APPLICATION CATEGORIES:
  1. Athletics
  2. Language Arts & Foreign Language
  3. Leadership/Service
  4. Mathematics/Computer Science
  5. Natural Science
  6. Performing Arts
  7. Social Science
  8. Vocational/Technical & Visual Arts



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Excellence in athletics as a two-year varsity athlete.
Demonstration of leadership qualities.
Exhibition of good sportsmanship/positive attitude.
 

Foreign Language & Language Arts

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Foreign Language

Demonstration of proficiency in second-language skills through listening, speaking, reading, writing, and understanding sentence-length speech, and handling a limited number of spoken communicative tasks and situations. 
Demonstration of knowledge of another culture in terms of contemporary life, the arts, geography, history, and literature.
Exhibition of leadership in advancing multicultural awareness and an expressed commitment to promote global understanding through continued study of foreign languages and cultures.

Language Arts

Demonstration of outstanding achievement or potential in the communication areas through the exhibition of written work, oral/audio/video presentations, debate, and portfolios of writing, reading, or viewing which may incorporate the use of current technological tools.


Leadership/Service

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Demonstration of leadership and commitment to service through roles in school or community organizations.
Production of documented participation in local, state, or national civic organizations or participation in service to the community or school.


Mathematics/Computer Science

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Demonstration of achievement in mathematics through innovative problem solving, utilization of technology to enhance problem solving, and application of creative, logical, and analytical thinking.
Participation in peer tutoring, academic competition and mathematics club membership.
Demonstration of outstanding performance in any/all of the following:
- Advanced mathematics classes such as trigonometry, pre-calculus, or calculus.
- Classes where mathematics are applied, such as computerized business courses,    drafting (CAD), or marketing.
- Computer Science.



Natural Science

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Demonstration of a high ability and interest for the natural sciences through problem solving, peer tutoring, performance in science competition.
Production of written examples of experiments conducted to prove theories.


Performing Arts

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The candidate may excel in any of the following disciplines:

Theatre
Expression of individual acting concepts and skills through improvisation, characterization in classical and contemporary production styles.

Participation in the technical/crew area of school or community performances.

Performance of a role in a school or community production.

Instrumental
Demonstration of a developed ability to play with confidence, good posture, excellent tone quality, and proper technique and intonation in both solo and ensemble settings.

Demonstration of composition ability.

Demonstration of knowledge of the musical and cultural characteristics of the major style periods of music.

Dance
Demonstration of a developed ability to dance with confidence, grace, good position, technique and rhythm.

Demonstration of ability to choreograph simple pieces.

Demonstration of knowledge of the musical and cultural characteristics of the major style periods of dance.  

Vocal
Demonstration of a developed ability to sing with excellent pitch, technique and intonation, and with the correct notes and rhythms appropriate to the musical score.

Demonstration of ability to vocalize simple pieces of varying styles.



Social Science

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Demonstration of advanced knowledge and ability in any/all of the following areas: history, economics, psychology, political science, social studies or related subjects.
Demonstration of application of this learning through community service.


Vocational/Technical & Visual Arts

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Vocational/Technical
Demonstration of success in vocational/technical program(s).
Maintenance of above-average grades and attendance.
Demonstration of outstanding leadership skills.

Visual Arts

Demonstration of knowledge of the elements and principals of design.
Confident expression of individual ideas, feelings and observations through creative works of art.
Understanding and appreciation for the role of art history and artists in past and present cultures.


 
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