Choose one of the two options to apply!

Option #1: Write an essay on the topic: “How will access to technology from home help me to become College,

Career and Citizen-Ready?”

1. Essay must be a minimum of 250 words and typed or neatly hand-written 2. Send essay & following application to Heritage High School or apply and upload essay online at: https://goo.gl/forms/5WeBT75Squp3ZBRK2

VA STAR Application Student’s First and Last Name Student ID# Current School Current Grade Name of Parent/Guardian Address Zip Code Email Address Contact Phone Number Application & Essay is due by FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2018 Items may be completed online, hand delivered to Heritage High School, or returned by email, fax, or mail to: Chinell Callwood, Program Administrator 5800 Marshall Avenue, Newport News, VA 23605 Email: [email protected] Fax: (757) 247-9058

Option #2: Create an original video on the topic: “How will access to technology from home help me to become College,

Career and Citizen-Ready”

1. Follow the HeritageHS_STEM Twitter Account a. Post your video to Instagram or Twitter and make sure your page is not private b. Tag your video using #NNPSVAStar 2. Video must not exceed 1 minute and must comply with NNPS Rights and Responsibilities Handbook (pgs 21-20) 3. Complete the following form online: https://goo.gl/forms/5WeBT75Squp3ZBRK2 If you have any questions please contact the Governor's STEM Academy Program Administrator: Chinell Callwood 5800 Marshall Avenue, Newport News, VA 23605 Email: [email protected] Office Phone: (757) 928-6100 ext. 17567

ALL ITEMS MUST BE COMPLETED BY FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2018 Winners will be notified by April 18th and must attend Heritage High School's Virginia STAR “Bridging the Gap” ceremony on Thursday, April 26th at 6pm