6th & 7th Grade AVID Application
What is AVID?
- An elective course in 6th - 12th grade
- The core component of AVID is supporting students as they challenge themselves in more rigorous classes
- Teaches students study skills, note taking, writing skills, research skills, and organization while being immersed in a college-going culture
- Includes tutoring sessions in a small group environment led by adults

Who is a good candidate?
- Students who are motivated and serious about their academic future
- Students who demonstrate ability to meet academic challenges, as indicated by GPA and state test scores

Next steps:
- Let your teachers AND counselor know you are applying for AVID - they will be required to complete a letter of recommendation.
- Submit this application NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 14th, 2020
- Get invited for an interview after all applications have been reviewed.

You can learn more about AVID here: https://tinyurl.com/v9ftg46
First Name *
Last Name *
School ID Number *
What grade are you in right now? *
You are expected to get 2 letters of recommendation from CORE teachers (ELA, Social Studies, Math, or Science) to complete this application - which teachers will you ask? *
Have you informed your counselor that you are applying for AVID? {They will complete a letter of recommendation for you}
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Have you previously been nominated for AVID? *
If you answered "yes" to the question above, tell us when you were nominated. If you were nominated more than once, check the appropriate boxes. *
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Home Address (Street, City, Zip Code) *
Parent/Guardian's Name *
Parent/Guardian's Phone or Email *
Parent/Guardian's Highest Education Level *
{Optional} Ethnic Background (mark all that apply)
Student's Gender
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What language(s) do you speak at home? *
Please list your academic honors or achievements since 6th grade (i.e. honor roll, Beta Club, etc.) *
Please list your main extracurricular, community, and family activities or hobbies in the order of their interest to you. Include specific events and/or major accomplishments, such as musical instruments *
How often are you absent from, or tardy to class? Explain. *
Describe a past conflict with another student or staff member. How was it resolved? *
{Optional} Please record any challenges or circumstances that you have faced
What do you like most about school? What do you like least about school? Explain. *
Why do you want to be in AVID? What makes you a strong candidate for the AVID elective? *
What is the biggest obstacle that you have ever had to overcome, and how did you do it? *
What are your academic goals for the future? *
Why do you believe that college is important? Will you be the first member of your family to go to college? If so, how does that make you feel? *
To the best of my knowledge, all information provided on this information on this form is correct. I support my child's interest in joining the AVID elective in CUSD 300 {PARENT: please type name to be recorded as an electronic signature} *
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