Raider Engineering Academic Leadership Apply NOW – Space is limited Guidance Department: Please attach an official copy of the student transcript and a copy of their standardized test scores from 7th and 8th grade. All completed applications should be mailed to: W.J. Keenan High School, Attn: Project REAL, 361 Pisgah Church Rd. Columbia, SC 29203 Incomplete applications will not be processed.
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W.J. Keenan High School, Attn: Project REAL, 361 Pisgah Church Rd. Columbia, SC 29203 803-714-2496
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Student Information Sheet Please complete the following questions with complete sentences. You may print or type your responses on a separate sheet of paper. Student Name:___________________________________________________
What is the name of the last book you read? If the book is fiction, how did you relate to the main character? If nonfiction, what did you learn from reading the book? __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please describe your interest and any activities that you enjoy outside of school. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________
How would your teachers describe you as a student? __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Why do you want to apply to become a member of Project REAL? Please describe what you will add to the program. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ W.J. Keenan High School, Attn: Project REAL, 361 Pisgah Church Rd. Columbia, SC 29203 803-714-2496
Teacher Recommendation (To be completed by Science or English Teacher) The following student is applying for admission to the REAL (Raider Engineering and Academic Leadership) Program at W.J. Keenan High School:____________________________________________________ Applicant’s Name (Please Print)
REAL Program students will complete a rigorous curriculum based on high standards with the expectation that all students will achieve at high levels in math and science. A direct partnership with The University of South Carolina will widen course offerings, to include PLTW (Project Lead the Way) pre-engineering courses. Students receiving the special diploma will have opportunities to participate in the most challenging high school courses, and they will be encouraged to take college level courses during their high school career. Best in Years (top2%)
Excellent (top 10%)
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Not able to Rate
Academic Achievement Writing Organizational Skills Potential Imagination/Creativity Responsibility Persistence Self-confidence Leadership Character I recommend this student: __with reservation __fairly strongly __strongly __enthusiastically We welcome any additional information that will assist in differentiating this student from others.
________________________ Printed name
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W.J. Keenan High School, Attn: Project REAL, 361 Pisgah Church Rd. Columbia, SC 29203 803-714-2496
Teacher Recommendation (To be completed by Math Teacher) The following student is applying for admission to the REAL (Raider Engineering and Academic Leadership) Program at W.J. Keenan High School:____________________________________________________ Applicant’s Name (Please Print)
REAL Program students will complete a rigorous curriculum based on high standards with the expectation that all students will achieve at high levels in math and science. A direct partnership with The University of South Carolina will widen course offerings, to include PLTW (Project Lead the Way) pre-engineering courses. Students receiving the special diploma will have opportunities to participate in the most challenging high school courses, and they will be encouraged to take college level courses during their high school career. Best in Years (top2%)
Excellent (top 10%)
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Not able to Rate
Academic Achievement Writing Organizational Skills Potential Imagination/Creativity Responsibility Persistence Self-confidence Leadership Character I recommend this student: __with reservation __fairly strongly __strongly __enthusiastically We welcome any additional information that will assist in differentiating this student from others.
________________________ Printed name
_____________ Date
_____________________________________________ Email address
______________________________ Signature
______________________________________ Phone Number
W.J. Keenan High School, Attn: Project REAL, 361 Pisgah Church Rd. Columbia, SC 29203 803-714-2496
Student Essay Please write or type an essay that will convey a vivid response to the following; In order to solve your school’s recent litter problem, your principal asked students to take better care of the campus, but the litter problem continued. Your principal’s reaction is to cancel all extracurricular activities until the problem is resolved. How would you design a solution that would change his reaction? Use specific examples to support your approach to a solution. ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ W.J. Keenan High School, Attn: Project REAL, 361 Pisgah Church Rd. Columbia, SC 29203 803-714-2496
