ALISO NIGUEL HIGH SCHOOL

AVID APPLICATION

Advancement via Individual Determination

The AVID Program is designed for students who:

  • have a G.P.A. between 2.8-3.5 (depending on grade level).
  • plan to complete the A-G college entrance requirements
  • have been identified as having high academic potential but may not be achieving up to that potential.
  • have the desire to gain admission to a college/university directly from high school.
  • are NOT chronic or serious discipline problems.
  • do NOT have unsatisfactory attendance patterns.
  • are willing to sign the AVID contract and commit to the program for at least one year.

To gain admission to the AVID Program, students must:

  • be referred (using the above criteria) by a teacher and/or advisor.
  • discuss the program guidelines and criteria with parents or guardians.
  • complete the attached application and a short interview with AVID Site Coordinator and/or AVID teachers.
  • be willing to participate in the AVID program for at least one full academic year. (Students are strongly recommended to participate in AVID all four years of high school)

AVID Student Responsibilities:

  • Maintain satisfactory citizenship and attendance in all classes
  • Participate in weekly tutorials to help others and get help on notes, assignments and lessons
  • Complete homework and make school a priority in one’s life, committing to homework nightly (at least one hour per night)
  • Maintain enrollment in college preparatory classes and advanced classes when appropriate
  • Maintain the minimum G.P.A. for your grade level (2.5-3.5)
  • Complete 10-15 hours per semester of community service
  • Take the PSAT tests and the SAT and ACT in the appropriate years
  • Participate in fundraisers, field trips, and service projects with the AVID classes

Turn in the attached form to any of the following:

-Guidance Techs/Counselors at your middle school.

-To the ANHS front office – attention Dr. Dawn. Lewis

-Email application to  

You will be interviewed between March and May by the ANHS

AVID Site Coordinator.

Email dmlewis@capousd.org 

with questions…

ALISO NIGUEL HIGH SCHOOL

AVID APPLICATION

Advancement via Individual Determination

Name _______________________                Date _______________

Thank you for applying to AVID. Please use ink and write using complete sentences. Be ready to discuss these answers in your interview.

  1. Why do you want to be in the AVID program?

  1. What do you consider to be your strengths academically?

  1. What are your areas of weakness academically?

  1. Are you involved in any extracurricular activities or do you plan to be in high school? If so, please list below.

  1. What colleges or universities would you like to attend? Explain why.

  1. Briefly describe yourself—interests, personality, struggles, fears…

ALISO NIGUEL HIGH SCHOOL

AVID APPLICATION

Advancement via Individual Determination

By completing the form below, the undersigned parent and student hereby apply to the Aliso Niguel High School AVID program for the upcoming year. We have reviewed and agree to the requirements and responsibilities listed on the previous page. We further understand that applying to the program does NOT guarantee acceptance, since the size of the program is limited. All applicants will also be required to complete a short interview with the AVID Site Coordinator and/or AVID Teachers. AVID is will be offered as a class during the regular school day.

PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION:   *Please write legibly in blue or black ink

Student Name: ______________________________

Parent/Guardian Name(s): _________________________________

Address: ____________________________        City: __________________________

Home Phone: __________________                Cell Phone: ____________________

Work Phone: ___________________        Best Parent Email: __________________________

                                                        

AVID Parent/Student Contract:

We have carefully reviewed and discussed the AVID program qualifications, requirements and responsibilities. We agree to give the program our full support. We understand that AVID is an elective course and is taken during the regular class day. The student listed above wants to succeed, and s/he understands that s/he must take individual responsibility for his/her own success. We understand that in order to give fair consideration to the student’s involvement in the program, we must fully commit to the AVID program for at least one full academic year. (Enrollment all four years is highly recommended.) We also understand that the student will be allowed to remain in the program ONLY if s/he continues to meet the requirements listed on the previous page.

Student Signature: _______________________________        Date: __________________

Parent/Guardian Signature: ____________________________ Date: __________________

If you have any questions about the AVID application, contract, or requirements, please email Dawn Lewis at dmlewis@capousd.org, the ANHS AVID Site Coordinator. Your interview will be at your middle school in the month of April, unless you are from out of the area. Then a phone interview can be arranged.