TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL

What is AVID? AVID is school-wide academic support program that prepares students for college eligibility and success Specifically targets and serves students who are minority, rural, low-income who do not have a college- going tradition in their families AVID is for all students AVID is now prevalent in many schools and districts throughout the nation

What AVID is NOT What AVID is NOT AVID is NOT a remedial program AVID is NOT a free ride AVID is NOT a niche program AVID is NOT a college outreach program ◦ It DOES provide essential strategic skills to specifically prepare students for college

“Strategic Socialization” Organization and study habits Effective questioning and active learning Class participation and peer collaboration Ability to synthesize information

Habits of Mind Closely Related to College Readiness Intellectual openness Inquisitiveness Analysis Reasoning, argumentation, proof Interpretation Precision and accuracy Problem solving

AVID Target Student Group Ability: ◦ The targeted AVID students typically receive C and B grades but are capable of much higher success ◦ AVID students succeed in college preparatory courses with support Desire and Determination: ◦ AVID students want to attend college ◦ AVID students are willing to work hard to get there Serving Typically Disenfranchised groups: ◦ In many cases, AVID students come from a low-income household, and typically do not have access to essential resources, information, and opportunities to advance themselves academically or socially ◦ In many cases AVID students will be the first in their family to attend college ◦ Without AVID many targeted students are historically unlikely to attend college

AVID Student Culture… Take College Prep Courses Attend Summer School—enriched studies and advanced standing (college) courses Prepare for College Entrance Exams Participate in Extracurricular Activities (ex. Community service, fundraising) ◦ Including regular visits to university and college campuses

The AVID Elective Class WICR—Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, and Reading Organizational and study skills Critical thinking and probative questioning skills Academic support Enrichment and motivational activities

AVID Results AVID students are more likely to complete their college eligibility requirements More than 80% of AVID students are accepted to four- year universities and colleges Once accepted to college, AVID students possess the strategic skills they need to be successful

Student Requirements Maintain a 2.0 minimum GPA at all times Submit weekly grade checks to AVID advisor Take College Prep Courses—including AP and Honors Attend Summer School—enriched studies and advanced standing (college) courses Prepare for College Entrance Exams ◦ ALL 9 th and 10 th Grade AVID students take the PSAT Exam ◦ ALL 11 th and 12 th Grade AVID students take the SAT and ACT exams Participate in Extracurricular Activities (ex. Community service, fundraising) ◦ Including regular visits to university and college campuses

Tech High AVID: only the beginning…

We’ll see you in Fall 2012!