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EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL
International Baccalaureate Programme
Grades 8-10 Student Application
2016-2017 School Year
Valid one school year only
Student’s Name__________________________________________
First
Last
Present school___________________________________________________
Grade___________________________ EDHS ID #_____________________
Please complete the following information: must turn in unofficial copy
1. Indicate most recent EOC scores (if resident of Texas).
English __________ Math__________ Science__________ History__________
2. If you have taken the PSAT, please list the most current scores:
Critical Reading__________ Math__________
3. Give an example of how you will contribute to the overall success of this
school and the IB program.
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4. Give an example of being self-motivated.
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5. Give an example of how you demonstrate your advanced academic
ability or talent.
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What are your areas of talent? Check all that apply.
Math___ English___ Social Studies___ Science___ Music___ Fine Arts___
6. Writing sample – Select one of the following topics and write a well
developed paper explaining your experience(s). The paper must be
typed. (250-500 words)
Topics
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Leadership in My School or Community
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Trying New Things: Taking a Risk
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Providing Volunteer Work in My School or Community
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Making a Commitment in My School or Community
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Using My Talents in My School or Community
Heading for Your Writing Sample
Cover Sheet
Student Name_________________________________________
Topic________________________________________________
School_______________________________________________
Grade Level___________________________________________
Middle School Counselor_________________________________
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Parent Information Form (To be completed by parent)
A. Personal Information (Please print)
Student’s Name_________________________________________________
Last
First
Middle
Current Address________________________________________________
Street
City
State/Zip
Student’s Date of Birth___________________________________________
Day
Month
Year
Parent’s Name:
Mother_____________________________________________________
Father______________________________________________________
Home Phone #__________________________________________________
Work #:
Mother_____________________________________________________
Father______________________________________________________
Student e-mail__________________________________________________
Student cell #___________________________________________________
B. Educational Background
Please list the names and locations of all the schools attended by your student.
Elementary Level
Name
Location
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Middle School Level
Name
Location
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High School Level
Name
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Location
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C. Awards, Honors and Activities
Please list all the awards/honors your student has received beginning with the most
recent. (Example: district science fair – topic, year, award)
1. _______________________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________________________
5. _______________________________________________________________________
6. _______________________________________________________________________
D. Please specify other activities your student has participated in, volunteer/charity
works he/she has done, publications, special programs of which he/she has been a
part, etc.
Extra space, if necessary:
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E. Questionnaire: to be completed by parents
Parents, this section is to be filled out by you, not your student. Please answer as
honestly as you can. Circle the number that represents your opinion with “1” being not
likely to “4” being very likely. Thank You.
Can your student handle an accelerated program?
1 2 3 4
Can he/she accept not being the smartest in class?
1 2 3 4
Will you accept less than an “A” from him/her if he/she is
enjoying the class, working hard and using his/her abilities?
1 2 3 4
Are you willing to support your student and to give this program
at least one semester if at first it seems too difficult?
1 2 3 4
Does he/she usually finish what he/she starts?
1 2 3 4
Please elaborate____________________________________________________________
Are his/her study skills adequate for an accelerated program?
1 2 3 4
Does he/she handle stress well?
How (specifically) does your child react to stress?
1 2 3 4
Are you willing to support you student’s commitment to the
program if he/she has 3 hours of homework some nights?
1 2 3 4
Realizing that all the students need a healthy balance of activities
are you willing to encourage your student to prioritize academics
over extra-curricular activities within reason?
1 2 3 4
Even though he/she may not participate in them all, in what
extra-curricular activities/areas do your student’s interests lie?
Is there anything else you want to tell us about your student?
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This form must be completed by TBA and returned to:
Lizett Shaw
IB ProgrammeCoordinator
12401 Edgemere Blvd.
El Paso, TX 79938
lshaw@sisd.net
Phone: 915-937-3481
Fax: 915-851-3535
Check list: the following must be included to complete the application
All of the items indicated on the check list must be turned into the IB Office (c/o IB
Programme Coordinator) no later than TBA. Applications that are incomplete will not
be processed. Applications that are late will be processed last.
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Completed application
Letters of recommendation (will not be accepted if not in sealed
envelope)
Student agreement/Honor pledge (signed by parent and student)
Most recent STARR scores (unofficial copy)
Most recent report card (unofficial copy)