2. The AVID Program Be a part of the Patapsco AVID Family!

3. Why are YOU here? Chosen by teachers at Stricker They thought you should be college-bound! You are determined to succeed You have potential to succeed in hard classes

4. Why College?

5. Earnings Over a Lifetime?

6. Patapsco High School Comprehensive high school with a diverse student body Freshman class next year will have ~400 students! Only 30-35 students will be in the AVID Program

7. What does AVID stand for? A= Advancement V= Via (from) I= Individual D= Determination

8. Advancement Students move up with success from standard to honors to GT to AP courses

9. Via Individual AVID will provide a lot of help, but students must be willing to work to get to college! Students MUST be motivated

10. Determination Be willing to take on challenges! Be willing to work through tough classes!

11. AVID Is Not… A remedial class Study hall Just an easy class An automatic ticket to college

12. AVID Is… FUN College Focused Academic success Study skills & time management Advanced classes College knowledge Inspirational Field Trips! SAT Prep A FAMILY

13. Throughout all four years… –You will attend college fairs, college visits, guest speakers, debates, projects + college/career research

14. What Do I Learn in AVID? Freshman Year Strategies for HS success Sophomore Year Start college search, build on skills Junior Year Success on the SAT, college search Senior Year College + Scholarship Search

15. Who are AVID students at PHS? Varsity Athletes- LAX, Football, Track, Volleyball, etc. Artists- actresses, photographers, singers, dancers, yearbook, etc. Leaders- class officers, steering committee, JROTC, Homecoming Court, Mock Trial team

16. Things You Should Know… AVID is a privilege… –If for some reason you cannot… Maintain college-eligible grades… Come to school on a regular basis Go through the year without disciplinary actions… You will be de-selected from the program!

17. The Benefits of Being in the AVID family… Caring teachers Teacher-mentors Tutors Frequent grade updates in all classes Lasting friendships Mentoring that is fun! Field trips to colleges Class time for SAT, College Applications, Scholarship apps AVID teacher who works with you 9 th -12th

18. So How About It? Do you want success? Do you want to achieve your goals? Do you want to go to college?

19. If you answered “Yes” to more than one question… AVID is for you!

20. What do I do NOW? Listen to current AVID students Fill out the questionnaire Complete the application

21. Then What? Applications due to your Counselor November 30 th Short interviews will be at Stricker in December/January

22. Any questions?