Emergency Medical Services Summer Boot Camp Dear Applicant: Thank you for showing interest in the EMS Boot Camp 2016 scheduled for June 13, 2016 to June 24, 2016. Attached to this letter you will find the necessary forms to apply for the Boot Camp. This letter explains the application criteria, procedures and important dates that you need to be aware of in order to successfully apply for the Summer Boot Camp. Criteria 1) The applicant must be an incoming 11th or 12th grade student, in good standing, in a San Bernardino County High School; and 2) Must receive a recommendation from a primary teacher or counselor. Procedures Complete all items in this application packet as directed: • Application: The application form must be completely filled out. Be sure that both parent and student signatures are present. Incomplete applications or those submitted after the application deadline will not be considered. • Career Essay: The essay prompt is attached. You should provide two copies of your essay. • Information Sheet: Must be filled out and attached to your application. • Recommendation Letter: You will need 2 recommendation letters either from your primary teacher(s) or counselor(s). • Teacher(s)/Counselor(s) Evaluations: You will need 2 evaluation forms. Be sure to give your evaluation forms to either a high school teacher(s) and/or your counselor(s). Give teacher(s)/counselor(s) an envelope for your recommendation letters to be sealed in. You should pick up the recommendation letters from your teacher(s)/counselor(s) and submit them with a complete packet. • The application form, one of your career essays, information sheet, recommendation letter and teacher(s)/counselor(s) evaluations should be stapled together and this packet along with the second copy of your essay should be returned to your school’s career center by Friday, May 20th before 3:00 pm. Important Dates The following are important dates for EMS Boot Camp application process: • • • Applications available from the school’s counselors beginning April 29, 2016. Application deadline: Friday, May 20, 2016 by 3:00 pm students should return applications to the Counseling Office. All applicants will be notified by email on the 27th of May 2016. Emergency Medical Services Summer Boot Camp 2016 Application ************************************************************************************ PERSONAL: Name: _____________________________________________________ M or F (circle one) Address: __________________________________________________________________________ City: _________________________ Zip: _______________ Home Phone: ___________________ E-mail ______________________________ Social Security Number __________________________ Student Number: _____________________________ CDL Number: __________________________ Birthdate: _______________________ Age: ________ Height: ________ Weight: _______ ************************************************************************************ PARENT / GUARDIAN INFORMATION: Name: _______________________________ Address: ____________________________________ City: ________________ Zip: _________ Home Phone: _____________ Work Phone: __________ Name: _______________________________ Address: ____________________________________ City: ________________ Zip: _________ Home Phone: _____________ Work Phone: __________ ************************************************************************************ EDUCATION / EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: Current School: ________________________________ Counselor: __________________________ Are you employed? Y or N (circle one) If yes, Employer: _______________________________ Address: ______________________________________ City/Zip: ___________________________ Job Title: ______________________ Phone: _________________ How many Hours/Week? ______ Do you speak any foreign languages? Y or N (circle one) If yes, which one? ************************************************************************************ I understand that the above information will be used for EMS Summer Boot Camp purposes only and will not be released to any other person or agency. __________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature ______________________________ Student Signature _____________ Date Emergency Medical Services Summer Boot Camp 2016 Essay Prompt EMS Summer Boot Camp Mission Statement: To provide students in High School an opportunity for hands-on experience in the work of Emergency Medical Services, to begin their post-secondary education, and to prepare them for these professions. Write an essay (minimum two pages, typed in Times New Roman 12 point font, double-spaced, using one-inch margins or the closest default margins on the computer you are using) that demonstrates proper writing skills and addresses all the following questions in a coherent, well-organized, and thoroughly developed explanation. Be sure to label your essay with your name, your school, and the date. • • • • • • • • • When did you begin to develop your career goals? What persons were most influential in your thinking about the future? What have you learned or done so far in life that relates to the EMS Summer Boot Camp Mission Statement? What profession do you ultimately want to pursue? What do you expect to learn from the EMS Summer Boot Camp experience that will help prepare you for your future? Why is being in the EMS Boot Camp important to you? What attributes or qualities will you bring to the EMS Boot Camp? EMS Boot Camp participants are expected to have excellent personal integrity, which includes qualities such as honesty, dependability, reliability, loyalty, and a strong work ethic. Explain examples of ways that you have demonstrated integrity already in your life. Why should we choose you for the EMS Boot Camp? DEADLINE: Before 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2016 Counseling Office. CRAFTON HILLS COLLEGE INFORMATION SHEET Confidential Information Print Information Legibly Date: ____________________________ Course Title: ________________________ Name: _______________________________________________________________________ (First) (MI) (Last) Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________ City: _____________________________ Home #: _______________ State: _______ Work # : _______________ Zip: _____________ Cell #:_________________ Email ______________________________ Nicknames: __________________________________________________________________ Age: ______________________ Hobbies:______________________________________________________________________ Goals or ambitions: ____________________________________________________________ Why are you taking this course? _________________________________________________ Recommendation Request for (Teacher) ____________________________________________________ EMS SummerBoot Camp Teacher Evaluation Form Student Name ____________________________________________________________ The above named student has applied for admission to the EMS Summer Boot Camp 2016. We would appreciate your true evaluation of this student’s abilities. To ensure confidentiality, please place the completed form in an envelope, seal, and return to the student. Thank you! RATING: Please circle the phrase that best applies in each section below: Relations With Others Attitude/ Application to Work Judgment Dependability 5 Exceptionally well accepted Outstanding in enthusiasm 4 Works well with others Very interested and industrious 3 Gets along satisfactorily Average in motivation 2 Has some difficulty Somewhat indifferent 1 Works poorly with others Very indifferent and apathetic Exceptionally mature Above average in decision making Above average in dependability Usually makes the right decision Usually dependable Consistently uses bad judgment Learns quickly Average in learning Average Average Often uses poor judgment Often neglectful or careless Rather slow to learn Below average Below average Completely dependable Ability to Learn Learns very quickly Quality of work Excellent Attendance Excellent Very good Very good Unreliable Very slow to learn Very poor Very poor Comments/Remarks: Signature of Teacher: _____________________________________ Date: ___________ Thank you for your time and consideration! For office use only: Evaluation point total _________________________________________________