AVID @ Fairfax

8225 South 59th Avenue

Laveen, Arizona 85339

602-764-9048 Fax 602-237-4439

Application Packet

Student Name ______ID ______

Student Grade ______

Checklist:

____Application Filled Out

____Parent Information Sheet Completed

____Personal Statement Completed

____2 Teacher Recommendations

____Return to the Fairfax Registration Office 2127

AVID @ Fairfax

8225 South 59th Avenue

Laveen, Arizona 85339

602-764-9048 Fax 602-237-4439

APPLICATION

Dear Parents,

We are pleased to inform you that your son/daughter has been selected as a potential candidate for the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program at Fairfax High School. AVID is an elective class offered to students who would like to prepare for four-year universities. The curriculum features writing, inquiry, collaboration, reading, note-taking, study skills, and college/career/motivational activities. College students are in the classroom as tutors twice a week and field trips are taken to universities. Students must commit to taking notes in subject area classes on a daily basis and to taking more challenging coursework.

In addition to the application and personal statement, our AVID site team will conduct interviews with interested AVID students. We are choosing students based on several qualities including:

Application

Attendance

GPA

Behavior records

Work ethic

Motivation/ Desire

We will notify you in writing if you are accepted.

Parent / Student Application

My child and I are interested in the AVID college preparatory program at FairfaxHigh School.

Student’s Name (please Print): ______ID ______

Parent/ Guardian Name (Please Print): ______

Address: ______Phone Number: ( ) ______

School Currently Attending: ______GPA (last report card) ______

Parent Signature: ______

Student Signature: ______

Would your child be the first in your immediate family to graduate from college? Yes / No

AVID @ Fairfax

What is an AVID Student?

An AVID student is an average, ordinary student who can be empowered to achieve extraordinary things.

AVID students take rigorous courses throughout high school, aiming at a four-year experience upon graduation.

AVID students maintain an academic curriculum that includes an AVID class every year which will count as an elective class.

AVID students volunteer thirty hours a year.

AVID students put forth great effort. Even though many resources are used, the final determinant of success is the student’s effort. The efforts will not go unrewarded. Meeting ones goals of graduation into the world of higher academics will open many doors to one’s future that might otherwise remain closed.

AVID students’ need parents’ support and their involvement influences a successful student outcome.

AVID students are role models for the program, other students and the community.

AVID students are willing to strive beyond their limits to push beyond the obvious.

ARE YOU THAT STUDENT? ARE YOU AN AVID STUDENT?

I AM THAT STUDENT! I AM AN AVID STUDENT! SIGN ME UP!

______

Student SignatureParent Signature

AVID @ Fairfax

8225 South 59th Avenue

Laveen, Arizona 85339

602-764-9048 Fax 602-237-4439

AVID Parent Information Sheet

Parent of applicant please respond to the following questions.

What do you see as your child’s strengths?

______

In What areas do you see your child needing support?

______

How do you see your child benefiting from the AVID program?

______

How do you see yourself supporting you child in the AVID program?

______

Will you participate in AVID Parent Nights and other AVID activities? YesNo

Personal Statement

Please write a personal statement as to why you would like to be in the AVID program. Write the personal statement in final copy form.

AVID @ Fairfax

8225 South 59th Avenue

Laveen, Arizona 85339

602-764-9048 Fax 602-237-4439

Recommendation Form

AVID – Advancement via Individual Determination

Date: ______

Dear: ______

(Teacher/Counselor/Administrator/Character Witness that is completing the application)

______is an applicant for the AVID @ Fairfax program. This is a course designed primarily for students who have college potential. I would appreciate it if you would take a few minutes to answer the following questions so that our AVID site team may determine an appropriate placement for the student. Please return this form to the student and he/she will turn it in with the application. If you like, please feel free to attach a letter of recommendation. Thank you for your help and consideration.

Mr. Keoni Dang

AVID Coordinator

  1. Do you believe this student would benefit from the support of the AVID Program?

___Yes___No

  1. Does this student seem to have college potential?

___Yes___No

  1. Does this student display good classroom work habits?

___Yes___Sometimes___No

  1. Does this student practice good citizenship?

___Yes___Sometimes___No

  1. Does this student have an acceptable attendance record?

___Yes___No

Other Comments:

Teacher/Counselor/Administrator Signature: ______
AVID @ Fairfax

8225 South 59th Avenue

Laveen, Arizona85339

602-764-9048 Fax 602-237-4439

Recommendation Form

AVID – Advancement via Individual Determination

Date: ______

Dear: ______

(Teacher/Counselor/Administrator/Character Witness that is completing the application)

______is an applicant for the AVID @ Fairfax program. This is a course designed primarily for students who have college potential. I would appreciate it if you would take a few minutes to answer the following questions so that our AVID site team may determine an appropriate placement for the student. Please return this form to the student and he/she will turn it in with the application. If you like, please feel free to attach a letter of recommendation. Thank you for your help and consideration.

Mr. Keoni Dang

AVID Coordinator

  1. Do you believe this student would benefit from the support of the AVID Program?

___Yes___No

  1. Does this student seem to have college potential?

___Yes___No

  1. Does this student display good classroom work habits?

___Yes___Sometimes___No

  1. Does this student practice good citizenship?

___Yes___Sometimes___No

  1. Does this student have an acceptable attendance record?

___Yes___No

Other Comments:

Teacher/Counselor/Administrator Signature: ______