Lincoln Middle SchoolAdvancement Via Individual Determination

A.V.I.D Application

2018-2019

Dear Families,

Thank you for your interest in the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program. AVID is a seventh through twelfth grade program that prepares students in the “academic middle” for admission to a four-year college or university. The AVID program provides middle and high school students with the skills needed to be successful in advancing academically with the ultimate goal of attending college. For more than 25 years AVID has been instrumental in preparing students for success in higher education.

The core component of the AVID Program is the AVID elective, which supports students as they challenge themselves in more rigorous classes. Students are taught study skills, note taking, time management, writing and research skills, while being immersed in a college-going culture. The class also includes tutorial sessions that are led by college students and provide support for success in an academically rigorous curriculum. Additionally, the AVID class provides access to information about colleges and universities through fieldtrips, guest speakers, college tutors, scholarship opportunities and college admission requirement information.

AVID recruits students from the academic middle who are motivated to do well and who are serious about their academic future. Students are recruited for AVID based on G.P.A. and state test results. First generation college-bound students and students who represent traditionally underrepresented ethnic and cultural groups are also encouraged to apply.

In order to be considered for AVID, students must complete all steps of the application process.1. Complete and turn in this application, along with the family information and short answer sheet.

This is due to the AVID Coordinator in the counseling office by Friday, February 16 th, 2018.2. Ask a teacher to complete the teacher letter of recommendation form and request that the teacher turn

it in directly to the AVID Coordinator. This is due to the AVID Coordinator in the counseling office by Friday, February 16 th, 2018.

3. Participate in an interview conducted by members of the AVID Site Team. You will receive notification of your interview date and time after Spring Break.

All information shared on this form will be used for recruitment and selection of AVID students and will be held confidential. If you would prefer to share this information in person or have additional questions prior to completing this form, please contact the AVID Coordinator, Rose Moe, rmoe@smmusd.org. Please remove this page and keep for your reference.

Sincerely,

Rose Moe Ashley Takahashi Aimee Stauffer AVID Coordinator AVID 7th Grade Counselor AVID 8th Grade Counselor310-393-9227 ext. 73570 310-393-9227 ext. 73569 310-393-9227 ext. 73566

Students who wish to be considered for the AVID program must return this form to the Counseling Office by Friday, February 16, 2018

Lincoln Middle SchoolAdvancement Via Individual Determination

A.V.I.D Application

2018-2019

Estimadas familias, Gracias por su interés en el programa AVID (Determinación avanzada vía individual, siglas en inglés: AVID). AVID es un programa del séptimo y al duodécimo grado que prepara a los estudiantes académicamente para la admisión a una Universidad. El programa AVID proporciona a los estudiantes de secundaria y de preparatoria con las habilidades necesarias para tener éxito en el avance académico con el objetivo de asistir a la Universidad. Durante más de 25 años AVID ha sido fundamental en la preparación de estudiantes para el éxito en la educación superior. El componente principal del programa AVID es la clase electiva de AVID, que apoya a los estudiantes como desafiándolos en clases más rigurosas. Los alumnos aprenden técnicas de estudio, tomar notas, administrar productivamente su tiempo, escribir e investigar con habilidad mientras estén inmersos en una cultura universitaria. La clase también incluye sesiones de tutoría que están dirigidas por estudiantes universitarios y proporcionan apoyo para el éxito en un riguroso plan de estudios. Además, la clase AVID proporciona acceso a información sobre colegios y universidades a través de excursiones, invitados, profesores de universidades, oportunidades de becas e información de los requisitos de admisión a universidades.  El AVID  recluta a estudiantes de la secundaria académica que están motivados de ser aplicados en sus clases y que piensan en serio acerca de su futuro académico. Los estudiantes son reclutados para el AVID basándose en los resultados de la prueba estatal y de su GPA (promedio de grados reflejados en puntos). Los estudiantes de primera generación con miras a la universidad y los que representan tradicionalmente a grupos étnicos y culturales por debajo de su representación, se les anima también a que soliciten estar en este programa.  Para ser considerados para el AVID, los estudiantes deben completar todos los pasos del proceso.

