Mandeville Junior High
Gateway To Technology 1 (GTT 1) Course Application for Current 6th
Applying for the 2016-2017 School Year
STUDENTS complete this form.
*Since MJH strives to give students their first choice in electives, a student should only complete the GTT 1 application if GTT 1 is listed as choice 1 on the elective sheet. Students indicating GTT 1 as choice 2 or 3 should not complete this application.
Student Name (First) ______(Middle) ______(Last) ______
Current Grade Level 6th
Current School______
Please list the teachers to whom you gave the Teacher Input Form to complete: ______
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Dear GTT 1 Applicant,
Gateway To Technology 1 (GTT 1) is a middle school/junior high course designed to provide an introduction to the world of engineering through the use of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Students receive career readiness and real world, hands-on learning experiences through the use of CAD (Computer Aided Design) software, robotics, and other vital introductory engineering skills. Critical thinking and problem solving skills are essential as students create ideas in a collaborative and cooperative way.
In order to be eligible for GTT 1, students must have:
1. Must complete and return this application by the deadline, including signatures
2. Must complete the student section of the teacher input forms and give a copy to all your current core content teachers (math, ELA, science, social studies), one form per teacher
The eight question application:
1. May be typed or handwritten
2. May have additional pages attached
3. Should have your name on this cover sheet only. Do NOT put your name on the other pages.
4. Should be stapled
5. Should be returned to your school WITH your elective form (applications will be sent to the junior high by the middle school)
6. Should be signed by the student and guardian below
Students will be scored on the ability to correctly follow instructions, teacher input forms, and answers to the questions on the application. Grades and standardized test scores may also be considered.
All applications will be evaluated by MJH personnel. Once a student is enrolled in this class, he or she is expected to remain in the class for the entire year.
Please sign below indicating the student’s desire to apply for this class and parental permission has been given for the application process.
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Student Signature Guardian Signature Guardian Best Contact Number
APPLICATION FOR GTT 1
This application is to be completed by the student. Parents do not complete this form for the student.
1. Why are you interested in GTT 1?
2. What does “engineering” mean to you?
3. What is your best attribute in relation to school? Why?
4. Explain how you feel about working with partners in class, teaching others how to do something, and presenting information to a class.
5. Most GTT 1 activities are worked in student pairs. Explain how you would manage to work through an issue where you and your partner are in a disagreement.
6. What one specific topic in the Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) curriculum is your favorite? Why?
7. Why should you be selected for this class?
8. Indicate, with a checkmark, how much knowledge you feel you have on each of the following technological components. (Indicating “No Experience” will NOT eliminate you from the class.)
Tech Component / No Experience / Some Experience / Regular UseInternet Research
Excel Software
Autodesk Inventor Software
ROBOTC Software
Word Software
Power Point Software
List other software you have used in the past
9. Is there any other information you would like to share with the teacher about yourself that was not included in the application? If so, please share it here.
Candidate for Gateway to Technology 1 (GTT 1) Teacher Input Form
The Student (not the teacher) Completes this Section. Please Print or Type. 6th grader applying for GTT 1
Student Name (First) ______(Middle) ______(Last) ______
Teacher Name______
Subject(s) Taught to you: Science Math English Social Studies Other______
Reminder: You are required to submit a copy to all your core subject area teachers.
Dear Teacher: The above mentioned student is applying for Mandeville Junior High’s Gateway To Technology 1 (GTT 1) course designed to provide an introduction to the world of engineering through the use of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Students receive career readiness and real world, hands-on learning experiences through the use of CAD (Computer Aided Design) software, robotics, and other vital introductory engineering skills. Critical thinking and problem solving skills are essential as students create ideas in a collaborative and cooperative way.
Your answers to the following statements can help determine if this course would be a good fit for the applicant named above. Please be honest with your responses. Return the responses with the student’s application and his/her junior high elective form. Students should not be given the completed forms and will not see the responses. Information on this form will not be shared with the students or their parents. Thank you for your time.
1. GTT often has no single answer to a given situation. This student is creative in attacking situations.
(weak) 1 2 3 4 5 (strong)
2. GTT requires dealing with sensitive and fragile materials like motors, wires, switches, etc. This student is trustworthy when working with supplies.
(weak) 1 2 3 4 5 (strong)
3. GTT often requires cooperative groups/pairs to complete a design. This student works well with others in a group
a. As a leader (weak) 1 2 3 4 5 (strong)
b. As a team player (weak) 1 2 3 4 5 (strong)
4. GTT requires students to complete projects from small pamphlets to larger Power Points to larger full-scale design, modeling, and prototyping. This student can effectively
a. Research (weak) 1 2 3 4 5 (strong)
b. Present orally (weak) 1 2 3 4 5 (strong)
c. Present written work (weak) 1 2 3 4 5 (strong)
d. Follow directions (weak) 1 2 3 4 5 (strong)
5. GTT requires students to work cooperatively with others, often without the teacher’s direct instruction as she helps other groups. This student can be trusted to continue on a task, use materials properly, and treat others properly in situations such as this.
(weak) 1 2 3 4 5 (strong)
6. GTT is a STEM course where all STEM components are incorporated. This students has
a. Love of science (weak) 1 2 3 4 5 (strong)
b. Mathematical aptitude (weak) 1 2 3 4 5 (strong)
c. Organization (weak) 1 2 3 4 5 (strong)
d. Excellent attendance (weak) 1 2 3 4 5 (strong)
7. I feel GTT would benefit this student and s/he will be able to keep pace with the rest of the class.
(disagree) 1 2 3 4 5 (agree)
Please feel free to add other comments below or on the back of this page.
Please answer each question to the best of your ability based on your experience with this student.
Teacher Signature______