Application Procedure for HS Students
	APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR STUDENTS   1. The application packet you submit must include ALL of the following: Student forms Application Form Personal Narrative (see # 2 below) Two Adult Reference Forms One from a teacher AND one from a Dean of Students OR Director of Community Service OR Campus Minister OR Advisor   2. The steps to completing the application are as follows: a. Fill out the Application Form and write a personal narrative in response to the following: Who and /or what has influenced you the most? B. Describe a significant disappointment/failure and how you handled it. C. What challenges you? D. What are your expectations of the work experience? …Of the community living experience? E. How do you cope with stressful situations? F. Describe a significant community service experience you have had and why it was significant to you. G. How do you personally practice inclusivity within your school? Your community? b. Sign the waiver section on the top of the two reference forms. Ask each of your references to return the form to you in a signed and sealed envelope. List your references in the appropriate place on the Application Form. c. Return your COMPLETED application packet to the person (at your school) who gave it to you NO LATER than Thursday, February 1, 2007.   CRITERIA FOR NETWORK SERVICE PROJECT PARTICIPANTS LEVEL I  Student has an ongoing commitment to social justice issues and a sincere interest in direct service.  Student has a willingness to live a simple life style, i.e., doing without air conditioning and sleeping on the floor.  Student is interested in living the challenges and joys of community.  Student is willing to explore and bring to life the connection between service and Gospel values through prayer, meditation, and reflection.  Student is responsible and open to new experiences and people.  Student must be in 7th grade or older for Level I Projects and for ‘Project Harvest’   LEVEL II  Student has an ongoing commitment to social justice issues and is interested in and open to learning how to advocate for structural change.  Student has an interest in performing direct service.  Student enjoys academic research into underlying issues (cultural, structural, institutional, and economic) that contribute to social injustice.  Student has a willingness to live a simple life style, i.e., doing without air conditioning and sleeping on the floor.  Student is interested in living the challenges and joys of community.  Student is willing to explore and bring to life the connection between service and Gospel values through prayer, meditation, and reflection.  Student is currently a 10th/11th/12th grader who has previously participated in a Network Summer Project or its equivalent. Preference will be given to current 10th and 11th graders.  Student is responsible for studying resource material and is willing to share her/his experience and reflections. Winter 2007 Dear Applicant: Enclosed is the application packet for the Network Summer Projects. The Network Service Projects, now in their 17th year, offer students a unique experience of service and community, which has consistently made a significant impact on the lives of all who have been involved with it. In addition to serving the poor and marginalized it is hoped you experience a personal transformation by living in a communal setting, practicing simple living, and maintaining a positive and open attitude. One of the great benefits of every service project is the opportunity to develop new friendships with students from across the country who come from a variety of ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. You will be expected to step outside of your comfort zone to reach out and make certain that everyone feels like an important part of the “project community.” “Inclusiveness” is the attitude that you are expected to bring with you, so that all participants have a rich, affirming experience. At most locations you will sleep on the floor, drink water from the tap as opposed to bottled water, and personally cook and eat nutritious, well-balanced, basic meals with provisions made for vegetarians and some easily accommodated allergies, severe allergies maybe a deterrent to being accepted into a Service Project. In some locations there will be no air conditioning and shower facilities will not be luxurious. At times, you will be asked to walk a fair distance with your project leaders; we recommend that you wear comfortable walking shoes. Following each day’s activities there will be time for reflection and group sharing. In solidarity with the poor, this is the time to leave behind the materialism and commercialism of today’s world. Entertainment in the evenings will be simple and generally “at home”. These simple challenges pale in comparison to the deprivations experienced by millions of our impoverished sisters and brothers in the US and around the world – that is the whole point! Please know that there will be no time given during the projects for ‘touring or shopping’ since these activities are not in keeping with the spirit of “living simply”. Thousands of Sacred Heart students have mastered these situations and maintain fond memories and fine friendships for many years. If you are willing to modify your lifestyle for the designated time period, we encourage you to apply. The deadline of your application is February 1st, 2007. The project coordinators will select the participants for their individual projects. If at any time you have questions about the application process, please feel free to fax/email/call the coordinator of these Network Service Projects. Sincerely,

