Santan JHS - AVID Introduction

Advancement Via Individual Determination

atSantan Junior High School

January 13, 20156th Grade Orientation

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Coordinators– Shaun Creighton– Peggy Newendyke

Elective Teachers– Joanna Athey (8th grade)–Molly Zimpfer-Suraci (7th & 8th grade)

AVID Staff at Santan JHS

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AVID’s Mission

AVID’s mission is to close the

achievement gap by preparing

all students for college readiness

and success in a global society.

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A structured college preparatory system working directly with schools and districts

A direct support structure (via elective class) for first-generation college goers, grades 4-16

A schoolwide approach to curriculum and rigor A professional development program for teachers,

counselors, administrators, etc.

What is AVID?

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What is Academic Rigor?

Rigor is the goal of helping students develop the capacity to understand content that is complex, ambiguous, provocative, and personally or emotionally challenging.

Source: Teaching What Matters Most; Standards and Strategies for Raising Student Achievement, by Strong, Silver and Perini, ASCD, 2001.

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Why does AVID work?

Places AVID students in rigorous curriculum and gives them the support to achieve

Provides the explicit “hidden curriculum” of schools

Provides a team of students for positive peer identification

Redefines the teacher’s role as that of student advocate

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Where in the World is AVID?

*As of 2013-2014 (source)

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AVID students have academic potential. Average to high test scores 2.0-3.5 GPA College potential with support Desire and determination

The AVID Student Profile

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1. AVID student selection2. Voluntary participation3. AVID elective class offered during the

school day4. Rigorous course of study5. AVID elective class teaches

organizational skills to promote academic self-management

The 11 AVID Essentials

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6. Strong, relevant writing and reading curriculum

7. Inquiry and collaboration to promote critical thinking

8. Trained tutors9. Data collection and analysis10. District and school commitment11. Active, interdisciplinary site team

The 11 AVID Essentials

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WICOR

Writing Writing process (prewrite to final draft) Respond, revise Edit, final draft Cornell notes Quickwrites Learning logs, journals

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Inquiry Skilled questioning Socratic Seminars Quickwrites/discussions Critical-thinking activities Writing questions Open-minded activities

WICOR

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Collaboration Group projects Response/edit/revision groups Collaboration activities Tutorials Study groups Jigsaw activities Read-arounds

WICOR

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Tools Binders Calendars, planners, agendas Graphic organizers

Methods Focused note-taking system Tutorials, study groups Project planning, SMART goals

WICOR

Organization

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Reading SQ5R (Survey, Question, Read, Record, Recite,

Review, Reflect) KWL (What I Know; What to Learn; Learned) Reciprocal teaching “Think-alouds” Text structure Critical reading

WICOR

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A Week in the AVID Elective

Monday/Tuesday Wednesday/Thursday FridayAVID Curriculum

Writing College and Careers Strategies for Success Critical Reading

Tutorials Collaborative Study

Groups Writing Groups Socratic Seminars

Binder Checks Field Trips Guest Speakers Motivational

Activities

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AVID students will …• Take Cornell notes in each academic class• Be positive, encouraging, and supportive of their

classmates• Act as a role model in behavior for peers• Understand the importance of learning and of

achieving academic success• Demonstrate commitment to themselves and to their

studies

Expectations of AVID Students

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AVID students will …• Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA and satisfactory

citizenship and attendance in all classes• Maintain enrollment in honors level classes• Maintain an AVID three-ring binder• Participate in weekly tutorials• Participate in extra curricular activities, field trips,

and community service

Expectations of AVID Students

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Why AVID?

AVID Senior Data Collection, All Seniors 2013-2014 (source)

Over 3 out of 4 AVID graduates were accepted to a four-year college.

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Why AVID?

AVID Senior Data Collection, All Seniors 2013-2014 (source)

23% of AVID students tookcollege-level courses in high school.

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Why AVID?

The number of AVID 8th graders enrolled in Algebra is more than 50% higher than the national average.

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8th Grade Students Enrolled in Algebra

AVID General Data Collection 2012-2013, 8th graders enrolled in AVID (source)

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Why AVID?

AVID students persist through their first two years of college at a higher rate than their peers.

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Freshman College Students whoEnroll for a Second Year

San Diego Union-Tribune, January 2015 (source)

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Hamilton HS AVID Program– 98% 4-year university acceptance rate–Over 15 different AP subjects tested• one student has taken 12 total AP tests

–One student: $890,000 in scholarships• currently enrolled at the Naval Academy• also accepted to Stanford University

Why AVID?

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Why AVID?

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1. Return a completed application with your child’s 7th grade registration form.

(All applications must be received by February 6.)2. Interviews will be conducted at feeder schools

in February.3. Teacher recommendations will be submitted

online.4. Applicants will be notified of their AVID status

by mail no later than March 31.

Applying for AVID

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cusd80.com/sjhsavid

Our Website

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Questions?

Shaun Creighton Peg NewendykeCreighton.Shaun@cusd80.com Newendyke.Peggy@cusd80.com