Future Students
SOAR High School Application Information
2023-24 Application
Who are we looking for?
SOAR High School is looking for students and parents who are motivated to begin and support a college education while attending high school.
Students for SOAR High School will be recruited from 8th-grade students in 30 regional middle schools and nine comprehensive high schools. The targeted population will consist of current 8th and 9th-grade students with one or more of the following characteristics:
Students for SOAR High School will be recruited from 8th-grade students in 30 regional middle schools and nine comprehensive high schools. The targeted population will consist of current 8th and 9th-grade students with one or more of the following characteristics:
- low socioeconomic status;
- first generation college-going youth;
- underrepresented students; and
- students under performing in the traditional setting who have the potential to be successful and to become productive citizens.
Criteria for Selection
To be considered, students must meet the following criteria:
- Completed application by family and two minute video by student (video instructions provided in application).
- 8th grade report card/grades – first semester (Baseline – 2.00 GPA).- ***To be obtained by SOAR
- 7th grade report card/grades – full year (Baseline – 2.00 GPA).- ***To be obtained by SOAR
- 7th grade CAASPP Test Score (Baseline – "Standard Nearly Met").- ***To be obtained by SOAR
- Prior educational experience (attendance, discipline, etc.).- ***To be obtained by SOAR
- Recommendations from the middle school.- *** Students will provide email addresses of middle school teachers and SOAR will obtain recommendations.
- Reside within the Antelope Valley Unified School District.
The number of 9th grade applicants typically exceeds the number of spaces available. Since all eligible applicants cannot be admitted, SOAR makes use of an application process to determine selected students. The selection criteria is used to identify applicants who have demonstrated the ability and willingness to achieve and who have a variety of other qualities that can contribute to the strength and diversity of this unique campus environment.
Minimum Requirements for Applicants
9th Grade Applicants
•2.0 GPA or above on second semester 7th grade AND first semester 8th grade report cards
•Minimal discipline and attendance problems
•Meet at least 1 AVID criterion:
✓low socioeconomic status,
✓first generation college-going youth,
✓underrepresented students,
✓students underperforming in the traditional setting who have the potential to be successful and become productive citizens.
10th Grade Applicants
•3.0 GPA or above on second semester 8th grade AND first semester 9th grade report cards
•Minimal discipline and attendance problems
•Meet at least 1 AVID criterion:
✓low socioeconomic status,
✓first generation college-going youth,
✓underrepresented students,
✓students underperforming in the traditional setting who have the potential to be successful and become productive citizens.
11th & 12th Grade
Application Q&A
Questions regarding the application process can be submitted to the link below. answers will be provided below within 48 hours of question submission.
Answers
- Will there be a 9th grade student orientation before the 2023-24 semester starts?
- No, but students will participate in Summer Bridge activities during summer school.
- Does SOAR offer prom or sports?
- We do have prom every year. We do not offer sports at SOAR and students cannot play for other high schools while attending SOAR. Students can participate in club sports within the community so long as it doesn't interfere with their college and high school schedule.
- What does "First generation college-going youth," mean?
- First generation means the student's mother and father did not graduate from college with a bachelors degree or higher.
- How many parents can come to the parent meeting and should students come?
- Both students and parents are expected to attend the mandatory parent information meeting. We'll go over many expectations regarding our program so you can decide if SOAR High School is the right program for your student and family.
- What are the class schedules at AVC? What are the subjects you can take at AVC? What activities can students participate in?
- Please attend the mandatory parent information meeting. These questions are discussed in detail at that time.
