Landstown Middle School

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1 Landstown Middle School 2204 Recreation Drive Virginia Beach, VA AVID APPLICATION FOR RISING 7 th & 8 th GRADE STUDENTS All information should be completed by the student applicant to the best of his/her ability. Short answer responses should be written in complete sentences and a minimum of three sentences in length. Questions concerning the application and/or the application process can be directed to Emily Wilson, AVID School Counselor at emily.wilson@vbschools.com or Moira Culp, AVID Site Coordinator at moira.culp@vbschools.com Student Name: Age: Grade you WILL BE entering in Fall 2016: Home Address: Virginia Beach, VA 234 Home Phone: Parent/Guardian Name(s): Parent Work Number: Parent Cell Number: Parent Current Homeroom Teacher: How did you hear about the AVID program?

2 Fill in your grades for each course listed. Subject English Math Science Social Studies Elective Elective Elective (Zero Bell if Applicable) Second Quarter Grade First Semester Grade DIRECTIONS: Use complete sentences to answer each of the following questions. Be sure each answer is a MINIMUM of three sentences long. You may attach additional paper if needed. 1. What are your academic strengths? What are the challenges you face academically? 2. What is the biggest obstacle that you have ever had to overcome, and how did you do it?

3 3. What about AVID appeals to you? What makes you a strong candidate for the AVID elective? 4. What plans do you have for college? Include any information you would like, including the college/university you want to attend and the field you would like to study (business, law, medicine, science, the arts, etc). 5. What are your academic and career goals for the future? How do you believe college will help you achieve these goals?

4 Are you willing to take AVID as an ALL YEAR academic elective? YES NO Are you interested in the zero bell PE option? YES NO (see attached form for details about zero bell PE) Do you and your parents understand that parent participation is an essential part of your success and the success of the AVID program? YES NO Please return this application to the Landstown Main Guidance Office no later than January 22 nd Friday, January 22, 2016 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED ON TIME RECEIVE FIRST CONSIDERATION Please read and sign the Terms of Agreement for Enrollment in AVID. AVID Terms of Agreement for Enrollment I agree to enroll in the AVID Elective Class for the entire academic year. I agree to take notes in my core subject areas as required by AVID. I agree to keep my binder organized as required by AVID. I agree to maintain good attendance and be punctual for all my classes. I agree to participate in tutorials as required by AVID. I agree to keep my parents informed of AVID programs and activities. I agree to complete my assignments in all classes, including AVID. I agree to ask for help and talk with my AVID teacher and/or counselor when necessary. I agree to keep a positive attitude and be enthusiastic about preparing for college. Student Signature: Parent Signature: Date: Date:

5 Zero Bell PE Option: FAQ Landstown Middle School What is Zero Bell PE? It s an option only available to students enrolled in certain programs. Students come to school early at 8am to take their PE class. The class is from 8:05-8:55 and students particpate in their grade level Health/PE course. After class, students are dismissed to homeroom or the cafeteria for breakfast. Who can take zero bell PE? Zero Bell PE is an option available ONLY to 6 th, 7 th and 8 th grade students enrolled in either our Spanish Immersion program or our AVID elective class. Why take zero bell PE? You have the opportunity to take PE in the morning, which leaves your two elective spots open. You can now take AVID as one elective, and another class such as Tech Ed, Teen Living, Exploratory Spanish, Band, etc. as your second elective. Is there transportation available to school? Unfortunately, due to the optional part of zero bell PE, students must get a ride to school. No school bus transportation is available. Is there anything different about zero bell PE from PE during their normal elective time? No. The exact same cirriculum is used for students in all PE classes, including zero bell PE. What if my student cannot get a ride or is not interested in taking zero bell PE? That s not a problem. Your student s elective classes will be Health/PE and AVID then. Health/PE is a required class for all middle school students. If you have further questions, please contact Emily Wilson, AVID Counselor for Landstown Middle, at emily.wilson@vbschools.com or call the Guidance Office at

6 Parent Application Parents/Guardian Names (Please print) Address Virginia Beach, VA Home and Cellphone Number Parent (s) Parent s Highest Level of Education (Circle one for each parent.) Mom: /University/College/Technical School /Masters /Doctorate Dad: /University/College/Technical School / Masters /Doctorate Does your child receive services through any of the following: Special Education /Gifted /504 Please use the space below to share any special circumstances with regards to your child (ex. Illness, illness of immediate family member, death in the family, active duty military, foster care, single parent household, gifted underachiever ) As a parent or guardian you must support your child in his or her attempt to pursue the dream of going to college and be an advocate for his or her success. Are you willing to attend at least one informational meeting about AVID and help ensure that your child is studying 1 to 2 hours after school and keeping an organized binder and planner? (Yes/No) Parent/Guardian Signature(s): Parent/Guardian Signature(s): Date: Date:

7 Teacher Recommendation Form Please place a check mark in the appropriate box. Please select ONE current core teacher to complete a Teacher Recommendation Form for you. Teachers: Please submit your completed forms directly to Emily Wilson in main guidance. DO NOT RETURN THE FORM TO THE STUDENT! Thanks! Student Name: Teacher Name: 1. Individual Determination (intrinsically motivated) Yes, this student has this characteristic. No, this student does not have this characteristic. 2. Collaborative 3. Positive Attitude 4. Completes Assignments 5. Organizational Skills Do you recommend this student for AVID? Yes No Why or why not? Teacher signature: Teacher position: