North East Independent School District

NIMITZ MIDDLE SCHOOL

AVID: Advancement Via Individual Determination
Application for 2015 - 2016
Process
Please complete the attached application and have two teachers complete and
return the recommendation forms. All documents must be turned into
the Counselors Office by April 29th, 2016
.
Selection Criteria
While AVID strategies are good for all students. The AVID program is designed
to fit a targeted population of students. The AVID Site-Team will use a scoring
rubric for placement into the AVID program.
Timeline
Students who fit the district profile are encouraged to fill out an application for AVID
April 29th,- Completed applications with two teacher recommendations and a copy of
students last report card are due (to be turned in to your Counselors Office).
April/May-Incoming 5th graders and new applicants who meet the AVID criteria will be
interviewed by AVID Site Team members
Students and parents will be notified of selection.

Thank you for your interest in the AVID program at Chester Nimitz Middle
School.

Students Name and ID number (Please print)

_____________________________________
Parent/Guardian Name (Please print) ______________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________________
Phone Number_________________________________________________________
1.

Parents Highest Level of Education _________________________________

Mother

Father

High School

GED

Masters

Doctorate

High School

GED

Masters

Doctorate

Tech School

College 1 2 3 4

Tech School

College 1 2 3 4

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 information 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: _________________________________________

2.

How many members are there in your family?

______________________________________

4.

I am interested in attending these three colleges.

______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
2

5.

Write a brief statement on why going to college is important to you.

How did you hear about the AVID program?

AVID Information Form

(Please attach a copy of your last report card!)
1.

What do you think is your strongest academic area? ___________

2.

What do you think is your weakest academic area? ____________

3.

Write about a class that was difficult for you. Why was it difficult
and how did you handle it?

4.

How and where do you study at home?

5.

How long do you currently spend on homework each night? _____

6.

How can the AVID program best help you?

7.

What do you expect AVID to be like/

8.

How did you hear about the AVID program?

9.

What are your future career goals?