SHS AVID Student Application 22-23
Class Description:
AVID is a four-year elective class for students who are serious about succeeding in high school and college. Our goal is to provide capable students with the support to thrive in any curriculum and course they desire to take through developing and practicing useful academic skills. The class is composed of classwork led by the AVID teacher and tutorial groups led by high school tutors. AVID methodologies focus on writing, inquiry, collaboration and reading, such as:

Writing – conceptual questions, reflections, reports and essays
Inquiry – using Socratic questioning to help students develop independent thinking that apply directly to their studies
Collaboration – working together with others to brainstorm and develop strategies and ideas around subject-specific tutorials twice a week
Organization – learn to organize your binder, notes, agendas, study schedule, etc.; then carry these techniques  into your home life to become a better student who is always prepared
Reading – understanding and analyzing a variety of texts

Several benefits await prospective AVID students. AVID is a “class community” composed of peers, teachers and tutors geared towards encouraging academic and personal success. We have created a supportive community environment to allow a consistent source of support for all four years of high school with the same AVID teacher.  (AVID students are not “all clumped together” or "tracked" in their other classes). AVID teachers coach students through high school course selection, high stakes test preparation, and college applications.

Who is well-suited for AVID:
Eighth-grader, does this list describe you?
You work well with others.
You have a positive attitude in school.
You do your homework.
You want to challenge yourself.  
You are willing to try different methods for learning and keeping track of assignments.
You want to understand class material (math, English, science, history, etc.) more thoroughly
You may not have support at home for academic and college planning.
You would earn better grades with more support – in learning methods and organization.
You would enjoy being a part of a mini-community in high school.
If so, this class may be for you!

Who is not well-suited for AVID?
This class is not for you if you prefer to work alone, don't plan to go to a 4-year college or have a career in mind, don't take learning seriously, or repeatedly miss class assignments.  This is not a course for remedial or at-risk students; it is not intended to be a last resort for students who are failing courses.

Students will be selected based on their aptitude for the program, determined through this application as well as an interview.

Please submit this form with your responses no later than Friday, March 11th at 3:00 p.m.
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Email *
Your Last Name *
Your First Name *
Gender *
Are you currently in AVID? *
Do you have a family member (brother, sister, cousin, etc.) currently in AVID? *
If yes, who?
Your current middle school *
What high school are you zoned for? *
Your Phone Number *
Your E-mail Address *
Parent/Guardian #1 Name *
Parent/Guardian #1 Phone Number *
Parent/Guardian #1 E-mail Address *
Parent/Guardian #1 Highest Education Level *
Required
Parent/Guardian #2 Name *
Parent/Guardian #2 Phone Number
Parent/Guardian #2 E-mail Address
Parent/Guardian #2 Highest Education Level
Address (include, city and zip code) *
Ethnic Background (check all that apply): *
Required
What main language(s) do you speak at home? *
Please list all persons living in your household and their relationship to you: *
I complete all/most/some/a few of my assignments on time. *
Explain your selection *
Agree/Disagree: I do my very best on all assigned work. *
Explain your selection *
Agree/Disagree: I do well in school. *
Explain your selection *
Agree/Disagree: I want to go to college. *
Explain your selection *
My parents/siblings help me with my homework. *
Explain your selection *
Yes/No: My parents check my grades regularly. *
Explain your selection *
Yes/No: My parents push me to be successful in school. *
Explain your selection *
What is your adult t-shirt size? *
What challenges will you face getting in meeting your post-secondary goals (check all that apply): *
Required
What are your after school commitments? (be specific: sports, band, dance, additional classes, tutoring, etc.) *
Paragraph 1 (long response): How do you think you will benefit from being in the AVID program? Why do you want to be in the AVID program at Seabreeze? *
Paragraph 2 (long response): What four adjectives would you use to describe yourself? Explain why. *
Paragraph 3 (long response): After reviewing the list of “Who is well suited for AVID,” what is one quality you already possess and your greatest obstacle to overcome? *
Paragraph 4 (long response):Use the space below to tell me more about yourself.
Please give a list of three teachers AND their email: One math/science, One ELA/Social Studies, and One teacher of choice that can provide if necessary a Teacher recommendation. *
Student: By typing your full name below, you are acknowledging that you have read and understand the AVID program description, and are interested in committing to your success at Seabreeze High School, and beyond.  You are also acknowledging that you are interested in moving forward in the application process to the interview stage. *
Parent: By typing your full name below, you are acknowledging that you have read and understand the AVID program description, and are interested in committing to your child's success at Seabreeze High School, and beyond.  You are also acknowledging that you are interested in having your child move forward in the application process to the interview stage. *
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