Avid Objectives

AVID?

AVID is designed to increase school-wide learning and performance. The mission of AVID is to assist all students—especially the least served students—to succeed in a rigorous curriculum and to enroll in a four-year university.

AVID OBJECTIVES

※  To provide students with academic instruction and other support in preparation for eligibility to enter a four year college or university.

※  To improve students’ study and organizational skills.

※  To motivate AVID students to seek a college education.

※  To increase students’ level of career awareness.

WHO MAY APPLY

The AVID program is for students who have been traditionally underrepresented at public universities.

THESE STUDENTS MUST

※  Want to go to college.

※  Have good work habits.

※  Have satisfactory school citizenship.

※  Be willing to commit themselves to a minimum of two hours of homework/study each night.

※  Attend summer school (if necessary).

AVID PROVIDES

※  Classroom tutorials with AVID trained tutors.

※  Field trips to colleges, museums, cultural events.

※  College application counseling.

※  Financial Aid & Scholarship Counseling.

※  College Testing Preparation.

CONTACT

Greeley West High School

2401 35th Avenue

Greeley, CO 80634

(970) 348-5400

AVID Coordinator

Dave Falter

Greeley Central High School

1515 14th Avenue

Greeley, CO 80631

(970) 348-5000

AVID Coordinator

Rhonda Campbell

Northridge High School

100 71st Avenue

Greeley, CO 80634

(970) 348-5200

AVID Coordinator

Aspen Falter

Parent/Student

Application

My student and I are interested in the AVID college preparatory program at West.

Student Name (PLEASE PRINT)

Parent/Guardian Name (PLEASE PRINT)

Mailing Address

City/State/Zip

Phone:______

Home Work

______

Next Year’s High School Current Middle School

Current GPA

I am a current AVID student. YES NO

In High School, you will be asked to enroll in one or two honors classes. What subjects would you like to pursue at an honors level next year? (List two classes on the above lines)

Parent Signature

Student Signature

There shall be no discrimination among students applying for admission to the AVID program with respect to color, race, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age or handicap.

Please write a short summary on:

What motivates you to do well in school?

Indicate the school you will be attending:

o  Greeley West High School

o  Greeley Central High School

o  Northridge High School

Greeley-Evans

District 6

Advancement Via Individual Determination

A College Preparatory Program

Greeley-Evans District 6

1025 9th Avenue

Greeley, CO 80634

(970) 348-6304