Advanced Placement Academy
at Burke High
County-Wide Magnet Program Accepting Students for Grade 9
Applying for the
2015 - 2016 chool Year
About Our School
The Advanced Placement Academy at Burke
High School is a county-wide magnet program
offering a rigorous, relevant and challenging
Advanced Placement (AP) curriculum for high school
students. Students earn college credits while still in
high school and may participate in dual credit courses
at Trident Technical College and the College of
Charleston.
A partnership with the College of Charleston allows
Academy students to have access to the Addlestone
College Library during the school year and to
participate in advanced level, project-based learning
activities. Academy students are involved in the college’s theatre productions and music activities,
Burke’s Culinary Art cooking classes, and MUSC’s
Lean Team Program.
Completed applications (Parts A and B) should be
submitted to the school by Saturday, November 1, 2014.
As a county-wide magnet, AP Academy accepts
applications from any resident of Charleston County.
Please
call
(843)
579-4815
or
visit
www.CCSDSchools.com for more information.
Application materials may be hand delivered, faxed to
(843) 722-3651, or mailed to 244 President Street,
Charleston, SC 29403.
If contact or student information changes, parents are
responsible for contacting the school and making those
changes. Please note that students selected for
admission must commit to attending a week-long
summer enrichment program.
Date
Application Step
9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday,
September 20,, 2014
District-Wide Choice Fair
at Burke High School
Available Upon Request
School Tours
Saturday,
November 1, 2014
Applications MUST be received or
postmarked by 4:00 p.m.
November 2014
Applications reviewed
Prior to
December 11, 2014
Letters indicating selection
status issued to applicants.
Final day for students to confirm
enrollment for the 2015-2016 School
Year.
January 9,2015
Students selected for the AP Academy must have a
Grade Point Average of at least a B, submit a
portfolio of work, participate in a student interview,
and have strong teacher recommendations.
Learn more at www.CCSDSchools.com
Choice Application for the 2015-2016 School Year: Part A
Please print in pen or type your responses on-line. Submit a printed application to each Completed by School
Date Application Received
school to which you are applying, and contact the school with any questions.
Residency Verification Information: Only current residents may be admitted to this school for the 2015-2016 school year. Students and families
who reside outside of Charleston County may submit an application to attend this school. However, ALL students admitted to this school will have
to verify that they are a resident of Charleston County by August 1, 2015. Students who fail to verify their residence will lose their seat after August
1, 2015. NO EXCEPTIONS will be allowed. Some schools may have additional residency requirements. Please refer to each school’s cover sheet for
more information. *
School Student Is Applying to Attend in 2015-2016
Name of School Student is Enrolled in During the 2014-2015 School Year
(if applicable)
Name of School Student is Zoned to Attend During the 2015-2016 School Year
Student Information
Last Name
First Name
Date of Birth
Gender
Middle Name
 Male  Female
Street Address
Apartment/Unit #
City
Mailing Address
Grade for the 2015-2016 School Year
State
(if different from above)
Zip code
Apartment/Unit #
City
State
Zip code
Parent/Guardian Information
Last Name
First Name
Relationship to Child
Street Address
Apartment/Unit #
City
Mailing Address
State
(if different from above)
Apartment/Unit #
City
Home Phone
Zip code
State
Cell Phone
Zip code
Email Address
Additional Parent/Guardian Information if applicable
Last Name
First Name
Relationship to Child
Mailing Address
Apartment/Unit #
City
Home Phone
State
Cell Phone
Zip code
Email Address
*Documents required for residency verification can be found by visiting CCSDSchools.com and clicking on “Our Schools.”
Learn more at www.CCSDSchools.com
Choice Application for the 2015-2016 School Year: Part B
The AP Academy at Burke High
Recommendation #1– English Teacher
To be Completed By Student:
Dear Student:
Please submit this form and an envelope labeled with your name to your English teacher. You
will enclose the sealed envelope with the completed recommendation with your other completed
application materials.
