MEMORIAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL The Destination School Community

Who’s Who?  Mrs. Culliton AVID Coordinator  Mrs. OrtizPrincipal  Mr. JohnsonAssistant Principal  Mrs. CegelkaAssistant Principal  Mrs. JohnsonGrade 7 Counselor  Mrs. CiceroGrade 8 Counselor

AVID’s Mission  Mission: To close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society  ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION

MJHS AVID Tenets  Participation in Honor’s class  Tutorology  Family Workshops  College Field Trips

After School Sessions  Two Components (Rotations) FIRST…  Structured tutorials with experienced and (AVID) trained instructors  Small Groups  Utilizing AVID WICOR strategies  Tutors are shared with Brush

Second… College Readiness Activities  Binder Organization  Guest Speakers  Progress Monitoring  College Awareness Activities

Instructional Supports  Majority of our core content teachers are AVID trained  Teachers utilize AVID strategies in classrooms

WICOR

Cornell Note-Taking

AVID REQUIREMENTS  Participate in all AVID after-school sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays  Maintain a GPA of at least 2.0  Maintain positive behavioral expectations as set by the Student Code of Conduct.

How Can Parents Help?  Encourage student to use/organize Planner daily  Make sure students attend all after school sessions  Help student be accountable for actions  Promote an atmosphere of higher education

AVID Academic Benefits Summing It Up….  Curricular support  Structured Tutorials  Redefined academic peer group  Emphasis on study skills, organization, goal setting, and time management- connected to academics  Exposure to college readiness activities  Increased sense of Accountability

To Do List Tonight!  Complete sign-in sheet!  Encourage student to turn in student contract!  Sign up to volunteer if possible!  Make sure you have my contact information (it is noted on the Calendar of Events, too) Best method to contact me…