Miami-Dade County Public Schools
AVID: Advancement Via Individual Determination
Application for 2016 – 2017
Please print all responses.
Student’s Name ______Student ID #______
Parent/Guardian Name ______School ______
Address ______
Phone # ______Email ______
Homeroom/Advisory Teacher ______
1. Are you willing to take AVID each year as an elective? ______
2. Will you be the first in your family to attend a 4-year college? ____Yes ____No
If no, please indicate who in your family has attended college and where they attended.
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3. How would you describe your current grades?
______A’s and B’s ______B’s and C’s ______Mostly C’s
4. Have you ever been enrolled in any honors or pre-AP classes before? ______
Honors/Pre-AP class ______Grade ______Teacher ______
5. Please indicate the number of school days you have missed this year. ______
6. Please indicate the number of office referrals/detentions for behavior you have gotten in
the last year. ______
7. In a handwritten essay ( ½ to ¾ page), describe why you have chosen to apply to the
AVID program and what you believe you can contribute to the program. Include your
Present strengths as well as your future goals.
Terms of Agreement for Enrollment in AVID
I agree to enroll in the AVID class planning to remain until the end of my senior year.
I agree to take notes in all my core subject areas as required in AVID.
I agree to sign the AVID Contract
I agree to participate fully in tutorials as required by AVID.
I agree to keep my parents fully informed of AVID program activities.
I agree to keep a positive attitude and be enthusiastic about preparing for college
As a parent or guardian, you must support your child in his or her attempt to pursue the dream of going to college and be an advocate for his or her success. Are you willing to attend at least one informational meeting about AVID and help ensure that your child is studying 1 to 2 hours after school and keeping an organized binder and planner?
____ YES ____NO Parent/Guardian Signature ______
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. Are you willing to follow these guidelines?
____YES ____ NO Student Signature ______
Please visit the Miami Beach Senior High Website for updates
Application must be returned by: March 18, 2016
Miami Beach Senior High
Attn:Orly Garcia/ Sonja Clarke
2231 Prairie Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
AVID Application page 3
Please answer the following questions in complete sentences.
1. What do you like most about school? Why?
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2. What do you think is your strongest academic area?
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3. What do you think is your weakest academic area?
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4. Why do you wish to be in the AVID program?
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5.How much time do you spend studying at home on the average school day? Briefly explain your definition of “studying”.
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6.How do you work or learn best? In a small group, with a partner, or alone? Why?
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7. What kind of special help do you think you might need in the AVID program?
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