Promise Scholars Application

Highline Promise Scholars: 

Highline Promise Specialists/Navigators support high school students in grades 10-12 and first year college students at Highline College in post-secondary exploration centered on the experience of self-identified male/non binary students of color. Promise Scholars targets self identifying males/non-binary students of color to address existing gaps in  post-secondary enrollment, persistence, and credential obtainment. Promise Scholars provides students with 1 on 1 support (college exploration, resume help, academic advising, etc.), culturally relevant workshops, workforce development, and field trips! 

Contact your Promise Scholar Specialists
  • Highline High School: Savanna Harper savanna.harper@highlineschools.org
  • Mount Rainier High School: Armando T. Ortiz armando.ortiz@highlineschools.org 
  • Evergreen High School: Ramsey Fruean  ramsey.fruean@highlineschools.org
  • Tyee High School: Jordan Santos  jordan.santos@highlineschools.org
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First name

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Last name *
Gender  *
Student ID  *
High School *
Address *
Cell phone number *
Birthdate *
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Parent guardian first and last name *
Parent guardian email *
Grade *
Race
(Check all that apply)
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Ethnicity *
This program is welcome to all students but centers the experience of  Black/African-American/African, Latino/Latinx, Pacific Islander and Native American male students. Do you  identify as a male and one or more of these race categories?
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What language is typically spoken at home?
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What clubs/sports/hobbies do you currently participate in?  *
Do you have any skills, talents, or other interests that you would be interested in sharing with the community?
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Why are you interested in participating in the Promise Scholars Program?  *
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What is your current plan for life after high school?  *
Are you a first generation college student? (Neither parent has graduated from college)  *
Are you currently facing any challenges that may prevent you from pursing the post-secondary pathway of your choice? Select all that apply.
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Future Ready

How confident are you about achieving your plans for after high school?

Rate from 1 to 5:

5: I’m very confident!

4: I’m mostly confident.

3: I’m somewhat confident.

2: I’m not very confident.

1: I’m not confident at all.

Think about things like preparing for college, future career goals, and the resources available to you.


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I'm not confident at all
I'm very confident

Belonging 

How strongly do you feel a sense of belonging at your school?

5: I feel a strong connection and belonging!

4: I feel mostly connected and belong

3: I feel somewhat connected, but could feel more included.

2: I don’t feel very connected and often feel left out.

1: I don’t feel connected at all and don’t feel like I belong.

Think about things like feeling respected by staff, feeling welcome, and being able to be yourself.


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I don’t feel connected at all and don’t feel like I belong.
I feel a strong connection and belonging!

Academic 

How do you feel about your academic success and the support you get at school?

5: I feel super confident and supported and have been able to maintain A’s and B’s! 

4: I feel good, but there’s room for improvement.

3: I’m doing okay, but I would like additional support. 

2: I’m struggling and will be able to improve with additional support. 

1: I’m struggling and don’t feel like I will be able to improve. 

Think about things like how much your teachers and staff encourage you, getting good grades, having additional support to improve grades.

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I’m struggling and don’t feel like I will be able to improve.
I feel super confident and supported and have been able to maintain A’s and B’s!

Culture

Do you feel your culture and identity is represented in your school?

Rate 1 to 5

5: My culture and identity is always celebrated and honored in my school. 

4: My culture and identity are occasionally celebrated in my school and during multicultural week

3: My culture and identity are only celebrated during multicultural week. 

2: My culture and identity are rarely represented or celebrated  in my school. 

1:I don’t see my culture and identity celebrated or represented in my school. 

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I don’t see my culture and identity celebrated or represented in my school.
My culture and identity is always celebrated and honored in my school.

Trusted Adult

Do you currently have an adult you trust and can go to for advice at your school?

Rate 1 to 5 

5: I feel very connected/trust all of  the adults/staff in my school. 

4: I feel somewhat connected/trust multiple adults/staff in my school. 

3: I only feel connected/trust Promise Scholars/Future Center staff at my school. 

2: I only feel connected/trust 1 adult/staff member at my school.

1: I don't feel connected/trust any adult/staff at my school at all.


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I don't feel connected/trust any adult/staff at my school at all.
I feel very connected/trust all of the adults/staff in my school.
Please share any additional information about yourself or any specific goals you hope to achieve through the Promise Scholars Program.
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How did you hear about this program?  *
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