To: 8 th Grade AVID Teachers AVID 2018 8th Grade Standout Angels Scholars Application Please use this checklist to assist you in making sure your application submission is complete. Check each box as you gather the information. If you have any questions, please call Joyce Beynon at (714) 966-4445. *** Application deadline is Wednesday, February 28, 2018 by 4:30 p.m. *** Applications must be received by the deadline. Late and/or incomplete applications will NOT be considered for the scholarship. Faxed/scanned submissions must be followed by original. Please keep a copy of all paperwork submitted and submit original. Checklist Completed Application (in blue or black ink or typed) Eligible students should meet the 2.8 GPA criteria Strong consideration is given to the essay, extra-curricular activities, and leadership activities Completed 8th Grade Standout Nomination Form by the AVID Coordinator/AVID Teacher Completed Student Essay Signed Authorization & Release (parent/guardian) Attached or Sent Official Transcript with GPA Emailed picture (jpg or gif are accepted) of the AVID 8 th Grade Standout to Joyce Beynon at jbeynon@ocde.us Send application to: Orange County Department of Education: AVID Attention: Joyce Beynon 200 Kalmus Drive, P.O. Box 9050 Costa Mesa, CA 92628-9050
Orange County Department of Education AVID 8th Grade Standout Angels Scholar Application To be completed by the AVID student Please Print Clearly in Blue or Black Ink or Type District School Name AVID Teacher s Name Telephone ( ) AVID Teacher s Email Eighth Grade Standout s Full Legal Name: Last Name First Name Middle Initial Mailing Address: Street Address / / of Birth Male Female City State Zip Home/Cell Phone Number ( ) Cell Phone Number ( ) Parent/Guardian Student Grades in AVID (Check all that apply) 6 th 7 th 8 th Name of high school you will be attending Does the high school offer AVID? Yes No Will you be enrolled in AVID in high school? Yes No Page 1 of 5
Student s Name: Family Information: Parents /Guardians highest level of formal education: Father/Guardian Mother/Guardian No high school No high school Some high school Some high school High school graduate High school graduate Some college Some college Two-year college graduate Two-year college graduate Four-year college/university graduate Four-year college/university graduate Post-graduate study Post-graduate study Occupation: Father/Guardian Mother/Guardian Parent/Guardian Email Address College you would like to attend Your anticipated occupation Community Involvement in Grades 6-8 (see Appendix A) Hours s Organization Description Per Week Mo/Yr Mo/Yr Page 2 of 5
Student s Name: Leadership & Extra-Curricular Activities in Grades 6-8: Activity Role Description of Activity & Responsibility Hours s (Member, player, officer, captain, etc) Per Week Mo/Yr Mo/Yr Formal Essay Requirement To be completed by the nominated AVID student Directions for Writing Submit a typed, double-spaced, 250-500 word essay on the topic listed below. The essay will be awarded points toward your application score. Please see attached rubric (see Appendix B) for guidelines. Number each page of your essay Write your name in the top right corner of each page Staple the essay together and submit it with your application Writing Topic Write an autobiographical essay including the topics below: Describe your qualities and accomplishments that make you a deserving AVID award recipient. Describe how you will be successful in high school. Describe how you will continue contributing to your community. Page 3 of 5
Student s Name: AUTHORIZATION TO USE LIKENESS AND MATERIALS I hereby authorize Orange County Department of Education AVID and Angels Baseball Foundation to use my picture (videotapes, digital pictures or movies, or photographs) and scholarship essay in any material promoting AVID or Angels Scholars. Full Name of Student: (Print or type) Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature RELEASE OF INFORMATION AUTHORIZATION AND SIGNATURE I authorize Orange County Department of Education AVID and Angels Baseball Foundation to receive any and all educational and financial records from my file, including evidence of enrollment, class schedules, quarter or semester grades, units completed, cumulative grade point average, and evidence of financial need. I authorize this release to be in effect during all years in which I am enrolled as a high school student. I certify that I have considered each question carefully and that my statements are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. Name of School (current) Student Signature Birth / / Last 4 digits of SSN or Legal Resident # Name of Parent/Guardian Parent/Guardian Signature Application Deadline Wednesday, February 28, 2018 by 4:30 p.m. Application must be received by the deadline. Page 4 of 5
Orange County Department of Education AVID 8th Grade Standout Angels Scholar Nomination Recommendation Requirement To be completed by the AVID Coordinator/AVID Teacher Name of Student School Name of Teacher District Email On school letterhead, please respond to the following questions and attach it to this form. Please be sure to include your contact information (telephone number, e-mail address) in case we need to contact you for additional verification. Limit your response for both questions to one-page. *** This letter of recommendation may add value to student s application. *** 1. Why was this student selected as your school s 8th Grade Standout? 2. What should the award committee know about this student that is not evident in the application and essay? AVID Coordinator/Teacher Signature Application Deadline Wednesday, February, 28 2018 by 4:30 p.m. Application must be received by the deadline. Page 5 of 5
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Appendix A Community Involvement Examples Library aide Team captain (Little League, etc.) Club member or officer Web master Peer counseling Beach clean-up Graffiti removal Set design Tutoring/online tutoring Coach/assistant coach Referee/umpire Community Service Center (e.g. YMCA, YWCA, Jewish Community Center, Boys and Girls Club, etc.) Church/religious group (any service)
Appendix B 8 th Grade 2018 Angels Scholar Rubric Years in AVID (Includes 8 th grade year) GPA Community Involvement (Cumulative through middle school) 2-3 years - 5 pts. 3.8-4.0-5 pts. 41-50 hrs. - 5 pts. 1 year - 3 pts. 3.5-3.79-4 pts. 31-40 hrs. - 4 pts. 3.3-3.49-3 pts. 21-30 hrs. - 3pts. 3.0-3.29-2 pts. 11-20 hrs. - 2 pts. 2.8-2.99-1 pt. 5-10 hrs. - 1 pt. Leadership & Extra-Curricular Leader in more than one organization (Officer, Captain, Founder) 5 pts. Leader in organization (Officer, Captain, Founder) 4 pts. Member of more than one organization (club, team, etc.) 3 pts. Member of an organization (club, team, etc.) 2 pts. Participation in events (one day event - beach clean-up, etc,) 1 pt. Essay Excellent - 10 pts. Good - 8 pts. Fair - 6 pts. Poor - 0 pts. 2018 Essay Rating Rubric 10 8 6 0 Excellent Essay The score of 10 is given to those truly outstanding essays. Answers the question completely and succinctly. Gives a relevant example, and shares personal experiences. Shows true commitment and passion to succeeding. Not only tells of challenges, but also shares how he/she overcame these challenges and how overcoming challenges will help him/her be successful later in life. Good Essay The essay demonstrates strong levels of academic and personal achievement. Answers the question completely and succinctly. Gives relevant examples, and shares personal experiences. Fair Essay The essay barely answers the prompt, and does not demonstrate academic or personal achievement. Writes in general terms, or is vague, does not give relevant examples, or does not share personal experiences. Unacceptable for Scholarship Does not answer the question.