Join AVID

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Are you a motivated student?

Do you have an interest in attending college after high school, but don't know how to get there?

Do you want to get to know other people with the same goals?

Then AVID could be for you!

Selection Criteria & Target Student Population

Students who have the desire & potential to attend college plus:

- Average to high test scores
- 2.0 to 3.5 GPA (B/C student)
- College potential with support
- Good attendance/discipline record
- Willingness to commit to taking rigorous classes (Early College/Dual Credit, AP)

Students who meet one or more of the following criteria:

- First generation college student
- Historically underrepresented in college
- Eligible for free/reduced lunch
- Special circumstances (single-parent family, ELL, foster care, large family [more than four children in household], etc.)

December: Attend Incoming Freshmen Parent Night @ Castle to learn more about how to apply to the AVID program at Castle High School.

December: Submit an online application and request teachers to submit online recommendations by the deadline.

January: Applicants who meet the basic criteria for the AVID program will be called for a group interview with Castle High School teachers.

February: Applicants will be informed of their acceptance into the program.

Deadline for student to submit the online application is Friday, December 21, 2023.

Minimum of two online recommendations from core teachers (Math, Science, English or Social Studies).

Applicants who meet the basic criteria for AVID will be called for a group interview at Castle High School in January or February.