2 2016 Aplicación para Admisión

2016
Aplicación
para
Admisión
GRADO
ESTIMADO PADRE O GUARDIÁN:
6
Cranston
 For 2016
Admissions
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2016 Application Instructions
At The College Crusade of Rhode Island, we believe that family involvement and influence are
important factors that help ensure greater success for our students. We need your assistance as you
and your child begin the application process.
¿Qué diría usted si le ofreciéramos a su niño más de $10,000 gratis en servicios para ayudarle a tener
éxito en la escuela y lograr que este listo para la universidad?
These application instructions tell you what you must do before we can reach a decision on your
child’s application. Parents are responsible for making sure that the application is complete
and all necessary steps are met. The College Crusade is not responsible for ensuring that the
student has completed the application process.
Su niño tiene la oportunidad de aplicar para la membresía en El College Crusade de Rhode Island. En
los últimos 26 años, El College Crusade ha ayudado a más de 20,000 niños como el suyo a tener éxito
escolar. También hemos ofrecido $33 millones en becas universitarias a más de 4,200 Crusaders
elegibles. Su hijo/a también podria ser elegible para recibir una beca del College Crusade.
Please note that all of the following are necessary to be eligible and to have a completed
application:
 Elegibilidad de Membresía Solo niños de familias de bajo ingreso pueden aplicar para la
membresía en el College Crusade. Además, los niños tienen que:
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Asistir el 7º grado en Park View Middle School o Hugh B. Bain Middle School en Cranston en el
otoño del 2016
Hacer una promesa de evitar el alcohol, las drogas y paternidad temprana
Comprometerse a trabajar duro en la escuela y tener buenas calificaciones
Asistir a todos los programas requeridos y estar dispuesto a prepararse para la universidad
Demostrar por lo menos cierta habilidad en Matemáticas o Inglés en los exámenes del Estado
Nosotros comenzamos a ayudar a su niño/a en el 7º grado y continuamos
apoyándolos hasta que se gradúen de la escuela secundaria. Nuestros
programas y servicios le proporcionan la ventaja que necesitara su niño
para prepararse para la universidad, y nuestro atento personal y consejeros
del College Crusade ofrecen orientacion durante el transcurso. Su hijo/a
participara en nuestros programas después-de la escuela, talleres de
habilidades, desarrollo de liderazgo, actividades de exploración de
carreras, visitas a las universidades, talleres para aplicar a la universidad,
cursos de preparación para el examen SAT, y mucho más. ¡Lo mejor
de todo, es que todo es absolutamente gratis!
Nosotros le animamos encarecidamente que aproveche esta oportunidad
para aumentar el éxito educacional de su hijo/a. Para más información,
visite nuestra pagina de Internet www.thecollegecrusade.org o llame
al departamento de admisión al 401-854-5500 ext. 115. La admisión de
su niño en el College Crusade para la clase del 2016 está sujeto a
fondos adecuados.
Sinceramente,
William D. Formicola
Senior Vice President for Operations
Por favor complete la
aplicación de admision
y devuélvala cuanto
antes posible en el
sobre proveido. Las
instrucciones para la
aplicación están en la
página 3. ¡El espacio es
limitado. Aplique
ahora!
 Es un requisito
mandatario que todos
los estudiantes que
cualifiquen asistan al
programa de
habilidades de
estudios los cuatro
días y los padres
deben asistir a la
orientación. Todos los
requisitos deben de ser
cumplidos antes de
que su niño sea
admitido al College
Crusade.
 Current enrollment as a 6th grader with plans to attend 7th grade at
Park View Middle School or Hugh B. Bain Middle School in Cranston in the
fall of 2016
 Proof of residency (utility bill, check stub, etc.)
 Proof of permanent residency or U.S. citizenship. Please provide a
copy of the student’s Social Security card
AND ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
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A copy of the student’s U.S. Birth Certifícate
A copy of the student’s U.S. Passport
A copy of the student’s Alien ID Card
 Proof of Free or Reduced Lunch status. Please provide a copy of the
letter you received from the RI Department of Education Free/Reduced
Lunch list or a copy of your SNAP letter.
 Personal Information and Essay
 Recommendation Form. The form must be completed by a caring adult
who is not a parent, guardian, or relative.
 Report Card. Please provide a copy of your child’s most recent report
card. This is a requirement. Contact your child’s school to obtain a copy.
 Once the application is complete, your child must attend 4 days of
study skills as part of the enrollment requirements.
 The final step requires that parents attend an orientation and
complete the membership and scholarship agreement.
Note: Please be certain that all forms are filled out completely and all appropriate forms are properly
signed. Your child’s application will not be processed until all the materials listed above are
received. For more information, contact The College Crusade of Rhode Island’s Admissions
Department at 854-5500 ext 115.
August 2015
 2016
Admisiones
2016
Admission
Application
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Instrucción para llenar Aplicación 2016
En El College Crusade of Rhode Island, creemos que la participación familiar y la influencia de
los padres con sus hijos/a son factores importantes que ayuda asegurar el mayor éxito para los
estudiantes. Necesitamos su asistencia mientras que usted y su niño comiencen el proceso de
aplicación.
