Careers in Education Information and Application Packet
The primary goal of the Teacher Cadet Program is to encourage academically abled students who possess exemplary
interpersonal and leadership skills to consider teaching as a career. An important secondary goal of the Program is to
provide these talented future community leaders with insights about teachers and schools so that they will become civic
advocates of education.
The Teacher Cadet Program is an innovative approach designed to attract talented young people to he teaching
profession through a challenging introduction to teaching. The Program seeks to provide high school students insight
into the nature of teaching, the problems of schooling, and the critical issues affecting the quality of education in
America’s schools.
Teacher Cadets
Conditions for acceptance:
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Have a GPA/GPR of at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale (B average) and/or receive a recommendation from the
Review Panel. (The panel shall consist of a minimum of three members to include a school administrator or
guidance counselor, the College Partner (where applicable), an instructor of the student’s choice, and,
possibly, a student. The Teacher Cadet instructor serves as chair of the panel.)
Be enrolled in a college preparatory curriculum.
Be recommended in writing by three or more instructors.
Submit an essay on why he/she wants to be in the class. (The Cadet instructor will keep this essay on file.)
Be a senior and provide their own transportation to school where they will be student teaching.
Participate in an interview, if required.
Conditions while enrolled:
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Agree to adhere to the Teacher Cadet Discipline Policy as outlined in the course requirements.
Participate and/or observe teaching activities in a variety of settings (preschool, kindergarten, elementary
school, middle school, high school, vocational education/career centers, and special education classes, with a
special emphasis on critical shortage areas).
Recruitment Reference Sheet for Cadets
Requirements for enrollment:
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B-average (3.0) or better in college-preparatory courses on a 4.0 GPA scale
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Positive recommendations from three teachers
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Essay addressing “Why I Want to Become a Teacher Cadet” or “How a Teacher Has Had a Positive
Influence on Me”
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Completed application form
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Interview, if deemed necessary
The following are considered when applications are being reviewed:
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All forms returned promptly?
All forms returned complete and correct?
Applicant’s content, grammar, and writing skills above average?
Sections of the Experiencing Education curriculum:
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Experiencing Learning: Awareness and Reflection, Styles and Needs, and Growth and Development
Experiencing the Profession: History and Trends, Structure and Government, Certification and Employment,
and Ethics and Professionalism
Experiencing the Classroom: Observation and Preparation and Application and Instruction
Experiencing Education: Analysis and Reflection
Nature of the course: creative and authentic application, hands-on, product rather than test-oriented, community service,
cooperative learning, reading and writing on college level, class discussion, practice teaching, real-world based, self-reflection
Benefits of course:
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Dual/Honors level course
College credit (if you apply and pay the fees to the partner University)
Information about scholarships, especially for future teachers
Information about psychology, parenting, and instructional strategies
Voice/Choice in course work
Field trips/ Observations
Career exploration opportunities
Prestige of being Teacher Cadet (in school and on college and scholarship applications)
Working with some of the finest students in the high school
Teacher Cadet Application Packet
Application, Essay, & Teacher Recommendation Form
Application Instructions:
Please complete the form below and return to Mrs. Burke by March 21st.
You will not be considered for admission into the Teacher Cadet Program until at least three teacher recommendations and
essay have been received.
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First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Address________________________________________________________________________
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City
State
Zip
Phone Number(s)
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Parent(s’) /Guardian(s’) Name(s)
E-Mail ___________________________________________ ______________________________
Number of school days absent last year __________________
Dual/AP/Honors courses you have taken:
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GPR/GPR ___________
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Courses (other than the Teacher Cadet class) you plan to take next year:
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References (List three teachers to whom you gave reference forms.)
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Essay
Choose one of the following questions to answer in essay form. You may write or type your answer in the space below.
1. Tell me about a teacher who has had a positive influence on you.
2. Why are you interested in enrolling in the Teacher Cadet Program?
Teacher Recommendation for Teacher Cadet Applicant
Applicant’s Name_____________________________________________________________
Teachers, do not return this form to the student because your responses are confidential. Please return this recommendation
form to me by placing it in my teacher’s box or bringing it to my classroom. Please turn in all recommendations by the deadline of
March 21, 2013. Your feedback is important in the selection of the students best suited for this class. Thank you for your interest
in and support of the Teacher Cadet Program.
Teacher Cadet Instructor - Pam Burke
Using a scale of 1 (weakest) to 5 (best), please rate this Teacher Cadet applicant in the following areas. You may select DK if
you don’t know how to respond to a category.
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Poise
Sensitivity to Others
Leadership Skills
Dependability/Commitment
Integrity
Ability to Accept Constructive Criticism
Ability to Work in Groups
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Please include comments to help the selection committee make wise choices for the Teacher Cadet Program. Continue on the
back of this form if you need additional space.
Comments:
Your Name ____________________________________________________________________
How long have you known the applicant? ___________________________________________
Thanks! Please return this recommendation form to Pam Burke.