AVID overview 2015
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WELCOME TOWELCOME TO
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What does AVID stand for?What does AVID stand for?
• Advancement• Via• Individual• Determination
[L. avidus]: eager for knowledge
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Where can you find AVID?Where can you find AVID?
In 2014, AVID impacted more than 800,000 students in 44 states and 16 other countries and U.S. territories!
There are more than 5,000 AVID sites in grades K-12!
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2014 National Data of AVID 2014 National Data of AVID StudentsStudents
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Demographics of AVID High Demographics of AVID High School Students in 2014School Students in 2014
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Themes in AVIDThemes in AVID(Grades 9-12)(Grades 9-12)
• Organization
• Time Management
• Money Management
• College Readiness
• Tutorials
• College Exploration
• Career Exploration
• The Process of Getting a Job
• Study Skills
• Guidance Lessons
• 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
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99thth Grade Areas of Focus Grade Areas of Focus
BE PROACTIVETake responsibility for your life.
BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND
Define your mission and goals in life.
PUT FIRST THINGS FIRSTPrioritize, and do the most important
things first.
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
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1010thth Grade Areas of Focus Grade Areas of Focus
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
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!
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1111thth Grade Areas of Focus Grade Areas of Focus
Research SkillsGreat LeadersWriting a College Research Paper
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1212thth Grade Areas of Focus Grade Areas of Focus
Research SkillsWriting a College Research PaperCollege AdmissionsScholarshipsLife Skills for College Students
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The Mission of AVIDThe Mission of AVID
““AVID’s mission is to close the AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and students for college readiness and success in a global society.”success in a global society.”
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AVID Student ProfileAVID Student Profile
• Average to high test scores• 2.0 – 3.5 GPA• College potential with support• Desire• Determination
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Sample Week in AVID
Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri•AVID
Lesson or Project
•Tutorials •AVIDLesson or
Project
•Tutorials •AVIDGuest speaker
Fun Fridays
• Binder &C-Note Checks
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Tutorials
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Cornell NotesCornell Notes
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Purpose of AVID TutorialsPurpose of AVID Tutorials
• Create deeper understanding of core curriculum• Develop academic skills• Reflective learning• Encourage leadership skills
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Academic RigorAcademic Rigor
““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
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AVID increases the # ofAVID increases the # of
• Low income students in college• Minorities in college• Students graduating from college
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AVID GraduatesAVID Graduates
• 91% plan to attend college– 61% will enroll in a four-year university– 30% 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
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Completion of Four-Year College Completion of Four-Year College Entrance RequirementsEntrance Requirements
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Nationwide Nationwide
• 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
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Why AVID worksWhy AVID works
• Rigorous curriculum• Support• Creates a team• Provides students with the “hidden curriculum”
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GradingGrading
• 20% Writing – Cornell notes, letters, reflections, essays• 20% Inquiry – tutorials (Tuesdays &Thursdays)• 10% Collaboration – projects, presentations, participation
and classwork• 10% Organization - binder checks (graded on Fridays by
tutors, see rubric)• 20% Reading – preparation for Socratic Seminar or
Philosophical Chairs• 10% Final – in the form of a paper, project +/or presentation• 10% AVID 11 Requirements – participation at AVID SLC,
Celebration and other VHS Events
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ExpectationsExpectations
• 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, SAT and ACT.
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ExpectationsExpectations
• Hats should be removed when entering the room.
• Gum, food, and drink are not allowed in class. Water is allowed. • Cells phones need to be silenced and put away or set to charge during class time.
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Late work & Extra CreditLate work & Extra Credit
• Late work will not receive full credit.• After 2 days late the most you will receive is ½ credit for your work. •Make-up work must be completed in a timely manner. (within same number of days absent)•There may be volunteer opportunities where you can earn extra credit.
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Echo Website
• Check Echo often for announcements, activities, grades and other resources for our class.
• Contact Mrs. Wright at:[email protected] with any questions or pertinent matters.