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ALABAMA
1800 Reverend Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd. Birmingham, Alabama 35203 205.252.9241 or 800.473.2732 (AL only)
205.458-0342 (fax) * email: mlee@asfa.k12.al.us www.asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA
1800 Reverend Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd. Birmingham, Alabama 35203 205.252.9241 or 800.473.2732 (AL only)
205.458-0342 (fax) * email: mlee@asfa.k12.al.us www.asfa.k12.al.us
Return on or before
the deadline
January 15, 2010
ALABAMA
1800 Reverend Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd. Birmingham, Alabama 35203 205.252.9241 or 800.473.2732 (AL only)
205.458-0342 (fax) * email: mlee@asfa.k12.al.us www.asfa.k12.al.us
Return on or before
application procedure
the deadline
15, 2010
To apply to the Math/Science Department at ASFA, you must be a rising 8th11th grader. There are limited openings in 10thJanuary
and 11th grade.
Student Application: complete and submit online to ASFA by the deadline.
Student Essays: When writing the essay portion of your application, let your personality emerge. Demonstrate your sensitivity, sense of humor,
insight and love of math and science in your responses. The essays must be completed by the student and handwritten in black ink. This form is
to be mailed to address below.
Application Fee: $50.00 non-refundable application fee must be paid when the application is submitted by the deadline.
Parent Questionnaire: Form must be completed, electronically signed by the parent and submitted online prior to the deadline.
Teacher Recommendation Forms (3): Forms must be electronically signed by the parent and student before forms are submitted to the teachers
to complete. Forms must be completed by your current English, Math and Science teachers. Submit these forms to the appropriate teachers.
Recommendations must be received by the deadline.
School Information Form: Form must be electronically signed by the parent and student before the form is submitted to the Principal or Guidance
Counselor at your school to complete. The transcripts and tests may be scanned and e-mailed to mlee@asfa.k12.al.us, faxed to 205-458-0342 or
mailed to the address below. This form and all of the requested information must be completed and returned to ASFA by the deadline.
Student History Form: You may complete this form or complete the top section and attach your rsum to it. This form needs to be submitted by
the deadline.
Only completed applications received by the deadline will be reviewed. We will contact you if anything is missing from your application. When
the audition committee reaches a decision, we will notify you.
Any information submitted by mail should be sent to:
Brad Hill
Alabama School of Fine Arts
1800 Rev Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd.
Birmingham, AL 35203
For questions about your application contact
Melanie Lee
205.252-9241 or 800.473-2732 (AL only)
205.458-0342 (fax number)
e-mail: mlee@asfa.k12.al.us
For questions about specific audition requirements contact
Hungsin Chin
Supervisory Chair, Math/Science Department
e-mail: hchin@asfa.k12.al.us
If You Are Invited to Audition
If your application is selected for audition, you will be required to come to ASFA on March 15, 2014. On that day, students will take the SAT:1
Reasoning Test which shows academic potential, as well as a mathematics diagnostic test for potential placement into our program. Students also
will participate in a 45 minute group interview. Attendance is mandatory. Failure to attend will result in non-admission. If you are unable to attend,
please contact Melanie Lee, 205.252-9241 ext 2249, no later than February 28th to request alternative arrangements. Based on the facultys review
of completed application forms, interview, and test scores, students will be accepted to enter the program. We strongly recommend that all students
coming into our program attend our summer enrichment program. Please note that this summer program does carry a fee.
Complete and
submit online by
January 31, 2014
Return on or before
the deadline
February 1, 2007
List and describe up to four (4) advanced mathematics or science activities, courses, or summer programs in which you have been
involved. Do not list regular school courses.
Description of activity, course or program
Date/Duration
Sponsoring School/Institution
List and describe up to four (4) extra-curricular activities in which you have been involved either in school or in the community.
Description of activity
Date/Duration
Sponsoring School/Institution
List and describe up to four (4) awards, certificates or other honors you have won in academics or other areas.
Description of award, certificate or honor
Date/Duration
Sponsoring School/Institution
ALABAMA
Name of Textbook
1800 Reverend Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd. Birmingham, Alabama 35203 205.252.9241 or 800.473.2732 (AL only) 205.458-0342 (fax)
email: mlee@asfa.k12.al.us www.asfa.k12.al.us
STUDENT APPLICATION
You may apply for one department only. Mark X by the department you are applying.
___CREATIVE WRITING
___ DANCE
___MATH/SCIENCE
___MUSIC
___THEATRE ARTS
___VISUAL ART
First name
Middle name
City
Date of birth
State
Age
Zip
Parent Guardian 1
Parent Guardian 2
City
City
Home phone
Cell Phone
Home phone
Cell Phone
Work #
Work #
Name of principal
School Phone #
School city/state/zip
School fax #
Name of counselor
SECTION 3: CERTIFICATION
We certify that the information given herein is true and accurate.
Student signature ___________________________________________ Date______________________
Parent signature/date________________________________________ Date______________________
Application Fee
$50
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF
No Application
Accepted After
January 31, 2014
FINE ARTS
1800 Reverend Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd. Birmingham, Alabama 35203 205.252.9241 or 800.473.2732 (AL only)
205.458-0342 (fax) email: mlee@asfa.k12.al.us www.asfa.k12.al.us
Student Essays (to be handwritten by the student, in black ink, and mailed to :
Brad Hill
Alabama School of Fine Arts
1800 Reverend Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd.
Birmingham, AL 35203
1.
Describe yourself to us, including something you think is special about yourself, or something you have done
which has made you particularly proud.
2.
Tell us why you want to attend the Alabama School of Fine Arts.
PARENT QUESTIONNAIRE
It is very important to us that we make sure that ASFA and your student are right for each other. We have
designed these questions and forms to help make that determination. Thank you for your help!
