2021-2022 Application for MC EPIC Program

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EPIC is a STEM program at Mill Creek High School. EPIC stands for Experiential, Project-based, Innovative, Collaborative, and Cross-Curricular.

Please submit this application through this Google form by February 12, 2021.
*We extended deadline to February 15, 2021 due to the long weekend.**

This program is intended for students enrolling in Geometry, Accelerated Geometry, Gifted Geometry, or Gifted Accelerated Geometry their freshman year at Mill Creek High School and have an interest in STEM and project-based learning.

4400 Braselton Highway, Hoschton, GA 30548 · Phone (678) 714-5850 · Fax (678) 714-5863
Twitter: @EpicMillcreek Instagram: @epicmillcreekhs
Website: https://www.gcpsk12.org/Domain/4850
#makeHighSchoolEPIC

Email *

Student Name: *

Student ID Number (If not a GCPS student, just answer with 0s): *

Current Middle School: *

Osborne Middle School

Jones Middle School

Other:

Do you currently receive Gifted services? *

Yes

Do you currently received Special Education services? *

Yes

Current 8th Grade Math Course: *

Algebra I

Gifted Algebra I

Accelerated Algebra I

Gifted Accelerated Algebra I

Other:

Current 8th Grade Math Teacher: *

Which Math do you intend to take in 9th grade? *

Geometry

Gifted Geometry

Accelerated Geometry

Gifted Accelerated Geometry

Which EPIC Program would you like to choose? *

EPIC Engineering - Foundations of Engineering

EPIC Engineering - Concepts of Engineering (OMS only - this means you are in Foundations of Engineering now in 8th grade)

What do you think you would like to do when you graduate from high school? *

What activities would you like to participate in at MCHS? *

As a Mill Creek High School EPIC Program student, I will: (check each box to acknowledge you agree) *

believe that I can learn and will learn;

work on assignments outside of school hours as needed;

manage my time wisely; and organize my daily tasks;

use eClass and Google classroom daily to help support my learning;

attend school regularly and be on time;

always do my best in my work;

work cooperatively with my classmates and school staff;

demonstrate leadership in all that I do;

take pride in my school;

come to school prepared with my homework and my supplies;

be honest in all I do

Required

Name of Parent/Guardian *

Preferred Phone Number *

Parent/Guardian Email Address *

As a parent/guardian of a Mill Creek High School EPIC Program student, I will: (check each box to acknowledge you agree) *

understand that MCHS EPIC will be a non-traditional classroom where students learn through problem solving, collaborate with other students, and utilize technology to enhance learning;

expect that my child can and will learn at or above grade level;

be involved in my child's education by supporting MCHS EPIC through parent involvement;

ensure that my child attends school regularly and is on time;

set up a routine for my child's home learning;

monitor my child's projects and stay informed regarding student progress and grades;

communicate regularly with my child's teachers;

talk with my child about his/her activities every day.

Required

We understand that the EPIC program includes additional courses and requirements that differ from traditional coursework at MCHS. This program provides a total of 7 credits per year with 4 credits earned through the EPIC program and 3 earned through additional courses during the school day. Although not required, students are strongly encouraged to bring a device such as a laptop or tablet with keyboard to class each day. We agree to comply with the program requirements and commit to the program for four years. We understand a student has to have successfully completed Algebra I or Accelerated Algebra I and will enter MCHS in Geometry. Middle school teachers will be consulted for recommendations for all students applying to the program. *

Check here to acknowledge the parent/guardian agrees with the above.

Check here to acknowledge the student agrees with the above.

Required

This question may be answered as an essay or in place of an essay you can be creative and submit a link to a video, presentation, time-line, storyboard, or other means of communications where you answer the two questions in an alternative format (please record link below and/or feel free to attach additional materials. Please make sure the share settings enable us to see your work.) EPIC learning is experiential, projected based, innovative, cross-curricular, and collaborative. This is a new approach to learning that require students to explore, discover and use critical thinking skills. To be successful, our team values time management, collaboration and problem solving skills. Describe and give specific examples demonstrating one of these three skills. In addition, share at least one other skill or interest that you believe will help you be successful in our project based environment. *

A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.

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