AVID Program Advancement Via Individual Determination [L. avidus]: eager for knowledge

AVID Background – avid.org AVID Center is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the achievement gap by preparing all students for college and other postsecondary opportunities. AVID Center was founded to support and oversee the AVID System first created by Mary Catherine Swanson in 1980.  AVID today impacts more than 1.2 million students in 44 states and 16 other countries/territories.

AVID Impact

AVID… Teaches skills and behaviors for academic success Provides intensive support with tutorials and strong student/teacher relationships Creates a positive peer group for students Develops a sense of hope for personal achievement gained through hard work and determination

AVID A remedial program A free ride A school within a school What AVID IS: What AVID IS NOT: An in-school academic support program that prepares students for college eligibility and success A collaboration between Equity and High Potential For all students, but it targets those in the academic middle Implemented school- and district-wide About providing access to higher education A remedial program A free ride A school within a school A quick fix An affirmative action program

Collaborative Support for the Success of Students Colleges and Universities AVID Support Staff Community Parents AVID Coordinator (AVID Elective Teacher) Student Student Administration Tutors Subject Area Teachers Counselors Collaborative Support for the Success of Students

The AVID Elective Curriculum Sample AVID Tutorials include: Study Groups Writing Groups Socratic Seminars AVID Curriculum includes: Writing Curriculum College and Careers Study Skills

AVID Expectations • Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA and satisfactory citizenship and attendance in all classes • Maintain enrollment in college preparatory classes (Pre-AP/AP) •Maintain an AVID three-ring binder (with calendar/agenda, Cornell notes, assignments in all classes, and Tutorial Request Forms). • Be an active learner, be prepared for all classes with all assigned work completed, take Cornell notes daily, and be an active participant in all activities (athletics, UIL, Academic Team, Clubs, Student Council, NJHS). • Complete all homework assignments (commit to at least 30 minutes up to two hours of homework every night). • Participate in AVID in class tutorials at least twice a week. • Participate in AVID field trips and activities.

AVID Supplies 3 inch Binder Dividers (with or without pockets) for each class Spiral/Journal Planner Notebook paper Pencil bag – with pencils, pens, highlighters, any other necessary items needed for class Suggested: Binder size hole punch for papers, ruler

Parent Support Reminders to study and complete homework Encourage tutorials before their grades are too low Encourage your child to be an advocate for themselves and their grade Check on their grades often Check on their binders Ask about their day Participate in Family Nights

Why was YOUR STUDENT invited to apply for AVID? They were chosen to apply for AVID because… They have the potential to do very well in school They have been identified as a motivated learner They have shown that they want to do well They have the ability to go to college and start preparing for college now

AVID Acceptance Process Interest Survey and Written Interview Due by Thursday December 15! Oral interview with an AVID Site Team member after you turn in your written packet

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