ACHIEVEMENT FIRST AMISTAD
HIGH SCHOOL
Alpha Wolf Application 2016-2017
Please make sure that your new member packet is complete. If your information is insufficient,
your application will not be considered.
Name: _______________________________
Graduation Year: _______
Weighted Cumulative GPA: ___________
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Application Component
Complete and Signed Candidate
Application
Leadership Essay
Current Transcript
Two Teacher Recommendations
One Community Member
Recommendation
Name for Rec’s
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____________________
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Alpha Wolf Application
2016-2017 version
Instructions:
1. Please complete the application. In order to complete the application, you will need access to your infinite
campus account and your most recent Wolf Point report. You will also need to obtain recommendations
from 2 teachers and one community member. A community member can be defined as a business
owner/manager, a clergyperson, or an elected official. The community member cannot be related to the
candidate.
2. Please attach your most recent merit report to your application. Applications that do not include the
applicant’s merit report will be returned to the applicant and will not be evaluated.
Baseline:
In order to be considered for college ready status, students should meet the following baseline criteria. Failure
to meet the baseline criteria will result in denial of college ready status.
1. Scholars must be passing all classes.
2. Scholars must have at least a 3.25 cumulative grade point average.
3. Scholars must have 98% attendance.
4. Scholars must have a Wolf Point average of at least 100.
5. Scholars must have enough service learning hours to be on track to meet graduation requirements.
Grade
11th
12th
Hours
21 – 30
31 - 40
6. Scholars must have completed enough summer programs to be on track to meet graduation
requirements.
Grade
11th
12th
Summer
Programs
2+
3+
The Process
The college ready status process is as follows:
Date
Action
*First Wednesday of the Quarter
Applications are due to the Alpha Wolf advisor by grade.
11th Grade – Ms. Macias: [email protected]
11th Grade – Mr. Hoffman: [email protected]
12th Grade – Ms. Johnson: [email protected]
Following two weeks
Applicants will interview with the college ready scholar advisor of their
grade.
Within a week after the interview
Applicants will be notified of the grade level team’s decision.
*Scholars are encouraged to receive feedback positively and to reapply if the decision is not in their favor. Scholars will
be recognized during assemblies/family meeting and an induction ceremony once accepted. A letter of recognition will
also be sent home.
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Demographic Information:
Name:
Date:
Class:
Advisor:
Behavioral Information:
Weekly Merit Total:
Overall Merit Total:
When was the last
time (if ever) you
were removed from
class? Please
explain the
circumstances.
When was the last
time (if ever) you
earned a detention?
Please explain the
circumstances.
Academic Information:
For each class in which you are enrolled, please write your overall grade and homework grade currently and
from the previous quarter. You can find this information by logging in to Infinite Campus.
Class
Current
Overall Grade
Homework Grade
Last Quarter
Overall
Grade
Homework Grade
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Student Name:
Teacher Name:
Reflection and Reference #1
Directions: Please rate yourself on the following criteria. Then, give the form to all of your teachers to rate you on the same
criteria. Please justify your scores as well. You are not required to comment on all scores, but you should comment on your
highest and lowest scores.
Criteria
Student Score
(1-5)
Teacher Score
(1-5)
/100
/100
GRIT
Seeks to complete every assignment top quality. Does not simply “go
through the motions” and merely complete assignments.
No excuses. Finds a way to push through, over, under, or around
obstacles. Pushes through fatigue.
Rarely ever misses a class.
Doesn’t quit. Maintains commitments to extra-curricular activities and
other initiatives. Knows when to ask for help and seeks out resources.
Leadership
Core Value:
Core Value:
5 = Always, 4 = Almost Always, 3 = Sometimes, 2 = Rarely, 1 = Never
A source of positive peer pressure. Encourages others to make the right
decision. Is disgusted/repulsed by inappropriate, rude, and immature
behavior.