	Application Form for HS Students
	Please print clearly Project Preference 1st_____________________    2nd______________________ Dates of the Project_____________ Dates of the Project______________ If applying for LEVEL II Project PLEASE complete 8 – A 1. NAME ____________________________________________________________                         LAST                     FIRST                     MIDDLE   2. ADDRESS ______________________________________________________________ CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE _________________________________ TEL # ( )________________________ EMAIL __________________________   3. DATE OF BIRTH _______________________   4. AGE /GENDER _________________________   5. SCHOOL, CITY, STATE ________________________________________________   6. CURRENT GRADE ______________   7. PARENT/GUARDIAN:   NAME: ____________________________ NAME:__________________________________   ADDRESS: ________________________ ADDRESS: _______________________________   PHONE #: _________________________ PHONE #: _______________________________   8. COMMUNITY SERVICE EXPERIENCES. LIST VOLUNTEER JOBS, PROJECTS OF WHICH YOU HAVE HAD A PART.   JOB/PROJECT DESCRIBE YOUR ROLE                                 DATES FROM - TO   a_____________________________________________________________________   b_____________________________________________________________________   c_____________________________________________________________________   d_____________________________________________________________________     8 - A If Applying for a Level II Project and have not participated in a Level I Network Summer Service Project, elaborate on how your service work is equivalent to a Level I Network Project.                   9. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES; LIST ANY OFFICES HELD,TEAMS,CLUBS,COMMITTEES, ETC. OF WHICH YOU HAVE BEEN A PART.   Teams, Clubs etc.   Describe Your Role                                 Dates: From – To   A___________________________________________________________________   B___________________________________________________________________   C___________________________________________________________________   D___________________________________________________________________   10. LIST SOME OF YOUR LEISURE ACTIVITIES AND HOBBIES.                 11. LIST YOUR EXPERIENCES WITH CHILDREN. INCLUDE THE NATURE OF THESE EXPERIENCES AND THE AGES OF THE CHILDREN.                 12. WHAT HAS MADE THE GREATEST IMPRESSION ON YOU IN YOUR SACRED HEART EDUCATION THUS FAR?           13. LIST THE NAMES AND AGES OF YOUR SISTERS AND BROTHERS.     14. WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS SERVICE PROGRAM, KNOWING THAT IT MAY NOT SATISFY YOUR SCHOOL’S COMMUNITY SERVICE REQUIREMENT?                 15. IF YOU ARE ACCEPTED TO THE PROJECT, ARE YOU WILLING TO LIVE A SIMPLE LIFE STYLE FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROJECT? WHAT DOES THIS MEAN TO YOU?                 16. ARE YOU APPLYING TO ANY OTHER PROGRAMS THAT MIGHT CONFLICT WITH YOUR ATTENDING A NETWORK SUMMER SERVICE PROJECT? (SUMMER SCHOOL, CAMP, ETC.)                   17. HAVE YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED TO A NETWORK SERVICE PROJECT? IF SO WHICH ONE?   ________________________________________________________________   Did you participate in it? ________ YES _________NO     18. DO YOU HAVE ANY ALLERGIES OR OTHER HEALTH CONDITIONS WHICH WE SHOULD BE AWARE OF IN ORDER TO ENSURE YOUR FULL PARTICIPATION AND SAFETY?             19. Please indicate the TWO people to whom you have given the Adult Reference for Students Form. They should know you well, be in a position to judge your general character and motivation, and be able to evaluate your qualification for the Network Service Project at this time. You should have a reference from a teacher AND the Dean of Students OR Director of Community Service OR Campus Minister OR Advisor. Please give complete addresses including:   Name                          Address (street, city, state, zip)            Relationship ______________________ ______________________________ ___________ _____________________________ _________________________ _________ _______________ _____________________________ ____________________ _______________ __________________________________ ______________ Students selected to participate in Network Service Projects are responsible for their own transportation costs and will be assessed a non-refundable participant’s fee of $20/Day (Note: ISEA, Project Harvest, and Sprout Creek Conservation Corps. total cost is $360 plus transportation.) DUE THURSDAY MARCH 29, 2007. THIS CHECK IS TO BE GIVEN TO THE COORDINATOR AT THE SCHOOL – THE SCHOOL INTURN WILL SEND ONE CHECK FOR ALL STUDENTS ATTENDING PROJECTS TO THE ‘NETWORK OFFICE’. Limited financial aid is available; see your school’s contact for Network Service Projects for more information. If selected, I agree to abide by all the rules of the Network summer project, including no use of tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs. I also understand that I am pledging to live simply and in community with others. I will be returning to my Sacred Heart School in the fall (unless I am graduating).   _________________________________________________________________ Your signature                                                                 Date   ________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian signature                                                 Date   _________________________________________________________________ Signature of Head of High School                                         Date   _________________________________________________________________ Signature of Head of School                                                 Date   ________________________________________________________________ Signature of School’s Contact for Network Service Projects     Date   NETWORK SERVICE PROJECT Summer of 2007 ADULT REFERENCE FOR STUDENTS PLEASE RETURN THIS TO THE APPLICANT IN A SEALED ENVELOPE THAT YOU HAVE SIGNED ACROSS THE SEAL By Thursday, February 1, 2007 TO THE APPLICANT: I waive my right of access to this reference form.   Student Signature: _________________________________ Date: ____________________ Printed Student Name: ______________________________   TO THE REFERENCE: The Network Service Project seeks mature, well-balanced students motivated to helping the poor and marginalized. The volunteers live simply and inclusively in community along with the adult staff for a one to two week period of time. Further information on the program is available through your school’s contact for Network Service Projects. We would like you to help us to get to know the applicant as we consider her/his application for acceptance into this program. Please return this form in a signed, sealed envelope to the applicant by February 1, 2007. Thank you in advance for your time and cooperation. 1. What is your relationship to the applicant? How long have you known her/him?         2. Describe how the applicant works and interacts with others.           3. Have you seen the applicant assume a leadership role or display personal initiative? Explain.           4. How does the applicant appear to cope in stressful situations?           5. What would you identify as the applicant’s outstanding strengths? Applicant's weaknesses? How well does the applicant know her/his strengths and weaknesses? Include 3 adjectives that BEST describe the applicant.         6. How would you describe the applicant’s motivation for applying to the Network Service Project?         7. Are you aware of any health issues that may affect this student’s full participation in a Network Service Project? Explain.   Please rate the applicant in the following areas by circling one number 1 = “WEAK” and 5 = ”OUTSTANDING”.   Sense of Humor 1 2 3 4 5 Dependability 1 2 3 4 5   Initiative 1 2 3 4 5 Common Sense 1 2 3 4 5   Effective use of time 1 2 3 4 5 Enthusiasm 1 2 3 4 5   Ability to express feelings 1 2 3 4 5 Ability to work alone 1 2 3 4 5   Ability to get along with others 1 2 3 4 5 Ability to work with others 1 2 3 4 5 Emotional stability 1 2 3 4 5 Ability to handle stress 1 2 3 4 5   Tact in dealing with others 1 2 3 4 5 Ability to work under pressure 1 2 3 4 5   Ability to make decisions 1 2 3 4 5 Ability to adapt to new situations 1 2 3 4 5   Creativity and imagination 1 2 3 4 5 Ability to adapt to unstructured situations 1 2 3 4 5   Ability to work through conflict 1 2 3 4 5 Ability to live with others 1 2 3 4 5   Openness to direction in work 1 2 3 4 5 Verbal communication skills 1 2 3 4 5   ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++   Overall, how would you rate this applicant? 1. _______ Okay, but some reservations   2. _______ Good, better than many   3. _______ Very good, no reservations at all   4. _______ Exceptional, a really rare find.   Your Signature: _____________________________________ Date: _____________________   Relationship to applicant: _____________________________ Phone: ____________________   Student’s Name: ___________________________________   PLEASE COMPLETE ALL PAGES PLEASE RETURN THIS TO THE APPLICANT IN A SEALED ENVELOPE THAT YOU HAVE SIGNED ACROSS THE SEAL By Thursday, February 1, 2007