Estas instrucciones de la aplicación le dice lo que usted tiene que hacer para que nosotros
podamos tomar una decisión respecto a la aplicación de su hijo. Es la responsabilidad de los
padres para asegurar que la solicitud de su hijo(a) está completa adjunto los requisitos.
El College Crusade no es responsable de asegurar que la solicitud de su hijo(a) este
completa.
Por favor tenga en cuenta que para ser elegible es necesario tener todo lo siguiente y
tener una aplicación completa:
 Actualmente en 6º grado con planes de asistir al 7º grado en Park View
Middle School or Hugh B. Bain Middle School en Cranston en el otoño del
2016.
 Prueba de direccion (un recibo de luz o gas, talonario de pago etc.)
 Prueba de residencia permanente o ciudadanía. Por favor presentar una
copia de la tarjeta del Seguro Social del estudiante
Y CUALQUIERA DE LOS SIGUIENTES:
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Una copia del Acta de Nacimiento Estadounidense del estudiante
Una copia del Pasaporte Estadounidense del estudiante
Una copia de la Tarjeta de Residencia Permanente
 Prueba de elegibilidad de almuerzo gratis o reducido de la escuela de su
niño. Por favor provea copia de la carta que recibió del Departamento de
Educación de RI Almuerzo a Precio Reducido o Gratis o una copia de la carta
de asistencia pública (SNAP).
 Información Personal y Composición
 Formulario de Recomendación (debe ser llenado por un adulto que no
pertenezca a su familia)
 Tarjeta de Calificaciones Por favor presente una copia más reciente
de la tarjeta de calificaciones del estudiante. Esto es requerido.
Contacte la escuela de su niño para obtener una copia.
 Cuando la aplicación este completa, todos los estudiantes tienen que
asistir a un programa por 4 días de habilidades de estudio como parte
de los requisitos de inscripción.
 El paso final requiere que los padres asistan a una orientación y
completar el contrato de membresía y becas.
TENGA PRESENTE: Todo los documentos y formularios deben de estar completos y firmados.
La aplicación de su hijo no será procesada hasta que todos los documentos anotados
arriba sean recibidos. Para más información, llame a la oficina de Admisión del College
Crusade al 854-5500 ext. 115.
GRADE
6
Cranston
DEAR PARENT OR GUARDIAN:
What would you say if we were to offer your child over $10,000 worth of free services to help him
or her succeed in school and get ready for college?
Your child has the opportunity to apply for membership in The College Crusade of Rhode Island.
Over the past 26 years, The College Crusade has helped more than 20,000 children just like yours
succeed in school. We have also awarded over $33 million in college scholarships to more than
4,200 eligible Crusaders. Your child, too, may qualify for a College Crusade Scholarship.
 Membership criteria Only children from low-income families can apply for membership in The
College Crusade. In addition, children must:
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Attend 7th grade at Park View Middle School or Hugh B. Bain Middle School in
Cranston in the fall of 2016
Make a pledge to avoid alcohol, drugs and early parenthood
Be committed to working hard in school and earning good grades
Attend all our required programs and be willing to prepare for college
Demonstrate at least some proficiency in Math or English on state tests
We begin helping your child in seventh grade and continue our
support until high school graduation. Our programs and services
provide the advantages your child needs to get ready for college,
and our caring staff of College Crusade Advisors offers guidance
along the way. Your child will participate in our after-school clubs,
study skills workshops, leadership development and career
exploration activities, college visits, college application workshops,
SAT preparation courses, and much more. Best of all, everything
is absolutely free.
We strongly encourage you to take advantage of this exceptional
opportunity to increase your child’s educational success. To learn
more, visit www.thecollegecrusade.org or call our Admissions
Department at 854-5500 ext 115. Your child’s enrollment in
the 2016 College Crusade class is subject to adequate funding.
Sincerely,
Please complete our
application for admission
and return it to us as
soon as possible in the
envelope provided.
Application instructions
are on page 3. Space is
limited. Apply now!
 It is a mandatory
requirement that all
qualified applicants
attend our four-day study
skills workshop, and
parents must attend an
orientation workshop. All
requirements must be
met prior to your child
being admitted to The
College Crusade.
William D. Formicola
Senior Vice President for Operations
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The College Crusade of Rhode Island ● 134 Thurbers Avenue, Providence, RI 02905
Phone 401.854.5500 ● Fax 401.854.5511 ● www.thecollegecrusade.org
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 STUDENT INFORMATION
Name______________________________________
Last name
Cranston
Please Print in Ink
____________________ Birth date______/______/________
Middle initial
First name
Address
Mo
Day
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Street / Apt. #
Gender: Male Female
City
Student email (please print) __
Year
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Zip
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Current grade in school _____ Current school______________________________________________________________
Fall 2016 school (if known) _____________________________________________________________________________
Student’s Social Security #: Social Security Number __ __ __-__ __-__ __ __ __
Student’s Citizenship or Permanent Residency Status (please check ONE box)
Citizen of the United States
 An alien admitted for permanent residence
Alien Number A__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
 PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION
Please complete
other side 
Please Print in Ink
Mother’s / Guardian’s name ____________________________________________________________________________
Home phone (__ __ __) ___ __ __ - __ __ __ __
Cell phone (__ __ __) ___ __ __ - __ __ __ __
Email ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Father’s / Guardian’s name _____________________________________________________________________________
Home phone (__ __ __) ___ __ __ - __ __ __ __
Cell phone (__ __ __) ___ __ __ - __ __ __ __
Email ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Please
sign
here
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Information regarding your child’s application will be held in the strictest confidence.