Treats others respectfully and kindly. Respects those they disagree with or
don’t always get along with.
Helps the school to achieve its goals and live up to its values. Helps to
keep the school neat and clean. Helps to keep the culture positive and
respectful, etc.
Independence
Integrity
Core Value:
Core Value:
Demonstrates the capacity to put others first. Is not “me” centered and
considers the feelings and interests of others in making decisions.
Meets deadlines and is responsive to requests: lunch forms, summer
program application documents, etc.
Proactively seeks out homework when absent. Always on time and
prepared for classes.
Initiates study groups for challenging subjects and major tests.
Is thought oriented, not task oriented. Appreciates the intrinsic value of
thinking and learning.
Always tells the truth. Doesn’t lie to avoid punishment. Puts principle and
honor above all else.
Repairs relationships. Is sensitive to the feelings of others, and proactively
repairs relationships with students and adults.
Does the right thing when no one is looking. Can be trusted to do the right
thing.
Core Value:
Excellence
Puts forth best effort at all times.
Is not satisfied until work is not just good, but great.
Work surpasses the ordinary.
Learns from mistakes.
Recognize what’s not working and is willing to change to achieve goals.
Total
Teacher Rationale
Student Rationale
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I do / do not recommend _________________________________ for Alpha Wolf.
To the best of my knowledge, the information provided above is accurate and complete.
Teacher Signature: __________________________ Date: ___________________________________
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Student Name:
Teacher Name:
Reflection and Reference #2
Directions: Please rate yourself on the following criteria. Then, give the form to all of your teachers to rate you
on the same criteria. Please justify your scores as well. You are not required to comment on all scores, but you
should comment on your highest and lowest scores.
Criteria
Student Score
(1-5)
Teacher Score
(1-5)
/100
/100
GRIT
Seeks to complete every assignment top quality. Does not simply “go
through the motions” and merely complete assignments.
No excuses. Finds a way to push through, over, under, or around
obstacles. Pushes through fatigue.
Rarely ever misses a class.
Doesn’t quit. Maintains commitments to extra-curricular activities and
other initiatives. Knows when to ask for help and seeks out resources.
Leadership
Core Value:
Core Value:
5 = Always, 4 = Almost Always, 3 = Sometimes, 2 = Rarely, 1 = Never
A source of positive peer pressure. Encourages others to make the right
decision. Is disgusted/repulsed by inappropriate, rude, and immature
behavior.
Treats others respectfully and kindly. Respects those they disagree with or
don’t always get along with.
Helps the school to achieve its goals and live up to its values. Helps to
keep the school neat and clean. Helps to keep the culture positive and
respectful, etc.
Independence
Integrity
Core Value:
Core Value:
Demonstrates the capacity to put others first. Is not “me” centered and
considers the feelings and interests of others in making decisions.
Meets deadlines and is responsive to requests: lunch forms, summer
program application documents, etc.
Proactively seeks out homework when absent. Always on time and
prepared for classes.
Initiates study groups for challenging subjects and major tests.
Is thought oriented, not task oriented. Appreciates the intrinsic value of
thinking and learning.
Always tells the truth. Doesn’t lie to avoid punishment. Puts principle and
honor above all else.
Repairs relationships. Is sensitive to the feelings of others, and proactively
repairs relationships with students and adults.
Does the right thing when no one is looking. Can be trusted to do the right
thing.
Core Value:
Excellence
Puts forth best effort at all times.
Is not satisfied until work is not just good, but great.
Work surpasses the ordinary.
Learns from mistakes.
Recognize what’s not working and is willing to change to achieve goals.
Total
Teacher Rationale
Student Rationale
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I do / do not recommend _________________________________ for Alpha Wolf.
To the best of my knowledge, the information provided above is accurate and complete.
