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https://www.redsoxfoundation.org/redsoxscholars/

The Red Sox Scholars is a college success program that awards a $10,000 college scholarship to 12 Boston Public School 7th graders each year. The Foundation then provides academic, professional, and social support to students for at least the next nine years to ensure they graduate from college with as little debt as possible and prepared to enter the workforce– as well as feeling part of a family of resources for years to come

ELIGIBILITY

Legally enrolled as a full-time 7th-grade student in the Boston Public School District or at a Boston Public Charter School for School Year 2020-21.

Demonstrate strong academic potential.

Demonstrate strong financial need.

Completed applications must be submitted to RedSoxScholars@redsox.com by Friday, March 26, 2021.

The Application for the Red Sox Scholars Program can be found here.

The Application in Spanish/Español for the Red Sox Scholars Program can be found here.

Our selection committee looks forward to reading your application! The Scholar Selection Committee will review all eligible applications, giving careful consideration to all aspects of the application. The 20 application finalists will be invited to an interview with the Committee, who will then select 12 students to become 2021 Red Sox Scholars.

April 17, 2021, Fifty (50) semi-finalists receive a virtual interview invitation

May 8, 2021, Twenty (20) finalists receive a virtual interview invitation

May 15, 2021, Finalist Interview Day via Zoom

May 28, 2021, Twelve (12) 2020 Scholars receive their acceptance letter

Tips for Remote Learning

In preparation for the beginning of a new year, we offer the following suggestions for setting yourself up for success:

• Practice a good sleep routine now. Over the next few nights, practice going to bed and waking up earlier.

• Homeroom starts at 8:15 am. Wake up early enough to have breakfast, stretch, exercise, or meditate and organize your materials for the day. Try to log on 5 minutes early in case there are any technical difficulties.

• Get organized. If possible, designate one space you will use for live classes each day. Be sure that it has room to lay out your materials and is free from distractions. Headphones are not required, but may help students focus by filtering outside noises.

To learn how to navigate Google Classroom, view this video tutorial: Parents Guide to Google Classroom 2020 or the BPS reference sheet How to Access Google Classroom from Home.

Zoom Norms and Expectations

Your behavior on ZOOM calls should be very similar to how you would act in person at school.

• Set yourself up:

  • sitting up somewhere that is quiet and without distractions

  • with the material and supplies, you will need for each class

• Log in to Clever

• Join class a few minutes before start time*

• Rename yourself to show your first and last name

  • In the box that has your face in it, click the three dots in the top right corner and select “Rename” and type in your full name

• Have your camera on** - make sure:

  • your face is visible

  • you are dressed appropriately

  • your background is school appropriate

  • your facial expressions and physical gestures are appropriate and respectful

• We recommend hiding your self-view. It can be distracting!

  • In the box that has your face in it, click the three dots in the top right corner and select “Hide Self-View”

• Keep your microphone muted unless you are called on or asked to unmute

(you can temporarily unmute by holding down the space bar while you talk)

• Use chat only as directed - stay on topic and school appropriate

• When speaking:

  • wait your turn

  • stay on topic

  • don’t say things you wouldn’t say in an actual classroom

• Be respectful of everyone on the call

• Do NOT share ZOOM links or passwords with anyone

• Do NOT record or photograph any portion of an online class - this is a school-wide mandate and any infraction will carry heavy consequences

• You are welcome to have a water bottle with you during Zoom calls but save eating for breaks and lunchtime as it can be a distraction to you and others.

* Tardiness to online classes will affect classroom conduct grades

** Please private message your teacher using the chat or email if you are having

difficulty with your camera or microphone

***Please reach out to your teacher if you are tardy