APPLICATION FOR AVID

Current School ______School you plan to attend next year ______

Name______Year in School 8 9 10 11 Address ______

Home Phone ______Work Phone ______

Parent Information Name of Parent or Guardian Highest Grade in School Completed by this Parent or Guardian Home Phone Number Work Phone Number Name of Parent or Guardian Highest Grade in School Completed by this Parent or Guardian Home Phone Number Work Phone Number Are you willing to take AVID all year as one of your electives? ______

Do you and your parents understand that parent participation is an essential part of your success and the success of the program? ______

Please complete the questions on the back of this application, then read and sign the Terms of Agreement for Enrollment in AVID and submit with this application.

I agree to enroll in the AVID class for the entire 9th grade academic year. I agree to take notes in all my core subject areas as required in AVID I agree to keep my binder organized as required by AVID. I agree to maintain good attendance and be punctual for all my classes. I agree to participate fully in tutorials as required by AVID. I agree to participate in field trips, college visitation and other AVID activities. I agree to keep my parents fully informed of AVID program activities. I agree to complete all my assignments in all classes including AVID. I agree to ask for help and talk to my AVID teacher or counselor if necessary. I agree to keep a positive attitude and be enthusiastic about preparing for college. ______(Student’s Signature) (Parent’s signature)

Applications are considered in the order in which they are received so please return your application as soon as possible to the AVID Coordinator at the school you plan to attend next year. 1. What do you like most about school?

2. What do you like least about school?

3. What do you think is your strongest academic subject? Why?

4. What do you think is your weakest academic subject? Why?

5. On average, how much time do you spend doing schoolwork at home?

6. Do you have any questions you would like to ask about the AVID program?

7. Write a paragraph explaining why you wish to take AVID. (Please attach additional pages if necessary.)