Why do you think your child would do well in a program such as ours?
If you or your child were unhappy or dissatisfied with something at school, what would you do? What
would you do if you werent satisfied with a school solution/decision affecting her/him?
What do you see as your role in your childs success at ASFA? What do you think you, as a parent,
can do to help your child succeed here? Or, what are you willing to do to help ensure your childs
success here?
Has your child had any discipline or attendance issues at school? If so, explain
How did you find out about our school, and how much do you know about our program?
Parents signature
Page 1 of 2
First name
Home phone
Department
INFORMATION RELEASE
Parent Signature:
School
School Phone
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Outstanding
Very Good
Good
Average
Below
Average
No Basis for
Judgment
1%
5%
10%
15%
20%
Other
General intelligence
Motivation to succeed
Potential to succeed
Creativity (ability to think in new ways)
Ethical leadership
Independence (ability to work alone on
extended projects)
Maturity (compared to others the same age)
Willingness to accept challenges
Social adaptability (willingness to accept
others as they are)
Willingness to take responsibility
Emotional stability
Ability to work effectively in groups
Ability to stay on task
Study skills
Oral communication skills
Among students I have taught in my career,
this student ranks in the top: (circle one)
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF
FINE ARTS
1800 Reverend Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd. Birmingham, Alabama 35203 205.252.9241 or 800.473.2732 (AL only)
205.458-0342 (fax) email: mlee@asfa.k12.al.us www.asfa.k12.al.us
Page 2 of 2
1. Describe your class experience with the applicant with specific emphasis on the students ability to think abstractly.
2. Please comment on this students commitment to extra work beyond the normal classroom load.
3. Please use this space to provide any other information you think we should have in order to make the best decision
regarding this student.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Page 1 of 2
First name:
Home phone:
Department:
INFORMATION RELEASE
Parent Signature:
School:
School Phone:
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Outstanding
Very Good
Good
Average
Below
Average
No Basis for
Judgment
1%
5%
10%
15%
20%
Other
General intelligence
Motivation to succeed
Potential to succeed
Creativity (ability to think in new ways)
Ethical leadership
Independence (ability to work alone on
extended projects)
Maturity (compared to others the same age)
Willingness to accept challenges
Social adaptability (willingness to accept
others as they are)
Willingness to take responsibility
Emotional stability
Ability to work effectively in groups
Ability to stay on task
Study skills
Oral communication skills
Among students I have taught in my career,
this student ranks in the top: (circle one)
ALABAMA
SCHOOL OF FINE
ARTS
1800 Reverend Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd. Birmingham, Alabama 35203 205.252.9241 or 800.473.2732 (AL only)
205.458-0342 (fax) email: mlee@asfa.k12.al.us www.asfa.k12.al.us
Page 2 of 2
1. Describe your class experience with the applicant with specific emphasis on the students ability to think abstractly.
2. Please comment on this students commitment to extra work beyond the normal classroom load.
3. Please use this space to provide any other information you think we should have in order to make the best decision
regarding this student.
We appreciate your thoughtful completion of this form. PLEASE SUBMIT THIS FORM, online, before the deadline.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Teacher Signature and Date
Page 1 of 2
Home phone
Department
First name
INFORMATION RELEASE
Parent Signature
School
School Phone
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Outstanding
Very Good
Good
Average
Below
Average
No Basis for
Judgment
1%
5%
10%
15%
20%
Other
General intelligence
Motivation to succeed
Potential to succeed
Creativity (ability to think in new ways)
Ethical leadership
Independence (ability to work alone on
extended projects)
Maturity (compared to others the same age)
Willingness to accept challenges
Social adaptability (willingness to accept
others as they are)
Willingness to take responsibility
Emotional stability
Ability to work effectively in groups
Ability to stay on task
Study skills
Oral communication skills
Among students I have taught in my career,
this student ranks in the top: (circle one)
ALABAMA
SCHOOL OF FINE
ARTS
1800 Reverend Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd. Birmingham, Alabama 35203 205.252.9241 or 800.473.2732 (AL only)
205.458-0342 (fax) email: mlee@asfa.k12.al.us www.asfa.k12.al.us
Page 2 of 2
1. Describe your class experience with the applicant with specific emphasis on the students ability to think abstractly.
2. Please comment on this students commitment to extra work beyond the normal classroom load.
3. Please use this space to provide any other information you think we should have in order to make the best decision
regarding this student.
We appreciate your thoughtful completion of this form. PLEASE SUBMIT THIS FORM ONLINE BEFORE THE
DEADLINE.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Teacher Signature and Date
First name
Department Applying to
INFORMATION RELEASE
Parent Signature
TO THE PRINCIPAL AND/OR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR: The student named above has applied for
admission to the Alabama School of Fine Arts, a public specialty high school located in Birmingham,
Alabama. Please complete this form and send it along with the following information:
Prior years transcripts grades 6 and up
1st semester grade reports from the current year
Test scores or comparable national evaluation scores
*HOME-SCHOOLED APPLICANTS the following information is required:
This information may be scanned and emailed to mlee@asfa.k12.al.us, faxed to 205-458-0342 or mailed to:
Mr. Brad Hill
Director, Curriculum & Instruction
Alabama School of Fine Arts
1800 Reverend Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd.
Birmingham, AL 35203
Information must be
received by
January 31, 2014
School Phone
School Fax #
Counselors name
ALABAMA
SCHOOL OF FINE
ARTS
1800 Reverend Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd. Birmingham, Alabama 35203 205.252.9241 or 800.473.2732 (AL only)
205.458-0342 (fax) email: mlee@asfa.k12.al.us www.asfa.k12.al.us