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AVID Student ApplicationDear Family,The AVID Elective is a 7th through 10th grade component of the AVID Secondary System that preparesstudents in the academic middle for admission to a four-year college or university. Students take an AVIDElective course throughout middle school and high school that provides them with the skills needed to besuccessful in advancing academically with the ultimate goal of attending college. For more than 30 years, AVIDhas been instrumental in preparing students for success in higher education.The core component of the AVID Secondary System is the AVID Elective, which supports students as theychallenge themselves in more rigorous classes. Students are taught study skills, note-taking, time management,writing skills, and research skills, while being immersed in a college-going culture. The class also includes tutoringsessions that are led by college students and provide support for success in the academically rigorous curriculum.Additionally, the AVID class provides access to information about colleges and universities through field trips,guest speakers, college tutors, scholarship opportunities, and college admission requirement information.AVID recruits students who are motivated to do well and who are serious about their academic future. Based ongrade point average and state test results, we feel that your child is an ideal candidate for the AVID Elective andhas been selected to participate in the recruitment process. Please complete the application, family information,and short answers on the following pages to help us better know your child and family circumstances.Application process: SVSD AVID 7th - 10th gradeFeb 1, 2016 – Informational letter for students who are eligible for participation in AVIDDateFeb 23, 2016 – AVID Recruitment Information NightDateMarch 8, 2016 – Students turn in completed family information form and short answer formDateMarch 8, 2016 – Teachers submit recommendation formDateMarch 14-17, 2016 – Students participate in student interviewsDateAll information shared on this form will be used for recruitment and selection of AVID students and will beheld confidential. If you would prefer to share this information in person or have additional questions prior tocompleting this form, please contact your child’s counselor or AVID Elective teacher. Please remove thispage, keep it for your reference, and return the application by March 8, 2016.DateAVID Elective Essentials for Middle School and High School
AVID Student ApplicationSTUDENT: Please complete the following application to be considered as a member of the AVID Elective. Pleasereturn your completed application to your counselor. Final acceptance will be determined upon completion of aninterview. (Please print with blue or black ink.)Personal DataName:LastFirstAddress:Number and StreetApt. #CityZip CodePhone: Parent or Guardian’s Name:Students who wish to be considered for the AVID Elective must return this form to:YOUR COUNSELOR BY MARCH 8th, AT 3P.M.Date
AVID Student ApplicationAcademic HonorsBriefly describe any scholastic distinctions or honors that you have earned, beginning with the fourth grade.Extracurricular, Personal, and Volunteer ActivitiesPlease list your main extracurricular, community, and family activities or hobbies in the order of their interestto you. Include specific events and/or major accomplishments, such as musical instruments played and/orparticipation in sports teams, etc.Opportunity to Share Attendance and Behavior Challenges1. How often are you absent from, or tardy to, class? Explain.2. Describe a past conflict with another student or staff member. How was it resolved?To the best of my knowledge, all information provided on this form is correct. I support my child’s interest injoining the AVID Elective in Snoqualmie Valley School District.Student’s SignatureParent/Guardian’s SignatureAVID Elective Essentials for Middle School and High School
AVID Student ApplicationStudent InformationThis information will assist us in identifying possible candidates who best fit the AVID profile. Please completethe following questionnaire. This information is confidential and will only be used by the AVID site team forplacement.1. Parent/Guardian’s Highest Educational LevelDid not graduate high schoolGraduated high schoolCompleted some collegeGraduated two-year collegeGraduated four-year collegePost-graduate education2. Ethnic Background (Mark all that apply.)African AmericanHispanic/LatinoAmerican Indian/Alaska NativeWhite/Non-HispanicAsianMulti-RacialPacific IslanderOther:Filipino3. Student’s GenderFemaleMale4. Supplemental Criteria: What other languages do you speak at home?5. Supplemental Criteria: Please record any challenges or circumstances that you have faced (optional).Students who wish to be considered for the AVID Elective must return thisform to: YOUR COUNSELOR BY March 8, 2016 AT 3 P.M.Date
AVID Student ApplicationStudent’s Name:Student Short Answer Questions1. What do you like most about school? What do you like least about school? Explain.2. What about AVID appeals to you? If you have previously participated in the AVID Elective, what did you gainfrom the experience, and why do you want to continue? What makes you a strong candidate for the AVIDElective?3. What is the biggest obstacle that you have ever had to overcome, and how did you do it?4. What are your academic goals for the future?5. Why do you believe that college is important? Will you be the first member of your family to go to college?If so, how does that make you feel?Students who wish to be considered for the AVID Elective must return thisform to: YOUR COUNSELOR BY March 8, 2016 AT 3 P.M.AVID Elective Essentials for Middle School and High School
AVID Student ApplicationClassroom Teacher Recommendation - Please give to a teacher of your choiceThe AVID Elective is an elective course for two/three years in middle school and four years in high school. Thiscourse will prepare students for the rigors of college preparatory classes by providing study and organizationalskills, as well as tutorial help from college mentors.Profile of an AVID student: 2.0–3.5 GPA First-generation student in family to attend college Highly motivatedAs we prepare to interview candidates, we are gathering as much information as possible about prospectivestudents. Please rate the student based on your perception of the student’s ability to be successful in the AVIDElective. Please return this form to the AVID site coordinator by March 8, 2016.DateStudent’s Name: Recommending strates motivation and tenacityWillingness to work with othersAcceptable attendance and on time to classBrings materialsSeeks help when neededActively participates in classPractices good citizenship and classroom behavior*Not all of the nominated students can participate in AVID next year because only a limited number of spacesare available. If you feel that this candidate should definitely be in AVID next year, please explain what makes thiscandidate exemplary. Accordingly, please let us know of any reservations that you may have about a candidate.Teachers may request online form from principals or counselors.
AVID Student Application Student Information This information will assist us in identifying possible candidates who best fit the AVID profile. Please complete the following questionnaire. This information is confidential and will only be used by the AVID site team for