1)     Completar esta solicitud, junto con la información familiar y la hoja de respuestas ∙      Por favor entregarla a la coordinadora de AVID en la oficina de consejeros para el viernes, 16 de febrero 2018.

2)     Pedirle a un maestro completar la carta de recomendación y que la entregue directamente a la coordinadora de AVID.∙     Se debe entregar a la coordinadora de AVID en la oficina de consejeros para el viernes, 16 de febrero 2018.

3)  Participar en una entrevista realizada por los miembros del equipo de AVID.

∙      Usted recibirá notificación de la fecha y  la hora para la entrevista para después de las vacaciones del primavera.

 Toda la información compartida en este formulario se utilizará para el reclutamiento y selección de alumnos para el AVID y será confidencial. Si desea compartir esta información en persona o tiene preguntas adicionales antes de completar este formulario, comuníquese con la coordinadora de AVID, Rose Moe, rmoe@smmusd.org. Por favor guarde esta hora para su referencia. Sinceramente, 

Rose Moe Ashley Takahashi Aimee StaufferCoordinadora de AVID Consejera de AVID Consejera de AVID310-393-9227 ext 73265 310-393-9227 ext 73569 310-393-9227 ext 73566

Students who wish to be considered for the AVID program must return this form to the Counseling Office by Friday, February 16, 2018

Lincoln Middle SchoolAdvancement Via Individual Determination

A.V.I.D Application

2018-2019

Students who wish to be considered for the AVID program must return this form to the Counseling Office by Friday, February 16, 2018

Lincoln Middle SchoolAdvancement Via Individual Determination

A.V.I.D Application

2018-2019

Personal DataName: _______________________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

Phone: _______________________ Parent/Guardian Name: __________________________________

Current Class Schedule: Print schedule as it appears on transcript/report card. If the class is an honors class please note.

Period Class Teacher Rm.

AM

1

2

3

4

5

6

Homebase

Students who wish to be considered for the AVID program must return this form to the Counseling Office by Friday, February 16, 2018

STUDENT: Please complete the following application to be considered as a member of the AVID elective program. Please return your completed application to the AVID Coordinator at your school. Final acceptance will be determined upon completion of an interview. [Please Print with Blue or Black Ink]

Last First Student I.D.#

Number and Street City Zip Code

OPTIONAL:

Attach a

Recent

Photograph

Here

Lincoln Middle SchoolAdvancement Via Individual Determination

A.V.I.D Application

2018-2019

Students who wish to be considered for the AVID program must return this form to the Counseling Office by Friday, February 16, 2018

Lincoln Middle SchoolAdvancement Via Individual Determination

A.V.I.D Application

2018-2019

Biographical Information (OPTIONAL)This information will assist us in identifying possible candidates who best fit the AVID profile. Please complete the following questionnaire. This information is confidential and will only be used by the AVID site team for placement.

1. Supplemental Criteria: Students who will be the first in their family to attend college are given additional consideration.Mother’s education level: Father’s education level

Did not graduate high school Did not graduate high schoolGraduated high school Graduated high schoolCompleted some college Completed some collegeGraduated college Graduated college

2. Supplemental Criteria: Students who represent traditionally underrepresented ethnic and cultural groups are given additional consideration. Mark all that apply.

African American Anglo Asian Hispanic/LatinoNative American Pacific IslanderOther ethnicity:_____________________

3. Student gender FEMALE MALE

4. Supplemental Criteria: What other languages do you speak at home?

______________________________________________________________________________

5. Supplemental Criteria: Students who face unusual challenges or circumstances that may interfere with their college dreams are given additional consideration. Please record any challenges or circumstances you know your child is facing._____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Students who wish to be considered for the AVID program must return this form to the Counseling Office by Friday, February 16, 2018

Lincoln Middle SchoolAdvancement Via Individual Determination

A.V.I.D Application

2018-2019

Información Biográfica (OPCIONAL)

Esta información nos asistirá en identificar los posibles candidatos que mejor pertenecen dentro del perfil de AVID. Favor de completar el siguiente cuestionario. Esta información es confidencial y será usada únicamente por el partido de AVID para la asignación al grupo.

