Name: ______

Grade: ______

AVID Application Packet

Montwood Middle School

2016-2017

Fast Track: Application process

Montwood Middle School

2016-2017

Thank you for your interest in the AVID Elective at Montwood Middle school. Attached is an over view and application. Please review the information carefully and discuss it with your parents. In order to be considered for AVID, you and your parents must complete all necessary forms and return them to your home room teacher by Friday, February 5 2016. In addition, you must distribute a letter of recommendation form to either your Math, Science or English/ Reading teacher.

A checklist is provided to ensure that you application is complete. Once everything is received and reviewed, you will be contacted for an interview. Students will be selected to enroll in AVID elective class by the AVID site team. Letters of acceptance or regret will be distributed as soon as all interviews are completed,

After reviewing the enclosed information, if you or your parents have any questions about the AVID, feel free to contact Mr. J. Mena AVID Coordinator at 937-5893 or email

Thank you for your interest in AVID at Montwood Middle School.

Application for AVID Montwood Middle School 2016-2017

School: ______Student ID#______

Name: ______Date: ______

Parent’s Name______Birthdate: ______

Address ______

Home Phone ______Work Phone______

Are you willing to take AVID all year as one of your electives? ______

Do you and you Parents understand that parent participation is an essential part of your

Success and the success of the program? ______

Please read and sign the Terms of Agreement for Enrollment in AVID and submit this

Application.

I agree to enroll in the Avid class for my entire academic enrollment.

I agree to notes in all my core subject areas as required by AVID.

I agree to keep my binder organized as required by AVID.

I agree to maintain good attendance and be punctual for all my classes.

I agree to participate fully I n tutorials as required by AVID.

I agree to participate in field trips, college visitation and other AVIDactivities.

I agree to keep my parents fully informed of AVID activities.

I agree to complete all my assignments in all my classes including AVID.

I agree to ask for help, talk to my AVID teacher or counselor if necessary.

I agree to keep a positive attitude and be enthusiastic about preparing for college.

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(Students Signature)(Parents Signature)

Name: ______-

Montwood Middle School

2016-2017

Self- Determination Scale Read each statement below and mark the column that best applies to you. Please be honest with your answers. AVID candidates generally need help in one or more areas in order to be successful.

Never / Sometimes / Often / Always
I want to do well in school.
I ask questions when I don’t understanding something
I choose a desk near the front of the classroom.
I Voluntarysat after school with teacher to get extra help.
I am willing to spend 2 hours a night on schoolwork; even when “official” homework is not assigned.
I use my planner/agenda every day for every class
I take notes in class and review them regularly.
I am willing to take higher level classes that will challenge me
I try to my best to stay organized with my notebooks and backpack
I consider myself a leader
I like to work in groups with other students

Name: ______Montwood Middle School

2016-2017

Student Questionnaire

What do you think is your strongest and weakest academic area? Explain.______

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What words would your teachers use to describe you? Explain.______

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How do you think you might benefit from being in the AVID program? ______

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What do you live with? How many members are in your family? ______

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Has anyone in your family have gone to college? If so, who and what type of degree did they earn?

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Montwood Middle School

2016-2017

Teacher Recommendation Form

Name: ______School: ______

I have decided to apply as a candidate for the AVID program at Montwood Middle School and needed a recommendation in order to complete my application. I would appreciate your time in completing the form. Thank you for your feedback. It is highly valued.

Teacher’s Name: ______

Rate each category: on a 1-5 scale

(5= Excellent, 4= very good, 3= average, 2= some difficulty, 1 = not a strength)

Class AttendanceAbility to Work with other Students

1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5

Organizational SkillsInternal Motivations

1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5

Turning Work in on TimeWriting Skills

1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5

Willing to Accept SupportGeneral Behavior

1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5

Do you believe this student ca be successful in a Pre-AP class with the support of the AVID class.

NoYes with Reservation Yes

If yes, what class would you recommend Math or English/Reading Please Circle?

Additional Comments/Concerns