AVID online application for 2024-25
This online application is due by May 1st, 2024. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email Mme Louis at alouis@bousd.us
Email *
Dear AVID Candidate:

AVID, which stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a program designed for students with recognized academic potential, an individual determination to succeed, and a desire to take challenging courses that lead to four-year college enrollment.

AVID students are learners who:
 have college as a goal;
 are motivated to succeed in school;
 are willing to enroll in honors and AP classes
 will work to achieve their academic goals.

The AVID class is designed to provide motivated, capable students with the skills necessary to be successful in challenging courses leading to college acceptance. In the AVID class, students work to develop a variety of academic skills. Trained tutors work with student-lead groups during the school day to help them explore their challenging course material more deeply and to help them develop higher-order thinking and college level independent study skills. AVID students also hear a number of guest speakers and participate in college field trips. In order for you to be considered for the AVID program, you must return the attached AVID Application, which must be signed by both you and a parent or guardian, along with the Student Questionnaire and one teacher recommendation.

This online application is due by Monday, May 1st, 2024. After applications have been reviewed, we will notify students of our decision. Please feel free to email the BOHS AVID Site team if you have any questions. Congratulations on taking the first step towards your very bright future!

Sincerely,

The BOHS AVID Site Team -
Mme Amanda Louis, AVID Coordinator (alouis@bousd.us)
Dr. Josh Porter, Principal (jporter@bousd.us)
Mr. Fernando Grimaldo, Assistant Principal (fgrimaldo@bousd.us)
Mrs. Jen Cormier, AVID Counselor (jcormier@bousd.us)

AVID description
AVID Objectives:
 • Provide students with instruction and skills important to academic success
 • Provide support for success in rigorous coursework (honors, and AP)
 • Motivate students to seek a college education
 • Increase participants’ level of college and career awareness  
 • Prepare students for eligibility for four-year colleges and universities

AVID Activities:
  • Developing success strategies such as higher-level thinking and problem solving, writing, reading, study habits, time management, and organizational skills
  • Writing for all classes
  • Working collaboratively with other students and college-educated tutors to challenge thinking, research
    colleges and careers, and become collaborative and independent learners
 • Exploring college alternatives, visiting college campuses, and (in high school) applying for colleges
 • Preparing for a professional career with goal-setting and implementation
 • Interacting with guest speakers
 • Participating in extracurricular and community activities

Who May Participate?
Recommendation and Invitation
  Students who have the potential and desire to work hard in challenging courses and attend a four-year college…
 • have between 2.5 and 3.5 grade point average;
 • have appropriate classroom and school behavior;
 • have a good attendance record;
 • have good work habits;
 • are willing to take focused notes (5/week);
 • will maintain an organized binder and agenda;
 • are willing to enroll in a rigorous college-preparatory sequence of courses.

Student First Name(s) *
Student Last Name(s) *
Student Email Address *
Parent/Guardian Name *
Parent/Guardian Email Address *
Current Grade *
Required
Have you ever been enrolled in AVID before? *
Parents' Highest Level of Education *
Your parent or guardian must support you in your attempt to pursue the dream of going to college and be an advocate for your success.   Is your parent/guardian willing to  help ensure that you are studying 15 minutes to 1 hour after school and keeping an organized binder and agenda? *
AVID Pledge
As an AVID student you will be required to maintain passing grades, to always put forth your best effort, and to be a role model in the school.  This means discipline should not be a problem.  

o I agree to enroll in the AVID class for the academic year
o I agree to take notes in all of my core subject areas as required by AVID
o I agree to keep my binder organized as required by AVID
o I agree to maintain good attendance and be punctual for all of my classes
o I agree to participate fully in tutorials as required by AVID
o I agree to participate in field trips, college visitation, and other AVID activities
o I agree to keep my parents fully informed of AVID program activities
o I agree to complete my assignments in all classes including AVID
o I agree to do 15-45 minutes of homework a night
o I agree to ask for help, talk to my AVID teacher or counselor if necessary
o I agree to keep a positive attitude and be enthusiastic about preparing for college


Do you accept the following AVID student guidelines? *
Required
Student Questionnaire
Please answer the following questions honestly.
1) What is your biggest challenge in school? *
2) What is your most positive attribute (best thing about you) as a student? *
3) Why do you want to go to college? *
4) How do you think you might benefit from being in the AVID program? *
5) What else would you like for us to know about you? *
Teacher Recommendation: Please provide the name and the subject of a teacher who would be willing to recommend you as a good fit for the AVID program.

Example: Mme. Louis, French 1
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A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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