1. AVID Parent Breakfast
December 1st, 2016

2. Because of your continuous support, we are celebrating 13 years (and counting) of AVID success at Kell!

3. What is AVID? Advancement Via Individual Determination
The AVID College Readiness System, including the AVID elective and school-wide strategies, works to ensure students are college-ready by equipping them with the skills, academic behaviors, and college knowledge necessary to succeed at every level from elementary school to college.
Established more than 35 years ago with one teacher in one classroom, AVID today impacts more than 1.2 million students in 44 states and 16 other countries/territories. 
For more information, go to

4. Link to AVID Certification
Essential 2:
Voluntary Participation
Essential 11:
Interdisciplinary Site Team
Indicator 6
Workshops, activities
Leadership for families
Indicator 1
Evidence of parent support
Increased parent involvement

5. Goals for Students and Families 2016-217
Increase more students taking advanced courses including AP, Honors, and Dual-Enrollment (MOWR), when appropriate.
Increase opportunities for parental involvement.
Discover ways to increase funding for the AVID program, including fund raisers and grants.

6. Kell High School Senior AVID Data
National Senior AVID Data
Kell High School Senior AVID Data

7. Advanced Courses
Kell offers AP and Honors courses in every major subject area.
Students who decide to take AP courses also need to commit to taking the AP exams as well.
MOWR / early graduation can be effective, but may prevent students from taking the AVID elective, so it is important to formulate a plan well ahead of time.

8. Family Involvement Goals
Strengthen the connection between home and the AVID program.
Additional opportunities to support the program, including chaperoning field trips.
Have current Kell AVID parents plan and attend a meeting or event for rising 9th grade AVID parents, especially students selected from McClesky.

9. Who is my student’s school counselor?
Mr. Chung- Last names A-G
Dr. White- Last names H-K
Mrs. Holland- Last names L-N
Mrs. Bullock- Last names O-Z
GSU Counseling Intern – Ms. Foley
Please insert department information on this slide.

10. Promotion Requirements
9th to 10th Grade:
5 units (1 credits each in required or core Lit, Math, Science)
10th to 11th Grade:
10 units (2 credits each in required or core Lit, Math, Science)
11th to 12th Grade:
16 units and have met all other promotion requirements
23 Required Credits
EOCs count as 20% in certain courses
Students must pass all classes required for graduation
Refer to handout of graduation requirements
Refer to Administrative Rule IKE for detailed promotion requirements

11. Graduation vs. Admissions Requirements
Graduation (minimum)
Determined by GA Department of Ed (DOE)
Tracked by students, teachers, and your school counselor
Are needed before students earn a diploma – students graduate if they earn the minimum
Include 23 required credits
Admissions (above & beyond)
Determined by the individual college
Tracked by students/parents – it is your responsibility to find out what the school wants
Are needed before you can be accepted – students may not be accepted with just the minimum requirements.
Include SAT or ACT or COMPASS
Talking points:
Meeting minimum admissions requirements does not guarantee admissions
Refer to freshman profile on college websites
College admissions requirements are often greater than graduation requirements (even in GA)
It is the student’s responsibility to know the college admissions requirements

12. What classes count for HOPE?
All classes that begin with the following numbers… 23.x English 27.x Mathematics 26. x Science 40. x Science 45. x Social Studies 60. x Foreign Language 61.x Foreign Language ??. x Additional courses approved for fourth year of science
HOPE counts all courses that begin with the listed numbers…. BOTH required and elective courses.
Explain the course numbers using the first two digits of the course number so students understand that required courses and electives count for HOPE
Certain technical courses will count in the HOPE GPA as the fourth year of science.

13. HOPE Rigor Requirements
For the Graduating Class of 2017 and beyond, a student meeting the requirements to be a HOPE Scholar at the time of high school graduation must earn a minimum of four full credits from the academic rigor course categories listed below prior to graduating from high school.
For a full list of Courses Possessing Academic Rigor to Meet the HOPE Rigor Requirement, visit:

14. Is there HOPE for me? Grant No initial GPA requirement Scholarship
Technical certificate or diploma
Must have a high school diploma or GED
Must be a GA resident for at least one year (Green Card or citizenship)
Covers a percentage of tuition
Scholarship
3.0 Core GPA Needed (can be earned in college)
Two year or four year degree
Must graduate from a GA high school
Must be a GA resident for at least one year (Green Card or citizenship)
Covers a percentage of tuition
Talking points:
Technical colleges offer two year degrees as well as certificates and diplomas
Some technical certificates consist of core college courses so a student could obtain the certificate and then transfer credits to apply toward a two or four year degree.
Give students a copy of the included flyer on where to check their HOPE GPA on GACollege411. Free copies can be ordered from Georgia Student Finance Commission at:
Apply for HOPE through FAFSA or GSF Apps after January 1 of your senior year.

15. Zell Miller Scholarship
Zell Miller Program
Zell Miller Scholarship
Requires 3.7 Core High School GPA
Requires 1200 SAT Math and Reading/Verbal or 26 ACT
Pays for two year or four year degree
Must graduate from a Georgia High School
Must be GA Resident for at least one year (Green Card or citizenship)
Covers full tuition
Applies automatically for Valedictorian or Salutatorian
Must maintain 3.5 college GPA
Zell Miller Grant
Requires 3.5 College GPA for grant eligibility
Does not require minimum test score
Pays for certificate, diploma or two year degree
Must graduate from a Georgia High School
Must be GA Resident for at least one year (Green Card or citizenship)
Covers full tuition (retroactively covers previous semester once 3.5 GPA is earned)
Must maintain 3.5 college GPA

16. Questions and Contact Information
Any questions for the group?
Contact us any time!
Tara Bogozan- AVID Elective Teacher
Melissa Patterson- AVID Coordinator
Stephen Chung- AVID Counselor
Tanya Robson- AVID Assistant Principal
Dr. Andy Bristow- Principal