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Teacher Recommendation

This form is for students who attend Bay District Schools. Applicant should open form, print three copies, and take to appropriate teachers. Private school or out of district students will use a different form. Please call the MAPPS office for more information.

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2010 Teacher Recommendation Form

Requirements

The admission process is designed to provide the best possible opportunity for an applicant and his/her family to understand the Mosley Advanced Placement Program for Success' philosophy of college preparatory education and for the Admission Committee to understand each applicant's educational background and interest. Only when these goals have been met can both the family and the school be satisfied that the right match has been made for the student's successful education.

As a Bay District Schools college preparatory program, MAPPS admits any student who meets admission standards and resides within Bay County, Florida. Students living in other high school attendance zones are encouraged to apply to MAPPS. These student's applications will be reviewed using the same criteria as zoned students. Once student applications are evaluated,Bay District Schools Student Assignment Policy 7.102 will determine the number of out-of-zone students MAPPS may accept. Forty-two out-of-zone 8th graders were accepted to MAPPS last year.

I. Applicant's Responsibilities
It is the applicants' responsibility to get Teacher Recommendation forms to his/her teachers for completion. Teacher recommendations are confidential. Students seeking admission to MAPPS after the standard application period must contact the MAPPS coordinator at 850-872-4400, ext 3040 or for instructions.

II. Review of Academic Record
Each candidate for admissions will have his/her academic record reviewed by the Application Committee. A student currently attending school outside of Bay County should request that a transcript be sent to the MAPPS program at Mosley High School. A student must maintain a minimum of a B average or 3.0 GPA to be considered for admission. The average GPA for entering has been 3.7 for the past four years.

III. Standardized Testing
Each candidate must have standardized test results that can be reviewed by the Application Committee. The committee prefers the following tests: CAT, Iowa, Stanford, or SAT. A student can also be evaluated with state testing program results such as FCAT. A students score should be in the top quartile (75% or above total battery) to be considered for admission. The average total battery aptitude for entering freshmen has been 88% for the last four years.

IV. Attendance and Discipline Records
The high expectations of the MAPPS program require that a student display a mature attitude towards his/her studies. Regular attendance and a good discipline record are considered proof of a proper attitude. A Conduct Disclosure Statement appears on the MAPPS Application. Parents should contact the MAPPS Coordinator if they have questions concerning their child's attendance or discipline records.

V. Math Placement
The majority of incoming MAPPS freshmen have taken Algebra I in middle school. MAPPS does admit students who are excelling in Pre-Algebra in 8th grade and present a strong academic profile.

VI. Letters of Notification
The Admission Committee will mail letters of notification in the spring.

Families are encouraged to contact the MAPPS Coordinator if any questions should arise at any time during the admission process. The Coordinator's direct number is (850)-872-4400 x3040 or .

Admissions

MAPPS is a demanding college-preparatory curriculum; therefore, admission into MAPPS is selective. Spaces in the freshman class are awarded on a selective basis.

The first step in the process is for students to determine their long-range goals. MAPPS is for students who are serious about preparing for college. Students should submit an application for admission only after determining that MAPPS meets their educational goals.

Students applying to MAPPS must present a middle school record that demonstrates academic talent. Students will find in the application minimum requirements for grade point average and standardized test results. Teacher recommendations are also an important tool in evaluating students' work habits and attitude in middle school.

After the selection process is complete, all students will receive a letter concerning their status in the program. Students who are admitted to MAPPS will meet with the freshman MAPPS counselor during the spring to select their program of study for the fall. Curriculum options listed on the following pages will be explained by the MAPPS counselor. Students do not have to make a choice immediately as to their area of concentration. All freshmen will enroll in a core curriculum and take Pre-AP courses in the basic disciplines.