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A structured, college prep system working directly
with schools and districts.
A direct support structure for first-generation
college goers, grades 7-12.
A school wide approach to curriculum and rigor
adopted by more than 3,500 schools in 45 states
and 15 countries.
A professional development program providing
training throughout the U.S.
AVID is……….
AVID targets …Students with academic potential
Average to high test scores
2.0 – 3.5 GPA
College potential with support
Desire and determination
Students who meet one of more of the following criteria
First to attend college in family
Historically underserved in four-year colleges
Low income
Special circumstances
Implemented in Fall of 2007 with 21 Eighth graders and 20 Ninth graders, the program now includes:
We have grown!
AVID in Franklin Township Schools
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
50 51 41 28 19 13
Collected Data of our FT AVID students shows…
An improvement in attendance at school
An increase in state test scores
An increase in overall GPA
And an increased enrollment in AP classes by AVID students!
“I get all my homework done because I am a lot more organized.” Julia
“It boosts my grades.” Tyler
“(AVID) helps me study with Cornell notes. It helps me do better on tests.” Michaela
“It keeps us organized and college bound.” Milka
“…gets me out of my comfort zone…” Abby
How does AVID help?
What we like best about AVID…
“I like that we get to help each other in groups and work with partners.” Gabby
“…get to meet new people and learn about their jobs.” Kathryn
“We’re a big family; we help each other out.” Michaela
“…that we all communicate and mostly get along.” Milka
F*TEF and AVID in Partnership
In the spring of 2010, the Board of
Directors of the Franklin Township
Education Foundation voted to
provide financial support to
ensure the future of the AVID
program in Franklin Township
Schools.
Budget for the AVID program at FTCSC…
AVID Membership: 3 schools x $3,100
$9,300
2011 Summer Institute for 11 Site Team Members
(Includes registration, travel, stipends)
23,650
Tutors: 16 x 2 hours/week x 32 weeks x $25/hour
25,600
Teacher Salaries: 1 Full-time teacher (FCHS)
4 part-time teachers (FTMS East
and West) 80,000
$138,550
provides financial support
for AVID 2011-2012
AVID STUDE
NT
AVID SITE TEAM
Teachers, Tutors,
Counselors, Parents
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
Summer Institute and Trainings
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
Summer Institute and Trainings
FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY
Congratulations!
to our first senior class of AVID students as they
begin submitting their college applications.
Acceptance letters have been received from
University of Indianapolis, IUPUI, and Indiana
State University.