AVID Mission Statement

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

Benefits of Joining AVID

•Ongoing Mentoring▫The AVID teacher tracks students’ progress

in their classes through grade checks▫The AVID teacher tracks students’

completion of the A-G requirements (college admissions requirements).

Benefits of Joining AVID

•Academic Support▫College students are hired as AVID tutors▫AVID tutors come to the AVID class and

work with our students, helping them to become independent learners.

Benefits of Joining AVID

•“College Going” Environment▫Students share a common goal of getting

accepted to college▫The atmosphere in the class is motivating

and students encourage each other to strive for their goals

▫College T-shirt Day▫College Visits

Benefits of Joining AVID

•College Visits▫Students are exposed to many colleges

throughout the course of high school▫As juniors, students do a 3-4 day Junior

Trip to visit many colleges

Benefits of Joining AVID

•Guest Speakers▫Careers▫College Admissions Counselor▫Former AVID students/current college

students

Benefits of Joining AVID

•Assistance with the College Application and Financial Aid Process▫Students are monitored and supported in

the college application process▫Students are given direct support in

applying for scholarships and completing the financial aid process

Benefits of Joining AVID

•Test Prep▫Readistep – Intermediate School SAT Prep▫PSAT – SAT Prep▫SAT▫PLAN - ACT Prep▫ACT

What do we do in AVID?

•Tutorials▫ Twice a week AVID

tutors come help students work through their Point of Confusion

▫ Students become independent learners by working out their problem using higher level questioning

What do we do in AVID?

•Notebook Checks▫Once a week▫Notebook Checks include

3-ring Binder with dividers for each class Completed Agenda Organized (no loose papers) Cornell Notes filed behind dividers

What do we do in AVID?

•WICOR▫Writing▫Inquiry▫Collaboration▫Organization▫Reading

What do we do in AVID?

•Community Service•Get involved in clubs, sports, and other

activities on campus•Become leaders

What do we do in AVID?

•Team builders•AVID is a family!

Who should apply?

•First generation college students•Students who are academically in the

middle and need support to improve their GPA

•Students who want to go to a 4-year University right after high school

•Students who need/want extra support with their academic classes