WHY ME? AVID is a special program for students who want to be better prepared for college, but may be in need of some extra support to reach their goal of attending college. YOUR NAME HAS APPEARED ON A LIST OF POSSIBLE AVID STUDENTS FOR DIXIE HOLLINS. This list includes students who have an average to above average FCAT Reading score, a G.P.A between a 2.0 and a 3.5 and who have one or more of the following factors:         Average FCAT but high GPA Average to high FCAT but an average GPA Good FCAT, good GPA, not taking rigorous courses Free or reduced lunch recipient Doorways scholars Minority representation in college Would be first in their family to graduate college Other special circumstances, including teacher recommendation What would you have to do in order to be in AVID?  Submit Intent to Apply  Submit Application Form with Teacher Recommendation  Sign a contract, along with your parents  Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA  Maintain good attendance and discipline record  Enroll in the AVID Elective class  Take at least one Honors course per year  Maintain an AVID Binder  Participate in all AVID activities What are the reasons you should join AVID?  Learn and practice organizational & other time management skills  Learn and practice note taking skills  Learn to write good academic papers and practicing college academic skills  Learn to collaborate with others to increase academic achievement  Learn inquiry skills, such as writing & answering high level questions  Go on fieldtrips to colleges, as well as academic, cultural, and career exploration  Hear speakers from careers, colleges, and other academic or cultural fields  Have a team of teacher dedicated to your achievement through mentoring and advising  Learn to have fun while achieving academically  Get the inside scoop on college applications and financial aid. If you think you may be interested, submit the required papers to: _______________________________________ by ___________________________________ Dixie M. Hollins High School 4940 62nd Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33709 727-547-7876 INTENT TO APPLY TO AVIP PROGRAM (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Student Name______________________________________ Telephone Number _____________________ (Please print) Your Grade Level next August: _______________ E-mail: _______________________________________ (Please print) Address: ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Program Description: AVID is a program which prepares students for college eligibility, and post high school success. Student Goals: 1. Prepare for academic success in high school through college preparatory courses. 2. Prepare for successful completion of college eligibility requirements. 3. Prepare for enrollment in four-year college/university after high school graduation. Student Responsibilities: 1. Maintain enrollment in rigorous academic classes. 2. Maintain satisfactory scholarship, citizenship and attendance in all classes. 3. Maintain the AVID binder with assignments and daily notes from all classes. Commitment: I understand my responsibilities and would like to be considered for acceptance in the AVID program. ___________________________________________ Student Signature __________________________________________ Parent Signature __________Parent/Guardian initials: Indicate a review of this form and is not automatic enrollment of son/daughter into the AVID program. Dixie M. Hollins High School 4940 62nd Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33709 727-547-7876 APPLICATION FORM Name: _______________________________________________________ Date: ________________ Return this form to: __________________________________________ by ______________________ Directions: Answer each question below using complete sentences. 1. What do you like most AND least about school? _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ 2. What do you think is your strongest AND weakest academic area? _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ 3. How much time do you spend studying or doing homework at home on a daily basis? _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Describe where you study at home. _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ 5. What motivates you to earn good grades in school? _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ Continue on the back 6. What do you do when you are struggling in a class or subject? __________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ 7. Explain in 3-5 sentences why you want to go to college. _______________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ 8. Tell us about your family. Do you live with two parents, step-parents, a single parent, or another situation?_______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ 9. Did your parents go to college AND do they want you to go to college? Explain. _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ 10. Do you understand that taking AVID means giving up another elective class? What class would you be willing to give up? _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for applying to the Dixie M. Hollins AVID program . Dixie M. Hollins High School 4940 62nd Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33709 727-547-7876 Teacher Recommendation Recommendation for: ________________________________________________________ (Student’s full name) Student’s School: ____________________________________________________________ I, ________________________, as a teacher recommend ____________________________ as a candidate for the district’s AVID program. I have known ________________________ for _____________ years as a student in my _________________________ class. I believe this student has the potential to go to college and that the AVID program would help him/her attain this goal. Below is my assessment of this student. I hope you will consider ____________________________________ for the AVID program at your school. Sincerely, ________________________________ Teacher’s Signature _________________ Date Please rate the student on a scale of 1-5. (5= Excellent, 4= very good, 3=Average, 2= Some Difficulty, 1=Not a Strength) General Behavior __________ School Attendance ________ Organizational Skills __________ Internal Motivation ________ Turning Work in on Time __________ Writing Skills ________ Willing to Accept Support __________ Ability to Work with Other Students ________ Student or parent, please fill this out if you wish for us to send this form: _____________________________ Teacher’s Name PLEASE RETURN TO: __________________________________ Teacher’s School DIXIE M. HOLLINS HIGH SCHOOL ATTENTION: AVID PROGRAM