Distinguished Scholar Forms & Documents
Carmenita Middle School
Distinguished Scholars Program Information
2015-2016
Mission:
The focus of Carmenita Middle School’s Distinguished Scholars program is to accelerate learning for students who strive for excellence in a specific subject area.
A Distinguished Scholar is a student who is:
- Passionate about a subject area
- Willing to go above and beyond in a specific subject area
- Dedicated to excellence
- Committed to school and/or community service
- A positive role model for other students
Distinguished Scholar Requirements:
- Application completed by the student in a specific subject area
- Teacher recommendation form completed by two teachers. The current teacher of the subject area for which a student is applying is not to complete the form.
- Accepted through a screening process by the individual department in which the student is applying
- Complete “above and beyond” Distinguished Scholar assignments as designated by individual departments
- Demonstrate behaviors that are a positive role model for other students in the subject area(s) for which they have been designated as a Distinguished Scholar. (Maintain satisfactory citizenship in all classes)
Distinguished Scholar Benefits
- Accelerated academic opportunities in specific subject areas
- Development of speaking and presentation skills
- Special awards and recognition during Green and Gold Awards Night and the promotion ceremony.
- Special learning opportunities (field trips etc.)
- Prepare for rigorous high school curriculum
Distinguished Scholar Dates:
- Applications are available for students September 23 (Wed)
- Lunch time overview with Students September 21 (Mon)
- Overview with Parents September 16 (Back to School Night - Wed)
- Student applications due October 7 (Wed)
- Application reviewed by departments beginning October 8 (Thu)
- Departments read applications October 9 (Fri) during department meeting
- Selection information sent to the principal October 19 (Mon)
- Congratulations certificates/letters out by Week of Oct 26
- DS Assignments begin November 2 (Mon)
Exiting Students from DS Program:
- Students have dropped below the department’s stipulation of DS requirements
- Students who have not maintained a satisfactory citizenship grade for all classes.
- Parent Contact made by the teacher
- Parent conference held and deadlines given
- Exit conference with teacher, student, parent, and the principal