Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy
Admissions Application Overview
Admissions Information Academic:
An applicant must have satisfactorily completed the fifth grade for 6 th grade admission or have satisfactorily completed sixth grade for seventh grade admission or seventh grade for eighth grade admission, etc. As a college preparatory school, OMI has a demanding academic program. Applicants should understand the academic demands of OMI before applying. Age : An applicant must be age appropriate for their grade, i.e., student applying for the sixth grade cannot be older than 11 years, 9 months at the beginning of their sixth grade year.
Assessments:
An applicant must complete a basic skills assessment in math and language arts. This assessment will not be used to determine the student’s eligibility for enrollment. However, students accepted as cadets who test below grade level must attend OMI Academy’s summer school program prior to enrolling in the fall.
Attendance: Conduct:
All OMI students are expected to have a satisfactory attendance record. An applicant should understand this expectation. OMI students are expected to adhere to a strict set of rules and behavioral standards. An applicant should understand this expectation.
Interview:
Each applicant will be required to participate in an interview with OMI Academy staff as a means to helping an applicant understand the high academic and behavioral expectations of OMI.
Motivation:
Throughout the application process, e.g., interview, essay writing submission, recommendations, the applicant should demonstrate the initiative, motivation, strength of character, integrity, leadership and commitment required to succeed in a college preparatory program.
Summer Encampment:
An applicant is required to successfully complete the OMI Academy summer encampment June 23 - 29, 2008 prior to becoming an OMI Academy Cadet. Attendance at summer encampment is not optional.
Timely Completion of the Application for Admissions Process and Forms:
A complete application for Admission (including documents) must be completed and submitted by Tuesday, April 1, 2008.
Notice of Non-Discrimination Policy The Oakland Military Institute is non-sectarian in its programs, admission policies, employment practices, and all other operations; does not charge tuition; and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, disability, religion or sexual orientation. This institution is an equal opportunity provider
Application Instructions Complete the attached Application for Admission Form and return it, along with the items listed below, to the OMI Admissions Office no later than Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at 5:00 PM. Applications received or completed after this date will be considered only if additional enrollment capacity remains after all timely completed applications have been processed. Please type or print legibly. Give the full legal name of the applicant (no nicknames or abbreviations). The name entered on this application should be used on all official correspondence with OMI Academy.
In addition to the completed and signed Application for Admission Form, the following items must be submitted for your application to be considered.
From student applicants:
A one-page essay addressing the question: What does leadership mean to you? Three (3) recommendations (use the attached forms)
From parents or guardians:
Immunization records Copy of student’s birth certificate Copy of student’s most recent report card, an unofficial transcript, and attendance record Copy of student’s most recent STAR Test scores (or other assessment scores) A signed copy of the Home Language Survey: (note: the information provided on these forms will not determine a student’s eligibility for acceptance.) o Home Language Survey o Request for Records
Completed applications including all requested documentation should be submitted to: Admissions Office Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy 3877 Lusk Street Oakland, CA 94608 Questions? Contact the Admissions Office at (510) 594-3940
Applicants for enrollment in fall of 2008 will be scheduled for an interview with OMI Academy staff during the early spring. If the number of students applying exceeds the number of spaces available for the 20082009 school year, a lottery will be held to select randomly those applicants who will be considered for acceptance. The names of those not selected during the lottery will be placed on a waiting list and offered enrollment during the year if a vacancy occurs. A student on the waiting list must reapply to be considered for admission in the subsequent year. Applicants must attend the OMI summer program June 23- 29, 2008. Successful completion of the summer program is the final requirement to becoming an OMI Academy cadet. If your first language is NOT English and you require help with this form, please contact OMI for assistance. Si su primera lengua no es ingles y usted requiere ayuda con esta forma, por favor llame a este numero para ayuda, en (510) 594-3900.
Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy
Application for Admission
Applicant’s Name Grade in ___________________________________________________ Fall 2008 ______ Last Name First Name Middle Initial
Personal Data
Legal Name: Last
______________________________________________________ Other Names on Supporting Documents
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Middle
Date of Birth _____________________________________ Month/ Day/ Year
Birth City ___________________________________ State ___________ Country _________________________________________
Applicant lives with:
Both Parents Foster Home
Mother Father Grandparents Other
When did your child first enter a United States of America School (Year)? ___________________________________ What is the name of the school your child first attended? ______________________________________
Residential Mailing Address
Parent/Guardian’s (Mother) Name Parent/Guardian’s (Father) Name
Street Number and Name
Street Number and Name (if different)
City
State
Zip
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Cell Phone
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Cell Phone
E-Mail Address
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Business Mailing Address
Parent/Guardian (Mother) : Parent/Guardian(Father):
Employer’s Name
Employer’s Name
Street Number and Name
Street Number and Name
City
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Zip
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Applicant’s Name __________________________________________________ (Last Name, First Name, MI) School Background I. Schools Attended: List in chronological order all schools previously attended regardless of the length of attendance: Old School Name
Attach extra sheet if needed. The records release form for most recent school attended must be submitted with application. School Address (include city & state) Dates
Attended
II. Attendance: Was the student absent more than twenty (20) days in the last school year? Yes No If yes, please explain
III. Expulsion: Has the student ever been expelled from any school? Yes No If yes, please explain
IV. Suspension: Has the student been suspended, whether in school or out of school, during the last 12 months? Yes No If yes, please explain V. Special Education: (The following information will not be used as a basis for admission.) Has the student been qualified for special education services? Does the student have a current I.E.P. (Individualized Education Plan)? VI. Does the student have a 504 Plan? Additional Information I. Honors and Awards Description Date Received
Yes No Yes No Yes No
II. Extracurricular Activities (Please Describe)
Date(s) Participated
III. Volunteer Work and Unpaid Community Service
(Please Describe)
Date(s) Participated
IV. How did you find out about OMI Academy? Newspaper Ad Newspaper Article Radio Billboard
Direct Mail Friend Other __________________
I hereby certify by signature that all information provided herein is accurate. Furthermore, I understand and agree that the applicant could be denied admittance and/or removed from the OMI Academy for false representation on this document. Name of Adult Completing Application (please print
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Relationship to Student
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