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

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

Organization Time Management Money Management College Readiness Tutorials College Exploration Career Exploration The Process of Getting a Job Study Skills Guidance Lessons Themes in AVID (Grades 9-12) 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

BE PROACTIVE Take responsibility for your life. BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND Define your mission and goals in life. PUT FIRST THINGS FIRST Prioritize, and do the most important things first. 9 th Grade Areas of Focus THINK WIN-WIN Everyone can get what they want. SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND, THEN TO BE UNDERSTOOD Listen to people sincerely. SYNERGIZE Work together to achieve more SHARPEN THE SAW Renew yourself regularly

Principle 1: Take 100% Responsibility for Your Life Principle 2: Believe It's Possible Principle 3: Decide What You Want Principle 4: Be Clear Why You're Here Principle 5: See the Best to Be the Best Principle 6: Unleash the Power of Goal-Setting Principle 7: Release the Brakes Principle 8: See What You Want, Get What You See Principle 9: Act As If Principle 10: Just Lean into It 10 th Grade Areas of Focus Principle 11: Face Your Fears Head-On! Principle 12: Be Willing to Pay the Price Principle 13: Ask! Ask! Ask! Principle 14: Reject Rejection Principle 15: Use Feedback to Fast- Forward Principle 16: Stop Hanging with Turkeys and Soar with Eagles Principle 17: Keep Score of Your Success and Build on It Principle 18: Perform with Persistence by Keeping Your Eyes on the Prize Principle 19: Give Your Best to Be Your Best Principle 20: Start Now-Just Do It!

Research Skills Great Leaders Writing a College Research Paper 11 th Grade Areas of Focus

Research Skills Writing a College Research Paper College Admissions Scholarships Life Skills for College Students 12 th Grade Areas of Focus

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

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

A remedial class Study hall What AVID is NOT

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

Sample Week in AVID MonTuesWedThursFri AVID Skills for Success College & Careers Tutorials AVID Skills for Success College & Careers Binder Check Tutorials Presentations AVID Skills for Success Teambuilding

Tutorials

Cornell Notes

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

Students remember… 10% 20% 30% 50% 70% 80% 90% 10% 20% 30% 50% 70% 80% 90% Of what they READ Of what they HEAR Of what they SEE Of what they SEE, HEAR, and SAY Of what they DISCUSS Of what they DO Of what they SAY as they DO something Of what they READ Of what they HEAR Of what they SEE Of what they SEE, HEAR, and SAY Of what they DISCUSS Of what they DO Of what they SAY as they DO something

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

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

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 AVID Graduates

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 Completion of Four-Year College Entrance Requirements

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 Nationwide

Rigorous curriculum Support Creates a team Provides students with the “hidden curriculum” Why AVID works

Binder Check (20%) Tutorial (30%) Projects, Classwork and homework(30%) Portfolio (10%) Community Service (10%) Grading

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

Hats should be removed when entering the room. Gum, food, and drink are not allowed in class. Cells phones need to be silenced and put away during class time. Expectations

beginning Late work will not be accepted. All homework/projects assigned are due at the beginning of the class period. Extra credit is offered but you really have to work for it Late work & Extra Credit