EmailMe Form - Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert, III

Travel Dates: Sunday, March 23, 2025 - Saturday, March 29, 2025
Destinations: Tennessee | Alabama | Georgia

Application Deadline: January 24, 2025 at 11:59pm

************************** APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS ***************************

1. Applicants must reside in or attend a high school within District 1.
2. Applicants must follow @commissionergilbertsoffice on Instagram, like the Spring Break Expedition: Civil Right Tour Post, and tag three people under the post.
3. Applicants must submit a typed response to essay prompt: “What impact would the Civil Rights Expedition have on you?”
4. Applicants must submit a scanned copy of of their most recent report card.
5. Application must be complete and signed by the applicant and a parent/guardian.

*Applications will be considered on an individual basis; submission of an application does not guarantee selection/participation.

*Any submissions without the proper supporting documents or that do not meet the required criteria will not be considered.

******************** APPLICATION DEADLINE is January 24, 2025! *********************

Applicants will be selected and notified via email by January 31, 2025. Please be sure to monitor your email, as those selected will have 24 hours to accept the offer.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our District 1 Office at (305) 474-3011 or email district1@miamidade.gov.

General Information

Applicants Name *

First Middle Last

Home Address *

Street Address City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code

Name of High School *

Grade *

Student ID Number *

Gender *

Date of Birth *

MM / DD / YYYY

Email Address *

Cell Phone *

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Sweatshirt Size *

Instagram Handle

PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION

Parent/Guardian No. 1 Name *

First Last

Relationship *

Email Address *

Cell Phone *

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Home Address *

Street Address City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code

Parent/Guardian No. 2 Name

First Last

Relationship

Email Address

Cell Phone

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Home Address

Street Address City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code

REFERENCES

Please list one teacher or school official as your reference

Name *

First Last

Position *

Email Address *

Phone *

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Essay Prompt

The Civil Rights Movement was a pivotal period in American history that led to significant social and legal changes. For this essay, reflect on a key event, leader, or moment in the movement that has had a lasting impact on society today.

In 300 words or less (150 words minimum), tell us how you believe the struggles and achievements of the Civil Rights Movement continue to shape the challenges and opportunities we face as a nation? Additionally, explain what you hope to learn or experience during this trip and how it will deepen your understanding of this important chapter in history.

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Most recent report card (Please scan and upload as a pdf. Screenshots will not accepted. (For help, see instructions below) *

If you do not have a physical copy of your report card to scan, please follow these instructions:

From the report card page in the student portal, click print. Once the printers pops up, scroll and look for print as a pdf. This will allow you to save the report card in the requested format.

Please note hat the report card must show the applicants full name.

Have you participated in a previous Spring Break Expedition led by Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert, III? *

Yes

No

If yes, please select all that apply.

Grand Canyon

New York

Washington, DC

I hereby affirm that the information submitted herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. *

Yes

Applicants Signature *

Clear

Parent/Guardian No. 1 Signature *

Clear

Parent/Guardian No. 2 Signature

Clear

Travel Dates: Sunday, March 23, 2025 - Saturday, March 29, 2025 Destinations: Tennessee | Alabama | Georgia Application Deadline: January 24, 2025 at 11:59pm

General Information

PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION

REFERENCES

Essay Prompt

Travel Dates: Sunday, March 23, 2025 - Saturday, March 29, 2025
Destinations: Tennessee | Alabama | Georgia

Application Deadline: January 24, 2025 at 11:59pm