Your child’s enrollment in the 2016 College Crusade class is subject to adequate funding.
By signing this agreement, I state that I have answered all questions honestly and to the best of my
ability. I understand that this application does not guarantee acceptance to The College
Crusade of Rhode Island. I also give The College Crusade permission to obtain copies of my
child’s school records, state academic scores, and school lunch eligibility records. Note: Collection
of administrative and academic performance data from schools, districts, or state offices may require
secure release of student identifiers (names, dates of birth, social security numbers) for linkage or
matching purposes.
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Student’s name (please print)
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Parent/Guardian name (please print)
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Student’s signature
Date
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Parent/Guardian signature
Date
The College Crusade of Rhode Island ● 134 Thurbers Avenue, Providence, RI 02905
Phone 401.854.5500 ● Fax 401.854.5511 ● www.thecollegecrusade.org
 STUDENT INFORMATION (continued)
Please Print in Ink
Student’s Racial/Ethnic Background (please answer BOTH questions):
What is your ethnicity?
Hispanic or Latino
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What is your race?
(mark one or more)
White
Black or African American
Asian
American Indian or Alaska Native
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Not Hispanic or Latino
Do you have any special needs? (please circle ALL that apply) Physical
Educational
Please explain
Emotional
Other
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Is English primarily spoken at home? Yes No
If no, what primary language is spoken? ________________________
Do you have a home computer? Yes No
Do you have Internet access? Yes No
 STUDENT’S ESSAY
To be completed by the student
Please use the following space to write a paragraph about: What do you think it means to be a Crusader? What
is your goal or hope for the future? Why do you want to be a Crusader? Please print or attach a typewritten
sheet.
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2016 Recommendation Form
FOR THE STUDENT
Cranston
Please print your name in the space provided. Give this form to a caring adult, such as a teacher,
coach, community member, church member, or minister who has been involved in your life, and ask
him/her to fill it out completely.
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT IN INK
Student’s name_____________________________________________________________________________________
Last name
Middle initial
First name
For the Reference
Cannot be completed by parent, guardian, or relative.
Para Referencia
No puede ser completado por padres, guardian, o familiar.
Thank you for providing a reference for this student who is applying to The College Crusade of Rhode Island. Our program
will set high expectations and provide support to the applicant to meet his/her goal to complete college. Your reference will
help us determine whether the student will commit to hard work to meet his or her goals. Accordingly, we are grateful for your
assistance, value your comments, and assure you that your feedback will be kept confidential. For more information about
The College Crusade, please visit our website at www.thecollegecrusade.org or call our Admissions Department at 401-8545500 ext 115.
Name of reference____________________________________________________________________________________
Last name
MI
First name
Jr., etc.
Address____________________________________________________________________________________________
Street
City
State
Zip
Telephone number (__ __ __) __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ Email address____________________________________________
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
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2.
How long have you known the student? _________________ In what context? ______________________________
Please rate the student in the following areas:
Responsibility
Maturity
Self-confidence
Commitment to learning
Trustworthiness
Teamwork
Leadership
Respect for others
Oral expression
Written expression
Intellectual curiosity
Desire for a college degree
Excellent
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The College Crusade of Rhode Island ● 134 Thurbers Avenue, Providence, RI 02905
Phone 401.854.5500 ● Fax 401.854.5511 ● www.thecollegecrusade.org
Please complete
other side 
3.
The College Crusade requires members to participate in our programs. Do you believe this student will commit to
attending our required programs?
____ Yes
____ No
Comments ____________________________________________________________________
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4.
Briefly describe what else you think is important about this student as a person who will have to take and keep the
Crusader Pledge to: stay in school until graduating from high school, work hard to get good grades, cooperate with
teachers and mentors, avoid alcohol and illegal drugs, obey the law, avoid becoming a parent until adulthood, and be a
role model in the community. Can you tell us about the student’s academic and/or personal characteristics such as
motivation, integrity, initiative, special talents, enthusiasm, and concern for others? Please feel free to attach a separate
document if you need more space.
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4. May we contact you for more information regarding this student?
Yes
No
Your signature is required.
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Signature of reference
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Date
PLEASE SEAL YOUR COMPLETED REFERENCE FORM IN AN ENVELOPE
BEFORE RETURNING IT TO THE STUDENT.
THANK YOU.
Rev August 2015