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Dear Parent or Guardian,We are pleased to inform you that your child has either been recommended by a teacher or shown an interest in participating in the AVID program at Arundel High School beginning with the 2018-2019 academic year. AVID is an academic program dedicated to providing students with the guidance and support in order to achieve college readiness. AVID, which stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, selects bright, capable students who are hard-working and have the potential to achieve academic excellence. The AVID Elective class enhances cross-curricular learning by embedding the writing process, reading strategies, collaborative learning and critical thinking skills in a variety of applicable content areas. AVID facilitates students in reaching their full potential with the goal of attending a four year university upon graduation.AVID Students Are:Students in the academic middle (usually in the 70-85% grade-range depending on the rigor of the class) with the potential to excel.Students who demonstrate leadership qualities.Students who have expressed an interest in attending a 4 year college or university.Students who could benefit from and are willing to implement the following strategies: Note-taking, test-taking, reading and writing skills.Students who are historically underrepresented on college and university campuses.Attached, please find a copy of the AVID Application for the 2018-2019 school year. Please take the time to review the application with your child to ensure that they complete it correctly and thoroughly. Once the application is finalized, please attach the parent section and return it to the Counseling Office by March 23, 2018.For additional information on the AVID Program, you will be invited to attend an information meeting in March at Arundel High School in the cafeteria. We will discuss the overview of the AVID Program and answer any questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you then!If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact us at your convenience.Sincerely, Amy SherlockAVID Co-Site CoordinatorArundel High School asherlock@Xiomara PatelAVID Co-Site CoordinatorArundel High Schoolxpatel@ Arundel Senior High School2018-2019 AVID Application Checklist _______Student Application_______ Student Report Card/Transcript (This can be obtained through the Counseling Office)_______Teacher/Counselor Recommendation Form _______Parent Input Form_______Formal Writing SampleAll forms must be submitted by March 23, 2018, to ensure consideration for the AVID Program. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Amy Sherlock (asherlock@) or Ms. Xiomara Patel (xpatel@).Arundel Senior High SchoolAVID Student Application 2018-2019Student Name: _______________________________________________________ Last FirstAddress: ________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Home Phone: ________________________________________________________Gender: (circle one)Male / Female / Prefer Not to AnswerCurrent Middle School: ____________________________Student Responses:How can the AVID Program help you achieve your academic and personal goals?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What interests you most about AVID?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What are your post high school plans or career goals?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What is one of your proudest academic accomplishments?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Student Signature: ________________________________________________Parent Signature: ________________________________________________Arundel Senior High SchoolAVID Student Application 2018-2019 (Continued)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. Parent/ Guardian’s Highest Education Level ?Did not Graduate High School?Graduated High School?Completed Some College?Graduated College?Post Graduate EducationEthnic Background (Mark all that apply)?African American? Hispanic/ Latino?American Indian/ Alaska Native? White/ Non-Hispanic?Asian? Multi-racial?Pacific Islander? Other: _________________?FilipinoStudent Gender ? Female ? MaleSupplemental Criteria: What other languages do you speak at home? _______________________________________________________________________________Supplemental Criteria: Please record any challenges you have faced (optional). ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Students who wish to be considered for the AVID Program must return this form to the Counseling Office.Arundel Senior High SchoolAVID Teacher Recommendation Form 2018-2019Applicant’s Name _____________________________________ Grade ______Teacher/Counselor Name _____________________________________The student noted above has been recommended for placement in the AVID Program. This course is designed to provide academic and instructional support to students preparing for college eligibility. Please read and respond to the following questions and return the completed form to the student in a sealed envelope at your earliest convenience or email the form to asherlock@ or xpatel@. AVID is... ? An acronym that stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination.? An in-school academic class that prepares students for college eligibility and success.? A program that places motivated, proficient students in advanced classes and then provides support with tutoring and WICOR Strategies (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization and Reading).? For students who are capable of completing a college prep path with support (capable of succeeding in honors and AP courses by junior year with AVID support).AVID isn't... ? A remedial program.? For students with D’s or E’s in standard courses.? For students with behavior problems.? For students with attendance problems.Teachers: Please rate the student to the best of your knowledge. This information will be kept confidential.AttributeYesNoCommentsMotivated/ driven to succeed academicallyAble to succeed in Honors/AP coursesCompleted homework on timeCompletes class work on timeParticipates in classHas positive peer relationshipsAppropriate behaviorTime management skillsOrganizedLeadership qualitiesArundel Senior High SchoolAVID Teacher Recommendation Form 2018-2019 (Continued)How do you feel this student would benefit from the academic supports in which the AVID Program provides? Please explain your response._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What are three qualities that come to mind when thinking about this student?_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Teacher/ Counselor Signature _________________________________________Thank you in advance for your continued support in Arundel Senior High School’s AVID Program!~ Mrs. Sherlock and Ms. PatelArundel Senior High SchoolAVID Student Application 2018-2019Formal Writing SampleWriting Prompt:Identify one adversity you have had to overcome in your lifetime and explain the lesson you learned from this experience.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Arundel Senior High SchoolAVID Application 2018-2019PARENT INPUT FORMApplicant Name: ______________________________________________ Grade: _______Parent/Guardian Names:___________________________________ Relationship to Applicant: _______________________________________________________________ Relationship to Applicant: ____________________________ Please list adjectives that best describe your child.What do you consider to be her/his outstanding personality traits? Tell of one situation in which these qualities were evident. What academic benefits would you like your child to take advantage of or strengthen by enrolling in the AVID Program? ................
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