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  • PAC Talent Search- South San Antonio & Somerset HS

    Student Application

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  • Date of Birth*
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  • Sex:*
  • School currently attending:*
  • Current Grade:
  • What T-shirt size do you prefer:
  • What is the best way to reach you: Call, Text, Email*
  • Rows
  • What High School academic track are you pursuing?*
  • (Optional) Are you experiencing an extenuating situation?
  • Do you receive free or reduced lunch?*

  • You must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident to participate in the TRIO Talent Search Program- The following questions are required by the Department of Education.

  • Are you a U.S. Citizen?*

  • Ethnic Background (The Department of Education requires this information for statistical purposes.)

  • Are you Hispanic or Latino?*
  • If no, please indicate your race:*
  • Are you in another TRIO program, such as Upward Bound or GearUp?*
  • Who do you live with?*
  • Marital Status of Parent(s):*
  • Primary Language spoken at home:*
  • Highest level of education completed by Parent 1:*
  • Highest level of education completed by Parent 2:*

  • The following section is to assess how we can best support you.

     

    Needs Assessment

     

    *Academic Assistance and Advisement

  • Are you satisfied with your current grades? *
  • Would you be interested in tutoring if it were provided:*
  • Do you prefer in person tutoring or online?*
  • When would you be most likely to attend tutoring? *
  • Do you need help with any of the following? (Check all that apply)

  • College Awareness and Admissions Assistance

  • What are your plans for after high school? (Check any that apply.)*
  • Do you need help with: (Check all that apply)

  • Financial Aid Information and Application Assistance

  • How do you plan to pay for college? (Check any that apply)*
  • Would you like help with: (Check all that apply)

  • Career Awareness and Exploration

  • Would you like to explore: (Check all that apply)

  • Financial Literacy

    Financial literacy means understanding and using skills like budgeting, saving, and managing money.

  • While in our program, what financial topics interest you most? * (Check all that apply)

  • Social Emotional Need

    Social Emotional learning is the process of developing self-awareness, self-control, and communication with those around you.

  • When it comes to your well-being, which topics would you like to learn more about? * (Check all that apply)

  • Student Agreement

    As a TRIO Talent Search participant, I agree to:

    • Meet with my TS Senior Advisor/Director at least 4 times each school year.
    • Communicate with my Advisor if I need help, face challenges, or can’t attend an event.
    • Attend school regularly, avoid behavioral issues, and give my best effort in all classes.
    • Show respect to teachers, staff, advisors, and peers.
    • Participate in workshops (in-person or Zoom with camera on) at least once every two months.
    • Submit progress reports/report cards each semester and transcripts once a year (no judgment, we’re here to help improve your grades).
    • Let TS know if I’m falling behind or considering dropping out.
    • Inform TS of any school changes, address changes, or new phone numbers.

  • In addition, I understand that:

    • Being highly active in the program gives me more chances to attend field trips.
    • PAC TRIO Talent Search is a long-term commitment, and I will have access to resources until I graduate high school.
    • After graduation, PAC TRIO Talent Search will stay in contact for 6 years to collect follow-up data.
    • While it’s not required to go to college or technical school immediately after graduation, it is the program’s expectation.

  • By signing below, I accept the terms and want to be considered for the Palo Alto College’s TRIO Talent Search program- South San and Somerset HS.

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  • Date*
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  • Thank you for finishing your portion of the PAC TRIO Talent Search application! Please have your PARENT or GUARDIAN scan the next QR code or click the link in your email to COMPLETE your application. Incomplete applications will be contacted but not considered until all documentation is summitted. If you need any assistance please contact us at (210) 486-3184 or email Ms. Scheiler at ltijerina26@alamo.edu

    Kindly,

    Ms. Scheiler

    Grant Project Director

    PAC Talent Search -South San Antonio & Somerset 

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