENT/GUARDIAN
_____ Application is completed (all demographic information is filled out pages 1 & 2, Part A &
B)
Part C:​ to be completed by the ​STUDENT ONLY
_____ Career Goal Essay (Completed at 250-300 words following the rubric, Page 3, Part C )
Part D:​ to be completed by ​SCHOOL COUNSELOR or TEACHER
_____ Counselor/Teacher Recommendation Form has been submitted to my counselor
(Page 6, Part D)
COUNSELOR WILL ANSWER OR SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING
_____ Copy of student's most recent transcript/report card
_____ Attendance Information _________ total absences for the current school year
_____ Discipline Record (if applicable. If not, please use N/A) ____ Yes
____ No
_____ Goal View Information (Only if student has an IEP, 504 or LEP) ____ Yes
_____ Student was involved in STAE or AVID Program ____ Yes
__________________________________________
(School Counselor Signature)
____ No
____ No
____________________________
(Date)
In compliance with Federal law, including Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments
of 1972, New Hanover County Schools, including the Southeast Area Technical High School, administers all state-operated educational
programs, employment activities, and admissions without discrimination because of disability, race, religion, national, or ethnic origin, color,
age, military service, or gender except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.
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_______________________________________
(SEA-TECH Admissions Coordinator Signature)
Last Name: __________________________
__________________________
(Date of Submitted Application)
In compliance with Federal law, including Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments
of 1972, New Hanover County Schools, including the Southeast Area Technical High School, administers all state-operated educational
programs, employment activities, and admissions without discrimination because of disability, race, religion, national, or ethnic origin, color,
age, military service, or gender except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.
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