ACADEMIES OF BIG SKY HIGH SCHOOL
Media & Business Academy Health Science Academy
MBA: Media, Marketing & Business Academy
HSA: Health Science Academy
ACADEMY COMMITMENTS:
I UNDERSTAND I am committing to an academy at Big Sky for 1 full year.
I UNDERSTAND Standards Based Grading will be used to determine my grades.
I UNDERSTAND I will participate in Student Led Conferences at least once per year.
I UNDERSTAND I will receive an academy shirt that must be worn as required.
I UNDERSTAND I will have to pay $30 to replace my shirt if lost or unwearable.
I UNDERSTAND there is a process to leave the academy if I wish to leave.
I UNDERSTAND I can be removed from the academy if I don’t maintain grades, attendance, and appropriate behavior.
Why are you interested in joining an academy at Big Sky? Please check all that apply.
_____ I want to belong to a smaller learning community.
_____ I am interested in a health related field.
_____ I am interested in business, media, Hospitality, or marketing field.
_____ I would like “hands on” experiences.
_____ I would like Job Shadow opportunities.
_____ I would like Internship opportunities.
_____ I would like Community Service opportunities.
_____ I enjoy Project Based Learning.
_____ I would like to participate in “Ed-Ventures.”
_____ I would like Leadership Opportunities.
_____ Other:
Please IdentIfy at least one reference (teacher, counselor, etc.) from your school and ask them to comPlete the back of thIs form. RefeRence’s name: ________________________ RefeRence’s Position at school: __________________________
If we were to ask you what you wanted to be after high school, what would you say?
If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Keintz, Academies Coordinator, @ (406) 728-2400 x8640, jkeintz@mcpsmt.org or Principal Jennifer Courtney at x8026, jccourtney@mcpsmt.org.
Parent/Guardian
Please return this form to your school counselor or Jennifer Courtney at Big Sky High School, 3100 South Avenue West, Missoula, MT
STUDENT NAME PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME HOME ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP STUDENT EMAIL PARENT/GUARDIAN EMAIL CURRENT SCHOOL ACADEMY OF CHOICE (PLACE 1 OR 2 NEXT TO THE ACADEMY OF CHOICE)
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ACADEMY
BIGSKY HI G H
FOLLOW YOUR PASSIONS COLLEGEAND CAREERPATHWAYS A C ADEMIESOF BIG SKY HIGHSCHO O L
STUDENT APPLICATION
BUSINESS
ACADEMIES OF BIGSKY
SCHOOL
Student Initials Parent/ Guardian Initials
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HEALTHAND PUBLICSERVICE
ACADEMIES OF BIGSKY
Name ___________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature __________________________
Student
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Student Name __________________________________
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Academy Reference Form
Student Name: __________________________
Reference Name:________________________
Position/Title:_______________________
Please evaluate the student according to the following criteria, offering additional comments where appropriate:
1 = Unsatisfactory Does not meet expectations
2 = Below Average Meets some expectations but needs improvement
3 = Satisfactory Meets expectations, but does not exceed them
4 = Very Good Exhibits above average performance
5 = Exceptional Exhibits superior performance
6 = Not Applicable
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Productivity: Student completes assignments in a timely manner, performs high quality work that is accurate and thorough, and manages time effectively.
Punctuality: Student is responsible, dependable, punctual, has good attendance, and notifies the supervisor if s/he will be late or unable to work.
Attitude Toward Work: Student is enthusiastic, interested, diligent, courteous, and willing to work at difficult or disagreeable tasks.
Communications Skills: Student expresses thoughts clearly and is professional in dealing with both co-workers and the public.
Initiative: Student asks for work if not assigned and is able to work independently
Creativity: Student is innovative, accomplishes tasks in creative ways, and offers suggestions for new or better methods of operation.
Relationships with Others: Student is tactful, diplomatic, and maintains good working relationships with co-workers, supervisor, faculty, and staff.
Overall Contribution: Student contributes overall to improving the office/department.
Additional Comments:
Please identify some of the student’s strengths or weaknesses and why you think they would be a good fit for Big Sky’s Health Science Academy. _____________________________
Reference Signature Date
