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

The SHS AVID Team Kristen Harris- Coordinator, 12 th Rogelio Padilla- 9 th, 10 th Bill Crawford- 9 th, 11 th Allison Plebani-10 th Omar Mayen- College readiness Katherine Kononchuk – 11 th Maritza Partida Counselor Johnny Campos- 9 th Counselor Dr. Dawn Smith- Assistant Principal

Themes in AVID (Grades 9-12) Organization Time Management Money Management College Readiness Tutorials College Exploration Career Exploration The Process of Getting a Job Study Skills Guidance Lessons Research Skills/Papers Public Speaking Cornell Notes/ Focused Notes Philosophical Chairs Socratic Seminars Scholarship Research Goal Setting Mission Statements Self Discovery & Reflection Tips for Success Binder Checks

9 th Grade Areas of Focus Time Management What is A-G? The College Search… beginning the process Building and Developing Character

10 th Grade Areas of Focus Career search Road Trip Nation

11 th Grade Areas of Focus SAT and ACT Prep College Application Process Preparation College Research Paper Preparation and practice College Research

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

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

AVID Student Profile Average to high test scores 2.0 – 4.0 GPA College potential with support Desire Determination

Sample Week in AVID Monday/ Tuesday: Tutorials AVID Curriculum Wednesday Guest Speaker Binder Check Focused Note Check Thursday Tutorials AVID Curriculum

Tutorials

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

Focused Notes

Academic Rigor “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

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

SHS AVID Graduates 100% plan to attend college 98% of SHS AVID students are accepted to four-year universities 83% of their parents have less than a four-year degree

Completion of Four-Year College Entrance Requirements 71% of SHS graduating seniors meet A- G requirements 100% of AVID students meet university requirements!

Nationwide Nationwide 76% of students from affluent backgrounds attend college. Only 4% of community college students transfer to a four-year college or university

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

College Visits: 9 th- CSUSB. UCR, SD State, UCSD 10 th- Overnight trip- 6 schools 11 th- College Road Trip- 10 Schools 12 th - LSU and CBU (Also covers senior banquet, sash and medallion)

 9 th Grade:  2 local college visits, and 1 San Diego College Visit  Approximate Cost: $5,000- Which comes to $80 per 9 th grade student.   10 th Grade:  10 th grade College Road trip: 2 day overnight trip to visit colleges in OC and LA area  Approximate Cost: $15,000- Which comes to $150 per 10 th grade student.   11 th Grade:  Junior College Road Trip: 4 days and three nights to visit Central and Northern California Colleges  Approximate Cost: $25,000- Which comes to $250 per 11 th grade student.   12 th Grade:  Graduation Sashes, Medallions, Senior Banquet and AVID Scholarships  Approximate Cost: $8,000- Which comes to $100 per 12 th grade student.

 1. Attain Sponsorships  See Letter  2. Mixed Bag Fundraiser: Now until October 10  50% profit  3. Cookie Dough- October- November  50% profit  4. Chocolate sales November-December  50% profit  5. Contribution