WELCOME TO. “I don’t need to do my best in AVID. I’ll get an “A” without even trying!”

WELCOME TOWELCOME TO

“I don’t need to do my best in AVID. I’ll get an “A” without even trying!”

• Advancement• Via• Individual• Determination

What does AVID stand for?What does AVID stand for?

[L. avidus]: eager for knowledge

• Organization

• Time Management

• Money Management

• College Readiness

• Tutorials

• College Exploration

• Career Exploration

• The Process of Getting a Job

• Study Skills

• Guidance Lessons

Themes in AVIDThemes in AVID(Grades 9-12)(Grades 9-12)

• Research Skills/Papers

• Public Speaking

• Cornell Notes

• Philosophical Chairs

• Socratic Seminars

• Scholarship Research

• Goal Setting

• Mission Statements

• Self Discovery & Reflection

• Tips for Success

• Binder Checks

BE PROACTIVE

Take responsibility for your life.

BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND

Define your mission and goals in life.

PUT FIRST THINGS FIRST

Prioritize, and do the most important things first.

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THINK WIN-WINEveryone can get what they want.

SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND, THEN TO BE UNDERSTOOD

Listen to people sincerely.  

SYNERGIZEWork together to achieve more

SHARPEN THE SAWRenew yourself regularly

Principle 1: Take 100% Responsibility for Your Life Principle 2: Believe It's Possible Principle 3: Decide What You WantPrinciple 4: Be Clear Why You're HerePrinciple 5: See the Best to Be the BestPrinciple 6: Unleash the Power of Goal-SettingPrinciple 7: Release the BrakesPrinciple 8: See What You Want, Get What You SeePrinciple 9: Act As IfPrinciple 10: Just Lean into It 

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Principle 11: Face Your Fears Head-On!Principle 12: Be Willing to Pay the PricePrinciple 13: Ask! Ask! Ask!Principle 14: Reject RejectionPrinciple 15: Use Feedback to Fast-ForwardPrinciple 16: Stop Hanging with Turkeys and Soar with EaglesPrinciple 17: Keep Score of Your Success and Build on ItPrinciple 18: Perform with Persistence by Keeping Your Eyes on the PrizePrinciple 19: Give Your Best to Be Your BestPrinciple 20: Start Now-Just Do It!

Research Skills

Great Leaders

Writing a College Research Paper

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Research Skills

Writing a College Research Paper

College Admissions

Scholarships

Life Skills for College Students

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

The Mission of AVIDThe Mission of AVID

• Average to high test scores• 2.0 – 3.5 GPA• College potential with support• Desire• Determination

AVID Student ProfileAVID Student Profile

• A remedial class• Study hall

What AVID is NOTWhat AVID is NOT

• 1st to attend college• Historically underserved in college• Low income• Special circumstance

Students must meet at least Students must meet at least one criteria below:one criteria below:

Sample Week in AVID

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri

• AVID

Skills for Success

• College & Careers

•Tutorials

• AVID

Skills for Success

• College & Careers

• Binder Check

•Tutorials

•Presentations

• AVID Skills for Success

•Teambuilding

Tutorials

Cornell NotesCornell Notes

• Create deeper understanding of core curriculum• Develop academic skills• Reflective learning• Encourage leadership skills

Purpose of AVID TutorialsPurpose of AVID Tutorials

Students remember…Students remember…

• 10%• 20%• 30%• 50%• 70%• 80%• 90%

• 10%• 20%• 30%• 50%• 70%• 80%• 90%

Of what they READOf what they HEAROf what they SEEOf what they SEE, HEAR, and SAYOf what they DISCUSS Of what they DOOf what they SAY as they DO something

Of what they READOf what they HEAROf what they SEEOf what they SEE, HEAR, and SAYOf what they DISCUSS Of what they DOOf what they SAY as they DO something

““Rigorous curriculum Rigorous curriculum is a greater factor in determining college determining college graduation rates graduation rates than class standing, standardized test scores, or grade point average.”

- Clifford Adelman

Academic RigorAcademic Rigor

• Low income students in college• Minorities in college• Students graduating from college

AVID increases the # ofAVID increases the # of

• 97% plan to attend college– 66% will enroll in a four-year university– 31% will enroll in a two-year college

• 78% of AVID students are accepted to four-year universities

• 83% of their parents have less than a four-year degree

AVID GraduatesAVID Graduates

• 76% of all graduating seniors DO NOT meet university requirements

• 89% of AVID students meet university requirements!

• Only 34% of students in the United States complete university requirements

Completion of Four-Year College Completion of Four-Year College Entrance RequirementsEntrance Requirements

• Nationwide 76% of students from affluent backgrounds attend college.

• Only 4% of community college students transfer to a four-year college or university

• AVID seniors graduate with an average G.P.A. of 3.1

Nationwide Nationwide

• Rigorous curriculum• Support• Creates a team• Provides students with the “hidden curriculum”

Why AVID worksWhy AVID works

• Binder Check (20%)• Tutorial (30%)• Projects, Classwork and homework(30%)• Portfolio (10%)•Community Service (10%)

GradingGrading

• Students are expected to demonstrate maturity, responsibility, and respect for others.• Anything that interferes with learning, including, but not limited to cell phones, music players, makeup, and food, will be confiscated.• Students will participate in college entrance exams such as the PSAT, PLAN, and SAT.

ExpectationsExpectations

• Hats should be removed when entering the room.• Gum, food, and drink are not allowed in class.• Cells phones need to be silenced and put away during class time.

ExpectationsExpectations

• Late work will not be accepted. All homework/projects assigned are due at the beginningbeginning of the class period.• Extra credit is offered but you really have to work for it

Late work & Extra CreditLate work & Extra Credit