WELCOME! AVID Informational Meeting Thursday, February 25 th 6:30pm Little Theater

Blue Valley Northwest High School Home of the HUSKIES! Introductions :  Kerry Kinkelaar-9 th Grade AVID and Math Teacher  Megan Geenens-10 th Grade AVID and Math Teacher  Sarah Beren-11 th Grade AVID and English Teacher  Bill Smithyman-12 th Grade AVID and English Teacher

Blue Valley Northwest High School Home of the HUSKIES! Meeting Objectives  Provide a general description of the BVNW AVID program  Give a brief overview of college readiness research and data  Establish a foundation for discussing your student’s “fit” in the AVID program

Blue Valley Northwest High School Home of the HUSKIES! WHAT DOES AVID STAND FOR? AVID is the acronym for an college prep elective BVNW A=ADVANCEMENT V=VIA I=INDIVIDUAL D=DETERMINATION

Blue Valley Northwest High School Home of the HUSKIES! WHAT DOES THE AVID PROGRAM ENTAIL? AVID is a 4 year academic class that counts for elective credit AVID class (25-30 students) is taught by AVID-trained teachers This class offers students academic support for a rigorous curriculum. It exposes students to habits that are designed to support college readiness. It gives parents resources to support a student with a rigorous course schedule

Blue Valley Northwest High School Home of the HUSKIES! Why was my student recommended? Candidates were identified by their work ethic, grades, standardized test scores, and leadership potential. AVID Student Profile: Students with Academic and Leadership Potential Average to High Test Scores GPA Unlimited Potential Desire and Determination

Blue Valley Northwest High School Home of the HUSKIES! AVID IS: An academic elective A College Preparatory Program For self-motivated students Designed to explore college selection, college majors, scholarship opportunities, and career choices. Designed to foster collaboration, camaraderie among members, and a supportive learning community. Designed to push students out of their comfort zones Part of the BV Strategic Plan

Blue Valley Northwest High School Home of the HUSKIES! CORE COMPONENTS OF THE AVID CURRICULUM: Writing Note taking Writing process Inquiry Levels of questioning Socratic Seminars Group problem solving Collaboration Weekly tutorial groups Cooperative learning structures Organization Binder/Notebook checks Planner checks Reading Book marking Active reading strategies

Blue Valley Northwest High School Home of the HUSKIES! Core Components, cont’d Standardized Test preparation and analysis College research College field trips College major research Career research Resume writing Scholarship research Supports rigorous academic curriculum

Blue Valley Northwest High School Home of the HUSKIES! AVID Yearly Themes Freshman year: Laying the foundation Sophomore year: Building the structure Junior year: Testing the structure Senior year: Extending the structure

Blue Valley Northwest High School Home of the HUSKIES! BVNW AVID 9 weekly routines: Monday : AVID curriculum Tuesday : Tutorials/Planner checks Block Day : Grade checks/binder checks/Cornell Note check and AVID curriculum Friday : Tutorials and Learning Logs

Blue Valley Northwest High School Home of the HUSKIES! What is a tutorial?  A tutorial is a small-group learning atmosphere designed to facilitate understanding of rigorous content.  A tutorial is designed to help students not only understand tough content, but master it.  Tutorials are facilitated by some of our best kids in the senior class.  These students become valuable mentors for the freshman AVID students.

Blue Valley Northwest High School Home of the HUSKIES! WHY AVID? AVID is a nationwide program that many colleges and universities recognize and support. Many area colleges offer AVID specific scholarships Many area colleges seek out AVID graduates due to their increased college readiness What does the research say about the AVID program’s effect on AVID high school students? Marked improvement in standardized test scores Marked improvement in rigorous course enrollment Marked improvement in the completion of the four year college entry requirements Marked improvement in college attendance Marked improvement in college degree acquisition

Blue Valley Northwest High School Home of the HUSKIES! What is college readiness? “ College readiness can be defined operationally as the level of preparation a student needs in order to enroll and succeed-without remediation-in a credit bearing general education course.” David T. Conley College Knowledge

Blue Valley Northwest High School Home of the HUSKIES! What does the research say about the college readiness of BV students? 85% of 2013 BV graduates were enrolled in college within a year of graduation 63% of 2009 BV graduates have obtained a 2-year or 4-year college degree by the end of the school year 11.3% of 2009 BV graduates were still enrolled in college by the end of the school year

Blue Valley Northwest High School Home of the HUSKIES! Graduation Rates Source: act.org

Blue Valley Northwest High School Home of the HUSKIES! Data from National Student Clearinghouse

Blue Valley Northwest High School Home of the HUSKIES! Data from the National Student Clearinghouse

Blue Valley Northwest High School Home of the HUSKIES! Students Who Require Remediation Are Less Likely to Earn a Degree According to the 2012 AP Score Report, 50% of college freshmen were required to take at least one remedial course in college.

Blue Valley Northwest High School Home of the HUSKIES! Are Blue Valley students college ready?

Blue Valley Northwest High School Home of the HUSKIES! Students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely than their peers to complete a bachelor’s degree in four years or less.

Blue Valley Northwest High School Home of the HUSKIES! Frequently Asked Questions:  What if I want to do CAPS, Exploring Health Professions, Choir, Band, Orchestra, Cheer, Dazzlers, Debate, Husky Headlines, etc.? Can I still fit it in while doing AVID?  What kind of kids are in AVID?  I have been invited to interview for AVID, but I am not sure if it's a good fit for me. How do I know if I'm right for AVID?  If I am selected for AVID, how do I adjust my schedule since I already enrolled? THE ANSWERS WILL BE DISCUSSED AT INFO MEETING; IF YOU’RE UNABLE TO ATTEND, CHECK OUT THE FAQ’S PAGE ON THE BVNW AVID WEBPAGE.

Blue Valley Northwest High School Home of the HUSKIES! Timeline: Initial AVID Info Meeting: Thursday, February 25 th at 6:30 pm in Little Theater at BVNW. March 9 : Application deadline (turn in to MS counselors or BVNW) Late March – Early April : interviews at the middle schools (do not stress!) Early May : letters and s mailed regarding acceptance into AVID

Blue Valley Northwest High School Home of the HUSKIES! QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, CONCERNS? For more information, please visit the BVNW AVID website at: Bill Smithyman