G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School
Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
Student Admission Application
Please read the requirements and the application instructions carefully.
Parents of prospective students should be aware there is no district transportation
provided to the school location.
Requirements:
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You must be a registered student at any MDCPS (middle or high school);
You may transfer into Braddock Sr. High by making an appointment with the registrar and changing your high
school affiliation;
You must be a competent student with good academic scores, good attendance and good conduct grades;
You must have an avid interest in one of the areas of study offered at Braddock Sr. High School.
You must write and submit an essay in which you discuss your interest in your chosen area of study (Art, Dance,
Instrumental Music and Theatre Arts/Drama) and why you want to study at Braddock Sr. High School Academy for
the Visual and Performing Arts.
Application Instructions: (Incomplete applications will not be considered for placement.)
1. Students may submit only one application to one program each school year.
2. Choose one of the disciplines from the list in which you would like to major and interview. Students may only
audition in one Creative Arts area.
3. Complete all parts of the application. Double-check application for completion prior to mailing. Incomplete
applications will not be processed and students will not be allowed to interview.
4. Three recommendations are required.
a. One recommendation must be from a current Creative Arts teacher, public or private;
b. One recommendation must be from a current classroom/homeroom teacher;
c. One recommendation must be from a counselor or school administrator;
d. Recommendations should be placed in an envelope and sealed by the teacher completing the form.
e The recommendations should be returned along with the application in their sealed envelopes as part of the
application packet.
5. The applicant must write and submit an essay in which you discuss your interest in and dedication to your
chosen area of study (Art, Dance, Instrumental Music and Theatre Arts/Drama).
6. Provide a copy of your most current school report card.
7. Mail the completed application and corresponding documents to the address provided in the packet.
8. Upon receipt of the application packet, you will receive instructions regarding your interview and its date and time.
Part I: Personal Information
Date _______________________________
Area of Study (please check one): Art _____ Dance _____ Instrumental Music _____ Theatre Arts/Drama _____
Name ________________________________________________________ ID number ____________________ DOB___________
Address ________________________________________________ City/State/Zip_______________________________________
Cell Phone ________________________________________E-Mail ___________________________________________________
Home School _______________________________________________________Grade for 2013-2014 (circle 1)
9 10
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Parents/Guardian Name ______________________________________________________________________________________
Parents/Guardian Address __________________________________________________City/State/Zip______________________
Parent Phone ______________________________________ E-Mail __________________________________________________
Part II: MDCPS History Information
Elementary School attended ___________________________________________ Years you attended: 20_____ - 20_______
Did this school have a magnet program for Visual/Performing Arts or an academy for Visual/Performing Arts? ___________
Middle School attended ________________________________________________ Years you attended: 20_____ - 20_______
Did this school have a magnet program for Visual/Performing Arts or an academy for Visual/Performing Arts? ___________
Previous High School attended (if transferring) _____________________________________Years you attended: 20____-20_____
Did this school have a magnet program for Visual/Performing Arts or an academy for Visual/Performing Arts? ___________
PART III: Your Art Study History (please complete for your specific area of interest)
Art:
Specific Area of Interest: Drawing _____ Sculpture _____ Ceramics _____ Painting _____ Other _____
Number of years of study: _______
Dance:
What areas of dance have you studied? Ballet _______ Modern _______ Jazz _______ Tap ______ Hip-Hop _______
Number of years of study: Ballet _______ Modern _______ Jazz _______ Tap ______ Hip-Hop _______
Instrumental Music:
Your principal instrument: _________________________________ Your secondary instrument___________________________
Number of years of study: _______ Private ______ Studio ______
Theatre Arts/Drama:
Number of years of study: Acting ______ Musical Theatre______ Directing _____Design_____Lighting_____ Stagecraft_____
Schools/Studios/Workshops/Camps/etc. where you studied:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PART IV: Signatures:
Agreement of Understanding - By signing below, I acknowledge my understanding of the following conditions for this application:
· THE DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF THIS APPLICATION IS JANUARY 31, 2013.
· Failure to complete all requested information may cause this application to be rejected.
