WHY ME?

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:
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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.
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Student Signature
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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?
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2. What do you think is your strongest AND weakest academic area?
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3. How much time do you spend studying or doing homework at home on a daily basis?
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4. Describe where you study at home.
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5. What motivates you to earn good grades in school?
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Continue on the back
6. What do you do when you are struggling in a class or subject? __________________________________
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7. Explain in 3-5 sentences why you want to go to college. _______________________________________
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8. Tell us about your family. Do you live with two parents, step-parents, a single parent, or another
situation?_______________________________________________________________________________
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9. Did your parents go to college AND do they want you to go to college? Explain.
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10. Do you understand that taking AVID means giving up another elective class? What class would you be
willing to give up?
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Thank you for applying to the Dixie M. Hollins AVID program
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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,
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Teacher’s Signature
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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
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School Attendance
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Organizational Skills
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Internal Motivation
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Turning Work in on Time
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Writing Skills
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Willing to Accept Support
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Ability to Work with
Other Students
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Student or parent, please fill this out if you wish for us to send this form:
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Teacher’s Name
PLEASE RETURN TO:
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Teacher’s School
DIXIE M. HOLLINS HIGH SCHOOL
ATTENTION: AVID PROGRAM