University of Georgia-TS-High School Application Form
  • Educational Talent Search

    High School Application
    • Student Information 
    • School*
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    • Gender*
    • Ethnic Origin*
    • U.S. Citizen*
    • Free/Reduced lunch participant?*
    • Are you on social media?

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    • Parental Information 
    • You Must Complete All Information Below to Have Your Application Processed
      This information is strictly confidential and only for office use and funding purposes only

    • Student lives with: (check one)*

    • Select your family’s yearly gross income*
    • Income Breakdown (If none, just enter 0)

    • Did either Parent GRADUATE from a four year college? *
    • I affirm that the information provided is complete and correct. Any deliberate falsification or omission of data supplied may result in denial of placement or dismissal from the Educational Talent Search Program.

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    • Authorization 
    • Authorization
      for
      Release of Student’s Records, Information and
      Permission to Photograph/Video Student

      Privacy Act
      In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, I understand that all information concerning my child and me is confidential and will not be revealed to anyone except Educational Talent Search Program Personnel.

      I, {parentName95} Parent/Legal Guardian of ,(Please Print) (Please Print) authorize the Superintendent of Schools or her/his Designee(s) to release all records listed below to the following Agency and its Designee(s):


      Records:
      Attendance Data
      Psychological Education Reports Testing Data
      Health Records
      Grade Transcripts/Progress Reports Special Education Placement Data Student Clearinghouse
      Social Security Numbers


      University of Georgia TRIO Educational Talent Search 243 Milledge Hall Athens, Georgia 30602-1550
      (706) 542-7640 (Telephone)
      (706) 583-8246 (Fax)


      Student Schedules
      I further authorize the release of all information regarding my child’s educational, physical and social adjustments in school, as long as s/he participates in the Educational Talent Search Program.

      I also understand that prior to transfer, I may review and have all/any part of these records properly interpreted by making such request of the Principal or appropriate Board of Education Personnel.

    • Permission to Photograph/Video Student: I agree to allow ETS and its constituents to photograph or digitally record my child for use in publication.*
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    • High School Contract 
    • University of Georgia

      High School Contract

      As a student in the University of Georgia’s Educational Talent Search Project and as a major objective of ETS is to assist me with successful completion of secondary school and postsecondary planning/placement, I agree to:

      1. Follow my Individual Development (IDP)
      2. Give my ETS Program Specialist all mid-term/nine weeks report cards and transcripts.
      3. Discuss my changes in my academic plan with my parent (s) and ETS Program Coordinator.
      4. Participate in career/educational activities, tours and workshops.
      5. Discuss my career aspirations and postsecondary plans with my parent(s).
      6. Register and take the ACT/SAT as recommended by my Program Specialist.
      7. Research at least three (3) postsecondary institutions by completion of the eleventh (11th) grade.
      8. As the parent(s) of an ETS student, I agree to participate in and support ETS and parents activities including chaperoning field trips, parent orientations as well as Parent Advisory Board meet

      NOTE: If a student is to fully gain from the services offered by ETS, it is imperative that he/she attends counseling and academic sessions, school workshops, in addition to cultural /educational tours. All services offered by ETS are contingent upon one another. Failure to fulfill contract agreement could result in termination from ETS.

    • Parent Association  
    • University of Georgia Educational Talent Search Parent Association

      Parent/Guardian participation is critical to student success. As a member of our Parent Association, your assistance will help strengthen our program. If you are interested in serving please complete the following.

    • Preferred method of contact (please select):
    • Are you interested in leadership role in Association (please select):
    • Needs Assessment  
    • 1) Do you have any special needs?*
    • 2) Have you or are you repeating a grade?*
    • 3) Have you ever considered dropping out of school?*
    • 4) Do you need enrichment/tutoring in any subject?*
    • 5) Do you need to develop/improve your study skills?*
    • 6) How many years of postsecondary education do you plan to complete?*
    • 7) Are you knowledgeable of the classes that should be taken to prepare for college?*
    • 8) Are you currently enrolled in college preparatory classes?*
    • 9) Do you know the procedure (s) for admission to a postsecondary institution?*
    • 10) Have you contacted any college(s) for admission information?*
    • 11) Have you begun academic preparation for the PSAT, ACT or SAT?*
    • 12) Will you need a college application, ACT or SAT fee waiver?*
    • 13) Are you aware of financial aid programs that will assist in paying college tuition fees?*
    • 14) Will you need assistance applying for financial aid or scholarships?*
    • 16) Do you know the college major that will prepare you for this career?*
    • 17) Do you participate in extracurricular school activities?*
    • 18) Are you or any member of your family participating in ETS or Upward Bound?*
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