Recruitment Reference Sheet for Cadets

Sponsor: Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA)

Requirements for enrollment:

· B-average (3.0) or better in college-bound courses on a 4.0 GPA scale

· Positive recommendations from five (5) teachers

· Essay addressing “Why I want to Become a Teacher Cadet” or “How a Teacher Has Had a Positive Influence on Me”

· Completed application form

· Interview, if deemed necessary

The following are considered when applications are being reviewed:

§ All forms returned promptly

§ All forms returned complete and correct?

§ Applicant’s content, grammar, and writing skills above average?

Section of the Experiencing Education curriculum:

· Experiencing Learning: Awareness and Reflection, Styles and Needs, Growth and Development

· Experiencing the Profession: History and Trends, Structure and Government, Certification and Employment

· Experiencing the Classroom: Observation and Preparation, Application and Instruction, Analysis and Reflection

Nature of the course: creative and authentic application, hands-on, product rather than test-oriented, community service, contract work, cooperative learning, reading and writing on a college level, class discussion, practice teaching, real-world based, self reflection

Benefits of course:

· Honors level course

· College credit (in most cases)

· Information about scholarships, especially for future teachers

· Information about psychology, parenting, and instructional strategies

· Voice/Choice in course work

· Field trips/Observations

· Career exploration opportunities

· Jobs offered (e.g. day care program, tutoring, babysitting)

· Prestige of being Teacher Cadet (in school and on college and scholarship applications)

· Working with some of the finest students in the high school

Teacher Cadet Program Application

Application, Essay, Teacher Recommendation Form

Application Instructions

Please complete the form below and return it to Mrs. Greenleaf at So. Charleston High School by June 3, 2009.

You will not be considered for admission into the Teacher Cadet Program until at least five (5) teacher recommendations and essay have been received.

First Name / Middle Name / Last Name

Mailing address ______

______

City State Zip Phone Numbers(s)

Parent(s)/Guardian(s’) Names(s)

E-Mail ______

Number of school days absent last year ______G.P.A. ______

Honors courses you have taken:

______

Courses (other than the Teacher Cadet class) you plan to take next year:

______

References (List five teachers to whom you gave reference forms.)

______

Teacher Recommendation for the Teacher Cadet Program

Student’s Name ______

The student listed above is interested in participating in the Teacher Cadet program. Because she/he will be actively involved in classrooms of local schools, your feedback is important. Please return this form to Mrs. Greenleaf in Room 153 or mail it to So. Charleston High School, One Eagle Way, So. Charleston, WV 25309. All responses will be kept confidential.

Using a scale of 1 (weakest) to 5 (best), please rate the student in the following areas. You may select “DK” if you don’t know how to respond to a category.

Category / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / DK
1. Professional appearance
2. Poise
3. Sensitivity to others
4. Leadership skills
5. Dependability/commitment
6. Integrity
7. Ability to accept constructive criticism
8. Ability to work in groups
9. Creativity
10. Intelligence
11. Academic achievement
12. Communication/grammar/writing skills
13. Motivation
14. Potential as an educator
15. Attendance

Your Name ______

How long have you known the student? ______

Your input is appreciated. Thank you.

Please return completed application to:

Mrs. Marlene Greenleaf

Teacher Cadet Instructor

So. Charleston High School

One Eagle Way

So. Charleston, WV 25309

Teacher Recommendation for the Teacher Cadet Program

Student’s Name ______

Using a scale of 1 (weakest) to 5 (best), please rate the student in the following areas. You may select “DK” if you don’t know how to respond to a category.

Your Name ______

How long have you known the student? ______

Your input is appreciated. Thank you.

Please return completed application to:

Mrs. Marlene Greenleaf

Teacher Cadet Instructor

So. Charleston High School

One Eagle Way

So. Charleston, WV 25309

Teacher Recommendation for the Teacher Cadet Program

Student’s Name ______

Using a scale of 1 (weakest) to 5 (best), please rate the student in the following areas. You may select “DK” if you don’t know how to respond to a category.

Your Name ______

How long have you known the student? ______

Your input is appreciated. Thank you.

Please return completed application to:

Mrs. Marlene Greenleaf

Teacher Cadet Instructor

So. Charleston High School

One Eagle Way

So. Charleston, WV 25309

Teacher Recommendation for the Teacher Cadet Program

Student’s Name ______

Using a scale of 1 (weakest) to 5 (best), please rate the student in the following areas. You may select “DK” if you don’t know how to respond to a category.

Your Name ______

How long have you known the student? ______

Your input is appreciated. Thank you.

Please return completed application to:

Mrs. Marlene Greenleaf

Teacher Cadet Instructor

So. Charleston High School

One Eagle Way

So. Charleston, WV 25309

Teacher Recommendation for the Teacher Cadet Program

Student’s Name ______

Using a scale of 1 (weakest) to 5 (best), please rate the student in the following areas. You may select “DK” if you don’t know how to respond to a category.

Your Name ______

How long have you known the student? ______

Your input is appreciated. Thank you.

Please return completed application to:

Mrs. Marlene Greenleaf

Teacher Cadet Instructor

So. Charleston High School

One Eagle Way

So. Charleston, WV 25309

Essay

Choose one of the following questions to answer in essay form. You may write or type your answer in the space below:

1. Tell me about a teacher who has had a positive influence on you.

2. Why are you interested in participating in the Teacher Cadet Program?

3. Why I Want to Become a Teacher Cadet?