Student’s Name ________________________________________________________
Student’s Current School __________________________________________________
To Be Completed By English Teacher:
Dear Teacher:
Thank you for assisting the AP Academy at Burke High with its 2015-2016 application process. Please complete the information below and enclose
the form in the envelope provided by the student. Please seal and sign your name over the seal. The student must submit it with his/her
application materials by November 1, 2014.
Teacher’s Name ________________________________
Teacher’s Subject ________________________________
Please rate this applicant in comparison to other students you have taught.
Analytical Thinking:
 Cannot Judge
 Below Average
 Average
 Good
 Excellent
Independence of Thought:
 Cannot Judge
 Below Average
 Average
 Good
 Excellent
Originality:
 Cannot Judge
 Below Average
 Average
 Good
 Excellent
Effective Oral Communication:
 Cannot Judge
 Below Average
 Average
 Good
 Excellent
Effective Written Communication:
 Cannot Judge
 Below Average
 Average
 Good
 Excellent
Judgment and Maturity:
 Cannot Judge
 Below Average
 Average
 Good
 Excellent
Leadership Ability:
 Cannot Judge
 Below Average
 Average
 Good
 Excellent
OVERALL RATING:
 Cannot Judge
 Below Average
 Average
 Good
 Excellent
Would you recommend this student for honors and Advanced Placement level classes?
 Yes
 No
Please use the space below and/or additional pages to explain why you recommend or do not recommend this student for an
advanced level program.
Learn more at www.CCSDSchools.com
Choice Application for the 2015-2016 School Year: Part B
The AP Academy at Burke High
Recommendation #2– Math Teacher
To be Completed By Student:
Dear Student:
Please submit this form and an envelope labeled with your name to your Math teacher. You will
enclose the sealed envelope with the completed recommendation with your other completed
application materials.
Student’s Name ________________________________________________________
Student’s Current School __________________________________________________
To Be Completed By Math Teacher:
Dear Teacher:
Thank you for assisting the AP Academy at Burke High with its 2015-2016 application process. Please complete the information below and enclose
the form in the envelope provided by the student. Please seal and sign your name over the seal. The student must submit it with his/her
application materials by November 1, 2014.
Teacher’s Name ________________________________
Teacher’s Subject ________________________________
Please rate this applicant in comparison to other students you have taught.
Analytical Thinking:
 Cannot Judge
 Below Average
 Average
 Good
 Excellent
Independence of Thought:
 Cannot Judge
 Below Average
 Average
 Good
 Excellent
Originality:
 Cannot Judge
 Below Average
 Average
 Good
 Excellent
Effective Oral Communication:
 Cannot Judge
 Below Average
 Average
 Good
 Excellent
Effective Written Communication:
 Cannot Judge
 Below Average
 Average
 Good
 Excellent
Judgment and Maturity:
 Cannot Judge
 Below Average
 Average
 Good
 Excellent
Leadership Ability:
 Cannot Judge
 Below Average
 Average
 Good
 Excellent
OVERALL RATING:
 Cannot Judge
 Below Average
 Average
 Good
 Excellent
Would you recommend this student for honors and Advanced Placement level classes?
 Yes
 No
Please use the space below and/or additional pages to explain why you recommend or do not recommend this student for an
advanced level program.
Learn more at www.CCSDSchools.com
Choice Application for the 2015-2016 School Year: Part B
The AP Academy at Burke High
Personal Statement
To be Completed By Student:
Dear Student:
Please read the prompt below carefully and respond to all parts. Use specific and concrete
examples to support the points you make. Please note that the personal statement is only one of
the many pieces of information that the AP Academy considers when reviewing applications. An
admission decision will not be made based on your personal statement alone.
Submit your response with your other completed application materials to the AP Academy at
Burke High.
Student’s Name ________________________________________________________
Student’s Current School __________________________________________________
Please tell us about a personal quality or accomplishment that is important to you. What about this quality or
accomplishment makes you proud, and how does it relate to the person you are?
(Respond to the prompt using a maximum of 300 words).
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Printed Name______________________________
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Learn more at www.CCSDSchools.com
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