Kids set up barriers and those become their excuses. It’s a defense mechanism. They rationalize to themselves why they fail in school and they accept it. What we have to teach kids is that they aren’t victims. Mary Catherine Swanson

AVID Advancement Via Individual Determination

What is AVID A structured, college preparatory program A structured, college preparatory program A school-wide approach to curriculum and rigor in middle schools and high schools A school-wide approach to curriculum and rigor in middle schools and high schools A professional development program providing training throughout the U.S. A professional development program providing training throughout the U.S. It places average achieving students in rigorous curriculum and gives them the support to achieve therein. It places average achieving students in rigorous curriculum and gives them the support to achieve therein.

Who uses AVID? Over 2700 middle and high schools Over 2700 middle and high schools 39 states, 15 countries 39 states, 15 countries Rural schools and urban settings Rural schools and urban settings Struggling and successful schools find AVID meets the needs of the students in the middle Struggling and successful schools find AVID meets the needs of the students in the middle

Results Improves standardized test scores Improves standardized test scores Improves student skills needed for effective studying and learning Improves student skills needed for effective studying and learning Ensure successful transition to high school Ensure successful transition to high school Increase number of students attending college Increase number of students attending college –94% of AVID students that complete the high school program report attending college –National Average for college attendance is 35%

The mission of AVID is to ensure that all students, and most especially the least served students who are in the middle: will succeed in rigorous curriculum will succeed in rigorous curriculum will complete a rigorous college prep. path will complete a rigorous college prep. path will enter mainstream activities of the school will enter mainstream activities of the school will increase their enrollment in 4-year colleges will increase their enrollment in 4-year colleges will become educated and responsible participants and leaders in society will become educated and responsible participants and leaders in society

Why AVID works AVID works to identify students who are a part of the “silent majority” AVID works to identify students who are a part of the “silent majority” AVID accelerates underachieving students into more rigorous classes AVID accelerates underachieving students into more rigorous classes AVID offers intensive support AVID offers intensive support AVID uses specific curriculum that specifically targets the needs of underachieving students AVID uses specific curriculum that specifically targets the needs of underachieving students AVID is a school-wide initiative AVID is a school-wide initiative

Rigor without support is a prescription for failure. Support without rigor is a tragic waste of potential. Mary Catherine Swanson

What Does The AVID Kid Look Like? AVID candidates should have : Ability College Potential Desire Determination

The AVID Student Profile Students with Academic Potential Average to High Test Scores Average to High Test Scores 2.0 – 3.5 GPA 2.0 – 3.5 GPA College Potential with Support College Potential with Support Desire and Determination Desire and Determination Meets One or More of the Following Criteria First to Attend College First to Attend College Historically Underserved in 4-year Colleges Historically Underserved in 4-year Colleges Low Income Low Income Special Circumstances Special Circumstances

7th Gr. AVID Student Schedule 1st HrLanguage Arts 1st HrLanguage Arts 2nd HrLanguage Arts 2nd HrLanguage Arts 3rd HrPE 3rd HrPE 4th HrMath 4th HrMath 5th HrLunch 5th HrLunch 6th HrSocial Studies 6th HrSocial Studies 7th HrHonors Science 7th HrHonors Science 8th HrAVID Elective 8th HrAVID Elective

8th Gr. AVID Student Schedule 1st HrArt/Industrial Tech. 1st HrArt/Industrial Tech. 2nd HrHonors English 2nd HrHonors English 3rd HrMath 3rd HrMath 4th HrScience 4th HrScience 5th HrPE 5th HrPE 6th HrLunch 6th HrLunch 7th HrSocial Studies 7th HrSocial Studies 8th HrAVID Elective 8th HrAVID Elective

The AVID Elective Class AVID Curriculum includes: Strategies for Success Strategies for Success Careers Careers Writing Curriculum Writing Curriculum Oral Language and Public Speaking Oral Language and Public Speaking Note-taking Practice Note-taking Practice Test Preparation Test Preparation Research Research Organization Organization AVID Tutorials (meets twice a week) Collaborative Study Groups Tutor-facilitated Work Problem Solving Question Development at Various levels Reflection/Evaluation

What Does the AVID Teacher Look Like Minimum three years experience Minimum three years experience Effective classroom management style and organizational skills Effective classroom management style and organizational skills Commitment to personal and professional growth Commitment to personal and professional growth Creative problem-solver Creative problem-solver Dedicated to student success Dedicated to student success

A strong, committed AVID teacher remains the cornerstone of a successful AVID program.

AVID Timeline March 1(6 th grade) - APPLICATIONS DUE March 1(6 th grade) - APPLICATIONS DUE March 8 (7 th grade) March 8 (7 th grade) –Answer all questions on application –Signed by student and parent/guardian March Interview potential AVID students at GJHS March Interview potential AVID students at GJHS March Interview potential AVID students at elementary schools March Interview potential AVID students at elementary schools March 28Send acceptance letters March 28Send acceptance letters