Spring 2012 Scholarship

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TEACHING ACADEMY PROGRAM PEERS

T.A.P.P.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

The purpose of the TAPP scholarship is to encourage students seeking careers in education and to recognize their commitment and achievement related to this goal. Students must be working on their first degree. We encourage students to apply for the TAPP scholarship although this award can only be received once.
Name:____________________________________________________________

Banner ID Number:_____________________Phone Number:______________

Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

E-mail address:_____________________________________________________

Projected graduation semester/year:___________________________________
Check off the scholarship criteria you meet and fill in all the blanks:

 I am planning a future career as an educator.

 My GPA meets the minimum of 2.5.

 I plan to enroll in ______hours at SAC next semester

 I am currently enrolled at SAC with __________hours. (Please include developmental course hours).

 I have completed a minimum of 12 college hours at SAC and /or another college.



Type a brief answer to each of the following questions:

1. Please list service to the campus and/or the community, including any volunteer activities in which you have been involved. Be sure to list the organization, activities performed, position, responsibilities and the DATES of involvement for each. Activities related to your career goal are of particular note.
2. Please list work experience, including position and approximate dates of employment.
3. Please list awards, recognition, or scholarships received since high school.

4. Briefly discuss why you have chosen a career in education.

5. Please answer the following situational question in paragraph form. Give us your best response.


Setting: The school conference room

Time: The afternoon of parents’ conference day

Persons Involved: You and the parents of Jack, one of your students

Background: Jack has so many absences and tardies that he is in danger of failing.

Circumstances: Jack is bored and under challenged. He has become a behavior problem and is disruptive in class. Jack has been tested and shown to have an I.Q. of 161. The only accelerated programs available require that the family provide transportation. This is impossible for them.

Simulation: Jack’s parents are upset and angry at the school. They say that it is the school’s responsibility to provide academically appropriate work for their gifted child. They blame Jack’s disruptive behavior on you, as his teacher, for failing to meet his needs.
Consider the following in your response:

What are your objectives?

How will you respond to his parents?

Will you accept giftedness as an excuse for absenteeism and tardiness?

Why or why not?

What will you say to Jack tomorrow?
CHECKLIST

I have enclosed ALL of the following in my application package:
 This application form completed legibly.

 Two letters of recommendation: one from an educator and one from someone familiar with my community and/or campus service or work experience.

 Typed responses to the questions above.


Your application package must be complete and delivered in one package in order to be considered for the scholarship. Submit your application package to Mary Anne Bernal in Gonzales Hall 209-B or the English Department, Gonzales Hall 123.

DEADLINE: Wednesday, March 7th at noon.

For more information, contact Mary Anne Bernal Gonzales Hall 209-B

(210) 486-0658 mbernal@alamo.edu

Keep You Email on Our List!

All, if you would like us to keep your email address in our blog, please reply to this message TODAY! We are purging inactive accounts and want to keep you in the loop if you just let us know. Once you send us notice that you want to remain on our list, look out for and email from the TAPP Orgsync messanger asking you to join our campus Orgsync page.THANKS!

MEETING FEB. 2

Thinking about a career in education?

Come find out about TAPP, SAC’s student organization for future teachers.

Get the latest information on issues in education, scholarships, speakers and events.

First meeting of the Spring Semester is Thursday, Feb. 2, from 1:30 to 2:30 in Gonzales Hall, Room 108.

• Contact us at tappatsac.gmail.com or ncruz-gonzales@alamo.edu

• Stay informed about TAPP by going to orgsync.com (Register to create a free account, search for San Antonio College and select TAPP).

Save Texas Schools Conference

TAPP members are invited to attend a city-wide conference of educators, students, and community members who want to learn about how public schools are financed and what to do about the recent cuts to education. Friday's session from 6 to 9 p.m. is free with speakers such as Mayor Castro, the School Superintendent of the Year, legislators, students, parents and teachers. Saturday's session from 9 a.m to 2 p.m. costs $20, but includes meals and conference materials, and childcare if you register in advance. Special sessions for college students are scheduled. TAPP will cover the registration cost for the first four people who contact Ms. Cruz-Gonzales at ncruz-gonzales@alamo.edu We will also arrange a car pool from SAC if needed. We do need to hear from you by Tuesday, Jan. 31, so we can plan. It should be a great learning experience!