2024-25 ISM Application

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To take the Independent Study and Mentorship (ISM) class at Frisco High School, students must complete this application and submit teacher recommendations. Qualified students will be invited to an interview, and the students for next year’s class will be selected after those interviews. If you have any questions, please email Mr. Green at greenje@friscoisd.org.

Name

First NameMiddle NameLast Name

Student I.D.

Month

Day

Year

Mobile Phone Number

Other Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.

E-mail Address -- School Address

example@example.com

Email Address -- Personal Address

example@example.com

Current Grade Level

10th11th

What is your current class rank?

What is your current weighted GPA?

Have you ever been in a GT program?

YESNO

Transportation

Transportation is required to participate in ISM. Students will need to drive themselves to ISM interviews and mentor visits on a consistent, regular basis (approximately one time per week), or a parent will need to be available for this regular, consistent transportation. No exceptions. Students will not be able to complete assignments without transportation and will not be able to earn credit for this course. Students who cannot meet the transportation requirement will not be accepted into ISM.

I have read the above statement and understand that I must provide my own transportation for ISM. Sign electronically by typing your first and last name in the box below

Will you have transportation for the upcoming school year?

YESNO

What will be your means of transportation for the upcoming school year?

I will have my license and drive my own car.I will have my license and drive a family car.A parent will drive me to and from ISM appointments.Other

General Questions and Information

What area of study are you most interested in for your independent study? Be as specific as possible

How did you become interested in your topic, and why do you want to pursue it as a career option?

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

List the classes that you took in the 1st semester of this school year. Designate the classes that are Pre-AP/AP. Please include the class name and the teacher's name. Please also list early dismissal or late arrival.

List extra-curricular activities in which you will participate next year.

Do you plan to have a part-time job next year?

YESNO

List 5 words or short phrases that best describe you.

On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your work ethic?

Which of the following social media accounts do you have? Check all that apply

Attendance and Discipline

Regular attendance is essential to success in the ISM class. If there is any reason that you might not be able to attend the classes regularly, please explain below.

How many FULL days have you been absent this school year (not including school-approved absences)?

How many tardies do you have for this school year?

As a high school student, have you ever been placed in ISS, OSS, or DAEP (SOC for disciplinary reasons)?

YESNO

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

YESNO

Student Essay

Compose an essay that addresses each of the following for ISM 1:

Why would you like to be part of the ISM program?
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 3 of the core values of FHS and explain what they mean to you.Those core values are
- Service.
- Perseverance.
- Intellectual Curiosity.
- Relationships.
- Integrity.
- Tradition.

For ISM 2 applicants, please answer the following questions, instead of the previous questions:

Do I plan to work with the same mentor/same topic next year? If my topic/area will change, what will it be next year?
What will I do differently next year? How will I expand on what I have learned?

Save your essay as a PDF and upload it below. If you are not able to upload your essay, please email the link to your essay to greenje@friscoisd.org. Don't forget to change your privacy settings on the document!

Please upload your essay, as a pdf file, here.

Honesty Statement and Acknowledgement

By typing my name below, I am electronically signing this application:

The information in this application is true, and no material information has been omitted.
I am the person who has completed this application and written the essay.
I have or will request teacher recommendations from all my teachers from the 1st semester. Their recommendations will be based on my classroom performance, work ethic, academic integrity, and trustworthiness.

Type your first and last name in the box below to electronically sign this application.

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