1. Advancement Via Individual Determination
WELCOME TO AVID!!!
Advancement Via Individual Determination

2. Education Background:
BA in Secondary Education from University of Arizona
MA in Elementary Education from Northern Arizona University
Tenth year teaching
Also teach 7th grade ELA here at Aprende
Love being active (softball, soccer, working out, escape rooms, bowling, hiking, going to the movies, etc.)
Background:

3. What is AVID?
A structured, college preparatory system working directly with schools and districts
A direct support structure for students whom have the drive and determination to go to college and be successful.
A schoolwide approach to curriculum and rigor adopted by more than 6,400 schools in 47 states and 16 countries.
A professional development program providing training to educators throughout the world

4. What is AVID? AVID’s Mission Statement
AVID's mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.

5. Who Gets To Be In AVID? Students with Academic Potential:
Average to High Test Scores
2.5–3.5 GPA
College Potential with Support
Desire and Determination
Good Citizenship
Good Attendance Record
Strong Work Habits
*All the students in this class had to fill out an application and participate in an interview*

6. What Can AVID Students Expect From This Class?
To learn a lot about themselves
To learn more strategies that will help them in school
To work better in groups
To have a better understanding of college and what it takes to go to college
To become more organized
To make new friends
To have fun!

7. Weekly Schedule Monday AVID curriculum (WICOR) Tuesday
Tutorials (WICO)
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Teambuilding (IC)

8. *There will not be any homework in AVID this year*
Grading
Binder Checks
Tutorials
Socratic Seminars & Philosophical Chairs
Focused Notes
Writing Assignments
Critical Reading Assignments
Team Building Exercises
Public Speaking
Community Service
*There will not be any homework in AVID this year*

9. What Can Parents Do To Help Their Child Be Successful?
Check grades on ParentVue
Check agenda/sign agenda
On Mondays and Wednesdays, ask if they have a completed TRF for the following day
Ask about their short-term and long-term goals
Ask what they learned at school each day
Be engaged

10. AVID Student/Parent Agreement
Students will receive an AVID contract on Thursday. Please review it with your student and sign it together.
Students You will see things on the contract such as:
I will maintain at least a 2.0 GPA and satisfactory citizenship and attendance in all classes or will be placed on a probation contract.
I will maintain enrollment in college preparatory classes.
I will maintain an AVID three-ring binder (with calendar/agenda, focused notes, assignments in all classes, and Tutorial Request Forms).
I will be an active learner, be prepared for all classes with all assigned work completed, take notes daily, and be an active participant in all activities.
Parents You will see things on the contract such as:
Partnering with the AVID Elective teacher through regular communication and attendance at parent/guardian meetings.
Monitoring my child’s academic process to ensure that he/she is on track for meeting the grade and course requirements to remain in AVID and in line for the successful completion of college eligibility requirements.
Checking for an organized binder with agenda, content class notes and Tutorial Request Forms weekly.
Encouraging opportunities to take rigorous courses, complete college prep/entrance exams, and participate in community service, extracurricular activities, and leadership opportunities.

11. Who will support me in AVID?
Colleges
and
Universities
AVID
Elective Teacher
Community
Parents
AVID
Coordinator
Student
Administration
Tutors
Subject
Area
Teachers
Counselors 5

12. Things To Look Forward To
Field Trips:
Fall: Arizona State University
Tentatively Friday, Nov. 15, Main Campus - Tempe
Spring: Grand Canyon University
Downtown Campus Tour
Incentive Trip: ASU Women’s Basketball Game in January
Grades and Effort
Guest Speakers:
Access ASU – Tentative Schedule
September 6 – Time Management
December 6 – Mindset
February 3 – College Myth Busters
Additional Speakers:
MidFirst Bank: Financial Awareness
Law for Kids: Lawyers, judges
Peace Corp
Field Trips & Speakers
AVID T-Shirts

13. AVID Tutors $$$

14. Thank you for attending Meet the Teacher Night!
Are there any questions?
Jill Malina

15. Team Building Name of the Game: “Don’t Be Last!”
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Objective: Do not take the last bingo chip.
Rules: You have three rows of bingo chips (3,5,7). Take turns with your partner taking bingo chips. You can take as many as you want but you can’t take from multiple rows in one turn. Whoever is stuck taking the last bingo chip loses.