Santan JHS - AVID Introduction

Introduction to AVID at Santan JHS (6th Grade Orientation, Spring 2013)

1. AVID Program Advancement Via Individual Determination January 15, 2013

2. AVID Staff at SJHS Coordinators Shaun Creighton Peggy Newendyke 7 th Grade Elective Teachers Sonya Lutrey Suzy Peters 8th Grade Elective Teachers Joanna Athey Lori Heilner

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

4. a structured, college preparatory system working directly with schools and districts a direct support structure for first-generation college goers, grades 4-12 a schoolwide approach to curriculum and rigor adopted by nearly 4,500 schools in 45 states and 15 countries a professional development program providing training throughout the world What is AVID?

5. Students With Academic Potential Average to high test scores 2.0-3.5 GPA College potential with support Desire and determination The AVID Student Profile

6. AVID student selection Voluntary participation AVID elective class offered during the school day Rigorous course and study Writing and reading curriculum Inquiry to promote critical reading AVID Program Essentials

7. Collaboration Trained tutors Data collection and analysis District and school commitment Active and interdisciplinary site team AVID Program Essentials

8. Rigor is the goal of helping students develop the capacity to understand content that is complex, ambiguous, provocative, and personally or emotionally challenging. Taking rigorous courses opens doors! Source: Teaching What Matters Most; Standards and Strategies for Raising Student Achievement by Strong, Silver and Perini, ASCD, 2001. What is Academic Rigor?

9. 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 Learn by asking questions (inquiry), rather than having answers provided for them Expectations of AVID Students

10. AVID students will … Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA and satisfactory citizenship and attendance in all classes Maintain enrollment in college-preparatory classes Maintain an AVID three-ring binder Participate in weekly tutorials Participate in extra curricular activities, field trips, and community service Prepare for college entrance exams Expectations of AVID Students

11. Organization skills Study skills Field trips College exploration Career exploration Guest speakers Public speaking Goal setting Higher-level thinking & questioning skills The AVID Elective

12. 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 a lso accepted to Stanford University Why AVID?

13. Why AVID?

14. Return a completed application with your child’s 7 th grade registration form. (All applications must be received by February 1 .) Interviews will be conducted at feeder schools in early February. Teacher recommendations will be submitted online. Applicants will be notified of their AVID status by mail no later than March 8 . Applying for AVID

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16. Questions?