FCHS Humanities Academy Application 9th grade Cohort
The FCHS Humanities Academy offers a rigorous course track that cultivates students with a strong sense of global awareness who are empathetic and intelligent citizens of the world.

Students who are considering enrolling in the Humanities Academy should not only anticipate a challenging academic atmosphere, but a rich extracurricular and co-curricular experience that will require the ability to balance a weighty work load both during and after school.

The Humanities Academy will provide the critical thinking skills for the following fields: journalism, education, law, writing (fiction or industry related), psychology, politics, advertising/ marketing, business administration, economics and entrepreneurship.

Once admitted into the Humanities Academy, students are expected to remain within their scheduled classes for the duration of the year and regularly participate in service activities.

A tremendous part of the Humanities Academy is the commitment to Advanced Placement courses. These are college-level classes that offer curricula comparable to those of college freshmen. Students must be prepared to devote the necessary energy to consistently achieve and maintain a B average or higher in the aforementioned courses. Course descriptions and course requirements are outlined on the College Board website.

By submitting this application for the Humanities Academy, I understand that all statements of support are confidential and all rights to access the statements are waived by both the student and parents.

Please note that this is a competitive application process, much like a college admission application.

If you have any questions about this application please contact Antonia Alberga-Parisi at Antonia Alberga-parisi
Student Information:
Name:    
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Date of Birth:
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Student ID:
Preferred Email:  (not school email address)
Preferred Phone No:
Home Address:
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Parent/Guardian Information:
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Email Address:
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School Information:
Currently enrolled at:
What is your districted high school?
ELA Course: Social Studies Course:
ELA Teacher: Social Studies Teacher:
ELA Grade: Social Studies Grade:
 Work habits will be a key component to a student’s success. Please choose the statement that best describes you.
Always completes homework/class work on time with a 94 or better average. Completes homework accurately all the time. Work is always complete, neat and on time. Always willing to ask questions when needed.
Consistently completes homework/class work on time with an 85-94 average. Completes homework accurately most of the time. Always willing to ask questions when needed.
Usually completes homework/class work on time with an 80-84 average. Sometimes willing to ask questions when needed.
Sometimes completes homework/class work on time with a lower than 80 average. Never willing to ask questions when needed.
Other: 
 Organization habits will be a key component to a student’s success. Please choose the statement that best describes you.
Always keeps a notebook where notes, homework and returned assignments are kept in an orderly manner. Can always put their finger on any assignment you request.
Is somewhat able to keep a notebook where notes, homework and returned assignments are kept in an orderly manner. Can usually find everything with a few exceptions.
Isn’t really able to keep a notebook where notes, homework and returned assignments are kept in an orderly manner, but is sometimes able to find work. Is likely to use textbook as storage.
Does not keep track of notes, homework and returned assignments. Frequently is unable to find work.
Other: 
Working in a collaborative environment will be a key component to a student’s success. Please choose the statement that best describes you.
Excels working in groups; communicates with partners and always completes his/her part.
Works well collaboratively with others and makes contributions.
Would prefer not to work in groups; work is sometimes completed by others.
Does not enjoy working collaboratively in groups; rarely communicates or contributes.
Other: 
Speaking and presenting will be key components to a student's success in the Humanities Academy.
 Please choose the statement that best describes your speaking and presentation skills.
Is very comfortable speaking in front of others and presenting in front of a group.
Is somewhat comfortable speaking in front of others and presenting in front of a group.
Is not comfortable speaking in front of others and presenting in front of a group.
Other: 
Short Answer Section:
 (some of these questions require a written response. Please keep your responses clear and concise.)
Briefly describe two interesting things about yourself. (300 character max)
Scenario: You are a freshman in Introduction to Advanced Humanities 1. You receive your unit 2 test back and see that you earned a 72%. In your experience in the past, you have never earned less than a 90%. What does this grade indicate about your potential for success in the Humanities Academy? Explain your answer. (300 character max)
Please describe the greatest "life lesson" learning experience you have had so far as an individual. (300 character max)
With great intelligence comes great responsibility. What do you feel would be your personal responsibility as part of the Humanities Academy and as a future productive American Citizen? (300 character max)
All of our applicants are intelligent, distinguished in performance, highly motivated, analytical, adaptable and curious. Choose 5 different adjectives to illustrate why you are more suited to the Humanities Academy, when compared to the hundreds of other applicants. (300 character max)
Teacher Recommendation:
We want to learn a little more about you. Please ask a teacher who knows you well to fill out the recommendation form that will be sent to him/her after you submit your application. Please enter the teacher's information below:
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Video Essay Link: Please copy your YouTube link here.
Make sure the privacy setting on your video is “Unlisted.” This is crucial to the accurate judging of your video. You will find directions to the video in the following link: Video Instructions
Application Certification:
I authorize Forsyth County Schools to release information related to my child’s academic and attendance records to the Humanities Academy Coordinator, and I agree that Forsyth County Schools and its agents will be absolved of any responsibility in connection with such a release.
I certify that the facts contained in this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and understand that, if selected for this program, falsified statements may be grounds for removal. I authorize investigation of all statements contained herein, the references listed in this application, and release all parties from liability for any damage that may result from furnishing the same to the Humanities Academy Coordinator.
If I am accepted into the Humanities Academy, I will:
- commit to participate for the entire school year.
- take advantage of every opportunity to improve my knowledge, skills and efficiency in the classroom.

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