Frisco High School ISM 1 Application

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Students who wish to be considered for acceptance into the Independent Study and Mentorship (ISM) Program at Frisco High School must complete this application in its entirety. In addition, each applicant must email the teacher recomendation request link to all of their 1st semester teachers prior to the deadline listed on the website: http://www.friscoism.org/apply-here

Applications that contain inaccurate information or are incomplete will not be considered. There is a required essay you will need to complete prior to beginning the application. If you have any questions, please email Coach Goff at goffk@friscoisd.org.

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Student Essay:

Before beginning the application, you will need to compose an essay that addresses each of the following questions/topics. Use proper organization and conventions and answer ALL components.

DO NOT simply type answers to the below questions in the order that they are asked. Demonstrate the ability to craft a thoughtful, well-organized, and coherent essay that meets all requirements.

Explain why you would like to be part of the ISM program in Frisco ISD.
How did you become interested in your topic/area of interest?
What are you hoping to learn about your topic while in ISM? (Be specific.)
What specific experiences and opportunities do you desire to have in ISM?
Provide an example of how you have faced adversity and how you handled the situation.
Choose three of the core values of the Frisco ISD Independent Study and Mentorship Program and explain what they mean to you:
Perseverance, Integrity, Citizenship, Initiative, Professionalism & Excellence

There will be a text box at the end of the application where you will copy and paste your entire essay before submitting the application.

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Student I.D.* This field is required.

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Name:* This field is required.

Last Name

First Name

Middle Initial

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Mobile Phone Number:* This field is required.

Area Code

Phone Number

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School E-mail Address:* This field is required.

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Personal E-mail Address:* This field is required.

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Current Grade Level* This field is required.

10th

11th

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What is your current weighted GPA?* This field is required.

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Transportation

Transportation is required for participation in the Independent Study and Mentorship (ISM) Program. Students will need to drive themselves to ISM interviews and mentor visits on a consistent, regular basis (approximately one time per week), or the student will need to have a parent available for this regular, consistent transportation. No exceptions can be made because students will not be able to complete assignments, thereby earning course credit, without transportation. Students who cannot meet the transportation requirement will not be accepted into the program.

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I have read the previous statement and understand that I must provide my own transportation for ISM.* This field is required.

YESNO

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Will you have transportation for the upcoming school year?.* This field is required.

YESNO

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Since you answered, "NO" to the previous question, you are not eligible to apply for the ISM program and, therefore, should not continue completing this application.

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What will be your means of transportation for the upcoming school year?* This field is required.

I will have my license and drive my own car.

I will have my license and drive a family car.

A family member will drive me to and from ISM appointments.

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Since you answered, "A family member will drive me to and from ISM appointments", you will need to have that family member send me an email confirming that he/she will be available to provide consistent transportation for you. My email is goffk@friscoisd.org. Your application will be incomplete if this email is not received prior to the application deadline.

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What area of study are you most interested in for your independent study? Be as specific as possible* This field is required.

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How did you become interested in your topic, and why do you want to pursue it as a career option?* This field is required.

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If you plan to study a health or medical-related topic you will be required to have the Covid-19 vaccine including the booster, updated immunizations, a current TB test, a current flu vaccine, a drug screen, a background check, and HIPAA training. (Additional requirements may be necessary for certain clinics/hospitals).

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I have read the previous statement and understand that I must complete all of the requirements listed in order to study a health or medical related topic in ISM.

YESNO

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List the classes that you will take next year. Designate the classes that are Pre-AP/AP. (Make sure you include ISM on your schedule for next year.)* This field is required.

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List extra-curricular activities in which you will participate next year.* This field is required.

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Do you plan to have a part-time job next year?* This field is required.

YES

NO

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If yes, how many hours per week will you work?

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List 5 words or short phrases that best describe you.* This field is required.

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For each of the following social media accounts you have, please type your username:* This field is required.Put N/A for the accounts you do not have.

Twitter

Snapchat

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

TikTok /Other

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How many FULL days have you been absent this school year (include excused and unexcused absences)?* This field is required.

(This information can be found in HAC)

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If you have 5 or more absences this school year, please explain.

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How many tardies do you have for this school year?* This field is required.

(This information can be found in HAC)

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As a high school student, have you ever been placed in ISS, OSS, or DAEP (SOC for disciplinary reasons)?* This field is required.

YES

NO

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If you answered YES, please list the number of days spent in ISS, OSS, or DAEP and provide an explanation for each disciplinary incident.

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As a high school student, have you ever received an office referral or been assigned to Thursday Night Live, Saturday School or Detention?* This field is required.

YES

NO

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If you answered YES, please list the number of times you have received an office referral and/or been assigned TNL, Saturday School, or Detention and provide an explanation for each incident.

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Copy and paste your entire essay into the text box below.* This field is required.(Please check to ensure your entire essay is included below.)

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Honesty Statement & Acknowledgement:

By electronically signing below:

I attest that all of the information in this application is factually true and honestly presented and I am the person who has completed this application, and written the essay.
I understand that the ISM application process includes teacher recommendations based on my classroom performance, work ethic, academic integrity, and trustworthiness.

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Type your first and last name in the box below:* This field is required.

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