Smoky Hill AVID Application 2016-17 Please Print Legibly Student Name: CCSD Student ID#: Parent/Guardian Name: Home Address: City: Zip Home Phone: Office Phone: Email address: 1. Are you currently living in the Smoky Hill High school attendance area? Y / N 2. Are you currently in AVID? Y / N If so, how many years? 3. Did you apply to the MYP program? Y / N If so, which program is your 1 st preference? MYP AVID 4. Based upon the information you have received about AVID, what kind of student do you think should be in AVID? 5. What do you think the purpose of the AVID program is? 1
6. What are your plans for the future? 7. Do you plan on going to a four year college or university? If the answer is yes, what do you need to do to accomplish this goal? 8. Circle members of your family who have graduated from a four year college or university within the United States. You may circle more than one. a. Dad b. Mom c. Brother or sister d. Grandparents e. No members of my immediate family have attended a four year college or university 9. How do you identify yourself? Please mark all that apply: a. African American b. Asian c. Pacific Islander d. Native American e. Hispanic f. Caucasian g. Other (please specify) 10. Extra-Curricular Activities in school and outside of school : 2
11. Complete the writing sample on the next page. 12. Attached your current PowerSchool Grades. 13. Please obtain two teacher ation using the attached forms. 14. Participation in AVID includes the following requirements: Enroll in the AVID elective class each year. Maintain an AVID notebook. Take CORNELL notes in all classes and keep track of assignments. Participate in AVID tutorial groups and prepare tutorial questions prior to class. Take a rigorous college preparatory curriculum including an AP class and exam. Study a minimum of one hour each day. Maintain a 2.5 GPA and/or a minimum of Cs in all classes. Abide by the AVID Code of Conduct. Participate in 10 hours of community service each year. Do you agree to abide by the above requirements? Y / N Student Signature Date: Parent Signature Date: *** Completed applications should be returned to Mrs. Eaton (Room II-406) or Mr. Gonzales (Green Dean s Office). Incomplete applications will not be considered. 3
AVID Application Writing Sample Directions: Write a one-paragraph essay on what you think it takes to be academically successful in high school. Please return your completed paragraph with your application. Try to follow this format: An introductory sentence At least three main ideas with one specific example for each main idea A concluding statement Remember: Good writing often begins with organizing your thoughts in an outline. 4
SHHS AVID Application Teacher Recommendation Form Student s Name: Recommending Teacher: AVID - Advancement Via Individual Determination - is a four year college prep program offered at Smoky Hill High School. This program is designed to help prepare students for the rigors of college by providing study, organizational, reading, writing, inquiry, and collaboration skills. The AVID program is looking for students who meet the national standard for in the middle and are highly motivated to attend a 4-year university. ** Due to limited space, not all nominated students can participate in AVID. We greatly value your opinion in the determining of who will be awarded the spots by the completion of the rubric below. This ation form should be returned to Mrs. Eaton (II-406) or Mr. Gonzales (Green Dean) not the student. AVID truly appreciates your support of the program and students! Above Average Average Below Average Score Individual Motivation 3 2 1 Willingness to collaborate 3 2 1 and work with others Positive attendance 3 2 1 Comes to class prepared 3 2 1 Participation in class 3 2 1 Seeks help when needed 3 2 1 Leadership qualities 3 2 1 Classroom behavior 3 2 1 Has the ability and drive to take AP classes Overall Recommendation 3 2 1 I highly with reservations Total Score I do not Teacher Signature Date 5
SHHS AVID Application Teacher Recommendation Form Student s Name: Recommending Teacher: AVID - Advancement via Individual Determination - is a four year college prep program offered at Smoky Hill High School. This program is designed to help prepare students for the rigors of college by providing study, organizational, reading, writing, inquiry, and collaboration skills. The AVID program is looking for students who meet the national standard for in the middle and are highly motivated to attend a 4-year university. ** Due to limited space, not all nominated students can participate in AVID. We greatly value your opinion in the determining of who will be awarded the spots by the completion of the rubric below. This ation form should be returned to Mrs. Eaton (II-406) or Mr. Gonzales (Green Dean) not the student. AVID truly appreciates your support of the program and students! Above Average Average Below Average Score Individual Motivation 3 2 1 Willingness to collaborate 3 2 1 and work with others Positive attendance 3 2 1 Comes to class prepared 3 2 1 Participation in class 3 2 1 Seeks help when needed 3 2 1 Leadership qualities 3 2 1 Classroom behavior 3 2 1 Has the ability and drive to take AP classes Overall Recommendation 3 2 1 I highly with reservations Total Score I do not Teacher Signature Date 6