1. Criterio adicional: Se les dará consideración adicional a los estudiantes que serán los primeros en graduarse de la universidad. Nivel de educación de la mamá: Nivel de educación del papá

No se graduó de la preparatoria No se graduó de la preparatoriaSe graduó de la preparatoria Se graduó de la preparatoriaCompletó algo de la universidad Completó algo de la universidadSe graduó de la universidad Se graduó de la universidad

2. Criterio adicional: Se les dará consideración adicional a los estudiantes que representan grupos étnicos que tradicionalmente no están suficientemente representado. Marque todo lo que aplique.

Afro-Americano Anglo Asiático Hispano/LatinoNativo Americano De la Isla PacíficaOtra Raza Étnica:____________________________

3. Género del Estudiante: FEMENINO MASCULINO

4. Criterio Suplemental: ¿Qué otros idiomas se habla en casa? ______________________________________________________________________________

5. Criterio adicional: Se les dará consideración adicional a estudiantes que tienen retos no usuales o circunstancias que pueden interferir con su aspiración de ir a la universidad. Por favor escriba los retos o circunstancias que su niño/a enfrenta. _____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

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Students who wish to be considered for the AVID program must return this form to the Counseling Office by Friday, February 16, 2018

Lincoln Middle SchoolAdvancement Via Individual Determination

A.V.I.D Application

2018-2019

Student Short Answer Form

1. What is your favorite subject in school, and why?

2. What is most challenging for you in school, and why?

3. How would you describe your work habits at school and at home? Do you turn your work in on time? Do you check your homework before you turn it in?

Students who wish to be considered for the AVID program must return this form to the Counseling Office by Friday, February 16, 2018

Lincoln Middle SchoolAdvancement Via Individual Determination

A.V.I.D Application

2018-2019

4. What do you think you need in middle school to help you be successful in your classes?

5. What responsibilities do you have at school and at home?

6. What is one thing you are good at (at home or at school) and why are you good at it? What do you do to be successful?

Students who wish to be considered for the AVID program must return this form to the Counseling Office by Friday, February 16, 2018

Lincoln Middle SchoolAdvancement Via Individual Determination

A.V.I.D Application

2018-2019

1. Academic Honors: Briefly describe any scholastic distinctions or honors you have earned beginning with the sixth grade.

2. Extracurricular, Personal, and Volunteer Activities:Please list your main extracurricular, community, and family activities and hobbies in the order of their interest to you. Include specific events and/or major accomplishments such as musical instruments played, sports team, etc.

3. Attendance

How often are you absent or tardy from class? Explain.

To best of my knowledge, all information is provided on this form is correct. I support my child’s interest

in joining the AVID program at John Adams Middle School.

Student’s Signature Parent / Guardian Signature

Students who wish to be considered for the AVID program must return this form to the Counseling Office by Friday, February 16, 2018

Lincoln Middle SchoolAdvancement Via Individual Determination

A.V.I.D Application

2018-2019

A.V.I.D. Teacher Recommendation – Humanities/Language ArtsAVID, Achievement Via Individual Determination is an elective course that we will offer next year. This two-year course will prepare students for the rigors of college prep classes by providing study and organizational skills as well as tutorial help from college mentors.

Profile of an A.V.I.D. student: Middle student (2.0-3.8 GPA) with academic potential Possibly first student in family to attend college Highly motivated

As we prepare to interview candidates, we are gathering as much information as possible about perspective students. Please rate the student based on your perception of the student’s ability to be successful in the AVID program.

Student’s Name: _______________________________

Recommending Teacher: ________________________ Teacher Signature:____________________________

Demonstrates motivation Never(0)

Sometimes(1)

Often(2)

Always(3)

Demonstrates positive work ethics/habits

Never(0)

Sometimes(1)

Often(2)

Always(3)

Demonstrates willingness to work with others

Never(0)

Sometimes(1)

Often(2)

Always(3)

Actively participates in class Never(0)

Sometimes(1)

Often(2)

Always(3)

Seeks help when needed Never(0)

Sometimes(1)

Often(2)

Always(3)

Prepared with materials Never(0)

Sometimes(1)

Often(2)

Always(3)

Acceptable attendance and on time to class

Never(0)

Sometimes(1)

Often(2)

Always(3)

Practices good citizenship and classroom behavior

Never(0)

Sometimes(1)

Often(2)

Always(3)

***Not all of the nominated students may participate in AVID next year because only a limited number of spaces are available. If you feel that this candidate should definitely be in AVID next year, please explain what makes this candidate exemplary. Accordingly, please let us know of any reservations you may have for a candidate. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Teachers: Please return this form directly to Mrs. Moe’s mailbox by February 23, 2018

Students who wish to be considered for the AVID program must return this form to the Counseling Office by Friday, February 16, 2018

Lincoln Middle SchoolAdvancement Via Individual Determination

A.V.I.D Application

2018-2019

Students who wish to be considered for the AVID program must return this form to the Counseling Office by Friday, February 16, 2018

Lincoln Middle SchoolAdvancement Via Individual Determination

A.V.I.D Application

2018-2019

Students who wish to be considered for the AVID program must return this form to the Counseling Office by Friday, February 16, 2018

Lincoln Middle SchoolAdvancement Via Individual Determination

A.V.I.D Application

2018-2019

Students who wish to be considered for the AVID program must return this form to the Counseling Office by Friday, February 16, 2018

Lincoln Middle SchoolAdvancement Via Individual Determination

A.V.I.D Application

2018-2019

A.V.I.D. Teacher Recommendation – MathAVID, Achievement Via Individual Determination is an elective course that we will offer next year. This two-year course will prepare students for the rigors of college prep classes by providing study and organizational skills as well as tutorial help from college mentors.

Profile of an A.V.I.D. student: Middle student (2.0-3.8 GPA) with academic potential Possibly first student in family to attend college Highly motivated

As we prepare to interview candidates, we are gathering as much information as possible about perspective students. Please rate the student based on your perception of the student’s ability to be successful in the AVID program.

Student’s Name: __________________________________ Math Class: Currently in Core Plus Yes No

Recommending Teacher: ________________________ Could advance to Math 7/8 w/support

Demonstrates motivation Never(0)

Sometimes(1)

Often(2)

Always(3)

Demonstrates positive work ethics/habits

Never(0)

Sometimes(1)

Often(2)

Always(3)

Demonstrates willingness to work with others

Never(0)

Sometimes(1)

Often(2)

Always(3)

Actively participates in class Never(0)

Sometimes(1)

Often(2)

Always(3)

Seeks help when needed Never(0)

Sometimes(1)

Often(2)

Always(3)

Prepared with materials Never(0)

Sometimes(1)

Often(2)

Always(3)

Acceptable attendance and on time to class

Never(0)

Sometimes(1)

Often(2)

Always(3)

Practices good citizenship and classroom behavior

Never(0)

Sometimes(1)

Often(2)

Always(3)

***Not all of the nominated students may participate in AVID next year because only a limited number of spaces are available. If you feel that this candidate should definitely be in AVID next year, please explain what makes this candidate exemplary. Accordingly, please let us know of any reservations you may have for a candidate. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Teachers: Please return this form directly to Mrs. Moe’s mailbox by February 23, 2018

Students who wish to be considered for the AVID program must return this form to the Counseling Office by Friday, February 16, 2018

Lincoln Middle SchoolAdvancement Via Individual Determination

A.V.I.D Application

2018-2019

Students who wish to be considered for the AVID program must return this form to the Counseling Office by Friday, February 16, 2018

Lincoln Middle SchoolAdvancement Via Individual Determination

A.V.I.D Application

2018-2019

Students who wish to be considered for the AVID program must return this form to the Counseling Office by Friday, February 16, 2018

Lincoln Middle SchoolAdvancement Via Individual Determination

A.V.I.D Application

2018-2019

Students who wish to be considered for the AVID program must return this form to the Counseling Office by Friday, February 16, 2018