Teacher Signature: __________________________ Date: ______________________________________
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Student Name:
___________________________
Community Member Name:
Community Member Relationship:
____________________________
_______________
Reflection and Reference #3 – Community Member
Directions: Please rate yourself on the following criteria. Then, give the form to a community member to rate
you. Please justify your scores as well. You are not required to comment on all scores, but you should comment
on your highest and lowest scores.
Criteria
Student Score
(1-5)
Teacher Score
(1-5)
/100
/100
GRIT
Seeks to complete all work to top quality. Does not simply “go through the
motions” and merely complete assignments.
No excuses. Finds a way to push through, over, under, or around
obstacles. Pushes through fatigue.
Rarely ever misses work/assigned tasks.
Doesn’t quit. Maintains commitments to extra-curricular activities and
other initiatives. Knows when to ask for help and seeks out resources.
Leadership
Core Value:
Core Value:
5 = Always, 4 = Almost Always, 3 = Sometimes, 2 = Rarely, 1 = Never
A source of positive peer pressure. Encourages others to make the right
decision. Is disgusted/repulsed by inappropriate, rude, and immature
behavior.
Treats others respectfully and kindly. Respects those they disagree with or
don’t always get along with.
Helps the community to achieve its goals and live up to its values. Helps to
keep the community neat and clean. Helps to keep the culture positive
and respectful, etc.
Independence
Integrity
Core Value:
Core Value:
Demonstrates the capacity to put others first. Is not “me” centered and
considers the feelings and interests of others in making decisions.
Meets deadlines and is responsive to requests
Proactively seeks out help when it is needed
Is a self-starter in the community
Is thought oriented, not task oriented. Appreciates the intrinsic value of
thinking and learning.
Always tells the truth. Doesn’t lie to avoid punishment. Puts principle and
honor above all else.
Repairs relationships. Is sensitive to the feelings of others, and proactively
repairs relationships with peers and adults.
Does the right thing when no one is looking. Can be trusted to do the right
thing.
Core Value:
Excellence
Puts forth best effort at all times.
Is not satisfied until work is not just good, but great.
Work surpasses the ordinary.
Learns from mistakes.
Recognize what’s not working and is willing to change to achieve goals.
Total
Teacher Rationale
Student Rationale
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I do / do not recommend _________________________________ for Alpha Wolf.
To the best of my knowledge, the information provided above is accurate and complete.
Community Member Signature: ___________________________________ Date: _______________________
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Student Name:
Leadership Positions List all elected or appointed leadership positions held in school, community, or work activities.
Only those positions in which you were responsible for directing or motivating others should be included. Examples:
elected officer for the student body, class, or club; committee chairperson; team captain; newspaper editor; work area
manager; or other community leader.
Activity
Year
Accomplishments
9 10 11
12
Essays:
Leadership Essay: At least one page, no more than 1½ pages, MLA format only: What are your Leadership qualities
and how will they benefit the Achievement First Amistad High School community? Please remember that your essay
should reflect your honor and yourself in written form. It is a presentation of your attention to detail, your ability to
produce quality work, your scholarly merit and your value to our society. (Write in Google Docs and share with the Alpha
Wolf Coordinator for your grade level)
For each question, write your answer in the space provided or attach an additional sheet. Answers should be 100-200
words in length.
1. Which core value (Grit, Leadership, Independence, integrity, or excellence) is your strongest core value? Why do you
think that? Give at least one specific example.
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2. Which core value do you need to improve the most? Why is that? What specifically are you doing to improve? Give at
least one specific example.
Service Learning:
How many service learning hours have you earned? ________________
Please share with us a couple of sites that you have earned service learning hours for and what were your duties for
those sites.
Summer Programs:
How many summer programs have you successfully completed? _____________
Please share with us in a few complete sentences about your experience with your summer program.
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Notes:
REMEMBER TO ATTACH YOUR MOST RECENT WOLF POINT REPORT!
To the best of my knowledge, the information provided above is accurate and complete.
Student Signature: _______________________________________________________________________________
Date: ___________________________________________________________________________________________