Malibu High School

AVID Application

(Advancement Via Individual Determination)

AVID is an elective class offered to students who would like to prepare for four-year universities. The curriculum features writing, inquiry, collaboration, reading, note taking and study skills, and college/career/motivational activities. The AVID class is an elective. College students are in the classroom as tutors twice a week, and field trips are taken to universities in the area. Students must commit to taking notes in subject-area classes on a daily basis. Other requirements for applicants are satisfactory citizenship, good attendance, and a GPA of 2.0 – 3.5.

Please Print In Ink

Student’s name and current grade level________________________________________

Student’s signature________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Name(s)___________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature__________________________________________________

Home phone #____________________________________________________________

Please return this form to your school counselor by Friday 3/3/06

Mrs. Cowgill – middle school counselor

Mr. Sferra – high school counselor A – K

Mrs. Dahm – high school counselor L – Z