· Additional information may be required by individual schools and must be submitted to those schools by the application
deadline as part of the application process.
· Eligibility may be determined by such factors as skill, talent, academic performance, conduct, written essay, and interest.
· When the number of eligible student applicants exceeds the number of seats available, a random selection process will be
utilized to admit eligible applicants.
· Failure to respond to an offer of acceptance by the specified deadline will be interpreted as a parent/guardian decline of
program acceptance.
· Applications received from December 11, 2012 through January 31, 2013, will be eligible for consideration for enrollment
in the 2013-2014 school year.
· Applications DO NOT guarantee placement.
I, hereby, give permission for my child to be screened for admission to the selected magnet program(s) designated in this application.
If accepted, he/she will be enrolled as a full-time student at the school of acceptance. There is no transportation to the school’s
location and must be provided by the parent. My child must demonstrate acceptable performance (as determined by school-site policy)
in order to remain in the Academy program. This application becomes void at the end of the application period.
Parent/Guardian Signature __________________________________________________ Date _______________________________
Parent/Guardian Name (PLEASE PRINT) _________________________________________________________________________
Please send the completed form to:
Mr. Jack Mezzano
Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
G. Holmes Braddock Sr. High School
3601 SW 147 Avenue
Miami, FL 33185
You will receive verification via E-mail upon the receipt of your application.
After review, you will be notified for scheduling of your interview date.
G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School
Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
Recommendation Form
Teacher/Administrator/Counselor Recommendation
Recommendations must be in a sealed envelope and received in the application packet.
Please print neatly
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Student Last Name
Student First Name
Student ID #
Name of Person Making the Recommendation Title __________________________________________________________________
Position ____________________________________ School/Institution__________________________________________________
Phone_______________________________________________Email Address ___________________________________________
How do you rate this student in terms of: (please check the appropriate box)
No Basis
Below
Average
Average
Good
Very
Good
Excellent
(top10%)
Creativity
Self-motivation
Discipline and Work Habits
Academic Achievement
Interpersonal Skills
Interest in the Arts
Written Expression of ideas
Potential for growth
Ability to follow directions
Respect of others
Maturity Level
How long have you known this student and in what context?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
What are the first words that come to mind when describing this student?
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Additional Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for taking the time to provide this recommendation.
G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School
Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
Recommendation Form
Teacher/Administrator/Counselor Recommendation
Recommendations must be in a sealed envelope and received in the application packet.
Please print neatly
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Student Last Name
Student First Name
Student ID #
Name of Person Making the Recommendation Title __________________________________________________________________
Position ____________________________________ School/Institution__________________________________________________
Phone_______________________________________________Email Address ___________________________________________
How do you rate this student in terms of: (please check the appropriate box)
No Basis
Below
Average
Average
Good
Very
Good
Excellent
(top10%)
Creativity
Self-motivation
Discipline and Work Habits
Academic Achievement
Interpersonal Skills
Interest in the Arts
Written Expression of ideas
Potential for growth
Ability to follow directions
Respect of others
Maturity Level
How long have you known this student and in what context?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
What are the first words that come to mind when describing this student?
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Additional Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for taking the time to provide this recommendation.
G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School
Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
Recommendation Form
Teacher/Administrator/Counselor Recommendation
Recommendations must be in a sealed envelope and received in the application packet.
Please print neatly
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Student Last Name
Student First Name
Student ID #
Name of Person Making the Recommendation Title __________________________________________________________________
Position ____________________________________ School/Institution__________________________________________________
Phone_______________________________________________Email Address ___________________________________________
How do you rate this student in terms of: (please check the appropriate box)
No Basis
Below
Average
Average
Good
Very
Good
Excellent
(top10%)
Creativity
Self-motivation
Discipline and Work Habits
Academic Achievement
Interpersonal Skills
Interest in the Arts
Written Expression of ideas
Potential for growth
Ability to follow directions
Respect of others
Maturity Level
How long have you known this student and in what context?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
What are the first words that come to mind when describing this student?
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Additional Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for taking the time to provide this recommendation.