WELCOME TO AVID Mrs. Kohler, AVID Instructor

“I don’t need to do my best in AVID “I don’t need to do my best in AVID. I’ll get an “A” without even trying!”

What does AVID stand for? Advancement Via Individual Determination [L. avidus]: eager for knowledge

Topics in AVID Research Skills/Papers Organization Time Management Money Management College Readiness Tutorials College Exploration Career Exploration The Process of Getting a Job Study Skills Guidance Lessons Research Skills/Papers Public Speaking Cornell Notes Philosophical Chairs Socratic Seminars Scholarship Research Goal Setting Mission Statements Self Discovery & Reflection Tips for Success Binder Checks

The Mission of AVID “AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.”

AVID Student Profile Average to high test scores 2.0 – 3.5 GPA College potential with support Desire Determination

A remedial class Study hall What AVID is NOT A remedial class Study hall

Students must meet at least one criteria below: 1st to attend college Historically underserved in college Low income Special circumstance

Sample Week in AVID Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri AVID Skills for Success College & Careers Tutorials Binder Check Presentations AVID Skills for Success Teambuilding

Tutorials

Cornell Notes

Purpose of AVID Tutorials Create deeper understanding of core curriculum Develop academic skills Reflective learning Encourage leadership skills

Students remember…

Academic Rigor “Rigorous curriculum is a greater factor in determining college graduation rates than class standing, standardized test scores, or grade point average.” - Clifford Adelman

AVID increases the # of Low income students in college Minorities in college Students graduating from college

AVID Graduates 97% plan to attend college 66% will enroll in a four-year university 31% will enroll in a two-year college 78% of AVID students are accepted to four-year universities 83% of their parents have less than a four-year degree

Completion of Four-Year College Entrance Requirements 76% of all graduating seniors DO NOT meet university requirements 89% of AVID students meet university requirements! Only 34% of students in the United States complete university requirements

Nationwide Nationwide 76% of students from affluent backgrounds attend college. Only 4% of community college students transfer to a four-year college or university AVID seniors graduate with an average G.P.A. of 3.1

Why AVID works Rigorous curriculum Support Creates a team Provides students with critical learning skills (WICOR)

Grading Binder Check (30%) Tutorial (30%) Projects, classwork and homework (30%) Portfolio (10%)

Expectations Students are expected to demonstrate maturity, responsibility, and respect for others. Anything that interferes with learning, including, but not limited to cell phones, music players, makeup, and food, will be confiscated. Students will participate in college entrance exams such as the PSAT, PLAN, and SAT.

Expectations Students wearing clothing not meeting the dress code will be immediately sent to the office to change. Gum, food, and drink are not allowed in class. Cells phones need to be silenced and put away during class time.

Late work & Extra Credit Late work will not be accepted. All tutorials/homework/projects assigned are due at the beginning of the class period. Extra credit is rarely offered in AVID if at all.