DUE to Counseling Center BY: Friday, March 25, 2016

AVID Application

DUE to Counseling Center BY: Friday, March 25, 2016

AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) is a year-long, elective class offered to students who would like to prepare for entrance into a college or university. The curriculum features writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, reading, note-taking, study skills and college/career activities. Students will participate in field trips to colleges and universities. Students must commit to taking notes in classes on a daily basis and keeping organized by using their AVID binder. Criteria taken into consideration for all applicants include: Grades, interview, conduct, attendance, state test scores, and teacher recommendations.

Student Information:

Name: ______

first middle initial last

School: ______Grade: ______Gender: o Male o Female

Student ID: ______Date of Birth: ______Age:______

Home Phone: ______Cell Phone: ______

Home Address: ______

City: ______State: ______Zip Code: ______

Racial or Ethnic Group (check all that apply):

o Hispanic/Latino o Asian/Pacific Islander o Black/African American

o American Indian/Alaskan o White/Caucasian o Other

Parent/Guardian Information (to be completed by the parent or guardian):

Name: ______

first middle initial last

Home Address: ______

City: ______State: ______Zip Code: ______

Home Phone::______Cell Phone: ______

Highest Level of Education Completed: (circle one): 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th

Certificate

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Professional Degree

Name: ______

first middle initial last

Home Address: ______

City: ______State: ______Zip Code: ______

Home Phone: ______Cell Phone: ______

Highest Level of Education Completed: (circle one): 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th

Certificate

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Professional Degree

How could this program benefit your child’s future? Why do you want this opportunity for your child? Please include any goals, dreams, or hopes you have for your child.

______

Is your student eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch? oYes o No

Student applicant lives with (check all that apply):

o Mother o Father o Guardian

o Stepmother o Stepfather

o Other: ______

Student Information (to be completed by the Student Applicant):

What is something that you have done that you are really proud of?

______

What are your career goals?

______

What do you like most about school? What do you like least about school? Explain.

______

Do you have difficulty completing all your homework on a regular basis? Explain.

______

Do you plan on attending college?

o Yes o No o Unsure

If you answered yes, do you have an idea what you want to study when you go to college?

______

What are your hopes for your future?

______

Explain why you believe you are a good candidate for AVID?

______

Release of Information, Consent and Certifications

Consent to Photograph, Film, or Videotape a Student for Non-Profit Use

I, ______(Print Name of Parent/Guardian), hereby give permission to the school to use photographs, video images, writing, voice recordings of my student and his or her immediate family in news reports, newsletters, website content, program marketing materials, graduation programs, articles, and/or other media outlets.

I also grant the right to edit, use, and reuse said products for non-profit purposes including use in print, on the Internet, and all other forms of media. I hereby release the Fulton County School System and its agents and employees from all claims, demands, and liabilities whatsoever in connection with the above.

o I give consent o I DO NOT give consent

Parent/Guardian Involvement

The Elkins Pointe MS AVID Program will host activities that are designed to help students be successful in middle school, high school, and college. As the student’s parent/guardian, are you willing to participate in the AVID Signing Ceremony and other events/activities?

o Yes o No

Certifications

I, ______(Print Name of Parent/Guardian) certify that all of the information provided on behalf of my student in this application and on any other document or writing completed by us in connection with the Application is true, correct and complete to the best of our knowledge. To the best of our knowledge, I/my student meet(s) the eligibility requirements detailed in the application.

If accepted into the program, I agree to the following (check the boxes):

Once I am accepted into AVID, my enrollment is automatic and continuous for the following school year.

I will enroll in the AVID elective as one of my electives.

I will be held to AVID expectations and standards throughout my participation in the program.

Applicant Signature: ______Date:______

Parent/Guardian Signature: ______Date:______

Contact Meredith Tongue (AVID Elective teacher), Lesia Griffin (AVID Coordinator) or Leah Mackey (AVID administrator) at 470-254-2992 or by email at , , or

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

• Before starting this application, make sure you meet the student profile listed on the first page of the application.

• Make sure every question has an answer. If any questions do not apply to your current situation, mark the question with “N/A,” but do not leave any question unanswered. If you need more space, please feel free to attach additional pages to your application.

• Submit two (2) completed academic reference forms to be submitted on your behalf using the forms provided with this application.

• Return the entire application, with completed reference forms, to the graduation coach or guidance counselor by the due date indicated below.

If you have any questions in the process, please contact Dr. Lesia Griffin.

Due Date: ______

****INCOMPLETE OR LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

What is AVID?

AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) is a year-long, elective class offered to students who would like to prepare for entrance into a college or university. The curriculum features writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, reading, note-taking, study skills and college/career activities. Students will participate in field trips to colleges and universities. Students must commit to taking notes in classes on a daily basis and keeping organized by using their AVID binder. They will be supported in their classes by teachers who are trained in AVID strategies. These strategies will strengthen student preparedness to take more challenging academic courses in high school and college.

Today, AVID has been adopted by nearly 4,500 schools in 45 states and the District of Columbia and 16 counties/territories, and serves approximately 400,000 students, grades 4-12. Elkins Pointe Middle School is seeking a select group of students to enroll in the AVID elective during the 2016-17 school year.

The AVID Student Profile

AVID students typically meet one or more of the following:

·  Highly motivated, demonstrating individual determination and responsibility

·  Grades of A, B or C

·  Potential and desire to go to college

·  Mid to high standardized test scores in both Math and English Language Arts

·  Good attendance and behavior record

·  Willing to commit to 1-2 hours of homework each night

·  Willing to commit to Community service

·  Teacher Recommendations

AVID is NOT:

·  An “at-risk” or remedial program

·  For students who don’t complete their homework

·  For students who consistently display poor behavior

·  A program for unmotivated students

·  A study hall

How do we apply?

Complete the attached application and return Dr. Griffin, Graduation Coach, or to your counselor.

DUE BY: Friday, March 25, 2016

Questions?

Contact Meredith Tongue (2016-2017 AVID Elective teacher), Lesia Griffin (AVID Coordinator) or

Leah Mackey (AVID administrator) at 470-254-2829 or by email at , , or