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East High School AVID Program Look for us online at www.easthighavid.com Or check us out on Facebook! P 801-583-1661 For more information – please contact Mrs. Praggastis [email protected] Save the Date March 24 th The Utah Jazz will celebrate the hard work of Utah AVID students The Jazz will take on the Detroit Pistons AVID Seniors will be selected to join the Jazz in the tunnel for just prior to the game Tickets are $12.50 per person Or $15.00 per person East High School AVID Family February 2014 Vol. 1 Issue What AVID is … REALLY ! AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is an academic, regularly scheduled, four- year elective class based on reading, writing and critical thinking as tools of learning. Students must apply and be accepted in to the program. The AVID classroom is a learning environment, where the focus is constantly set to providing students the tools necessary to be successful in college and beyond. Today’s college student needs to have the skills to look at problem-solving, they need to know how to write academically and how to stay focused and organized. In AVID, we do that by holding students to high academic and attendance standards. AVID students are expected to push
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East High School AVID ProgramLook for us online at www.easthighavid.com
Or check us out on Facebook!
P 801-583-1661For more information – please contact Mrs. Praggastis
Save the DateMarch 24th
The Utah Jazz will celebrate
the hard work of Utah AVID students
The Jazz will take on the
Detroit Pistons
AVID Seniors will be selected to join the Jazz in
the tunnel for just prior to the game
Tickets are $12.50 per person
Or$15.00 per person (Ticket & hotdog)
Must pay EHS Treasurer before March. 12
Family and Friends Welcome
East High School AVID Family NewsletterFebruary 2014 Vol. 1 Issue 1
What AVID is … REALLY !AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is an academic, regularly scheduled, four-year elective class based on reading, writing and critical thinking as tools of learning. Students must apply and be accepted in to the program.
The AVID classroom is a learning environment, where the focus is constantly set to providing students the tools necessary to be successful in college and beyond.
Today’s college student needs to have the skills to lookat problem-solving, they need to know how to write academically and how to stay focused and organized. In AVID, we do that by holding students to high academic and attendance standards.
AVID students are expected to push themselves, to work hard every day, to turn work in on time and to offer back to the community through community service.
AVID is a partnership – between school, student and home! Our East High motto is “Teamwork makes the dream work.” We are all in this together. If college is your child’s dream and they will be the first generation to go to college, then AVID is just where they should be.
The Nine Truths of Parental InvolvementBy John H. Wherrer, Ed.D., PresidentThe Parent InstituteNine Truths You Must Know Now” published by the Parent Institute.® This article offers practical information on how parents can help their children to succeed. I hope you enjoy and find it beneficial. ….. Mrs. P.Truth # 1Parent involvement is all about the children.It’s important to be clear about the purpose of parent involvement. Parent involvement is NOT about:» Keeping parents happy or out of the teacher’s hair.» Tapping parent expertise.» Getting volunteer help—or field trip chaperones.» Fundraising.It is all about making sure that children get the best education possible. Dr. Joyce Epstein at the Johns Hopkins University Center on School, Family and Community Partnerships makes the point very well when she says:“The way schools care about children is reflected in the way schools care about the children’s families.If educators view children simply as students, they are likely to see the family as separate from the school. That is, the family is expected to do its job and leave the education of children to the schools. If educators view students as children, they are likely to see both the family and the community as partners with the school in children's education and development.”Our schools alone cannot provide the complete education children must have. Parent involvement is all about the children and making sure they receive the kind of education they deserve and must have.
East High AVID Family NewsletterFebruary 2014 Vol. 1 Issue 1
AVID December Family Night was a HUGE success, with over 125 people in attendance. Speakers from University Neighborhood Partners, University of Utah, Utah State, as well as financial aid specialists, college advisors, counselors, and East High AVID
teachers came together to work towards making college dreams, college realities! Next family night will be in March, 2014 with a
focus on funding college and FAFSA!
SeniorsAVID seniors have been getting their admittance letters! Many students have chosen in-state schools, including Weber, Utah State and the University of Utah and Salt Lake Community College. Some will be heading off to serve on an LDS Mission before beginning their college dreams.
This year’s AVID graduating class will consist of 16 students. Their plans are to become engineers, doctors, lawyers, work in business, film and modeling. Our annual SENIOR CELEBRATION will be held May 15, 2014 at Innovations (on SLCC State Street Campus). Details to come!
The Nine Truths of Parental InvolvementBy John H. Wherrer, Ed.D., PresidentThe Parent InstituteNine Truths You Must Know Now” published by the Parent Institute.® This article offers practical information on how parents can help their children to succeed. I hope you enjoy and find it beneficial. ….. Mrs. P.Truth # 1Parent involvement is all about the children.It’s important to be clear about the purpose of parent involvement. Parent involvement is NOT about:» Keeping parents happy or out of the teacher’s hair.» Tapping parent expertise.» Getting volunteer help—or field trip chaperones.» Fundraising.It is all about making sure that children get the best education possible. Dr. Joyce Epstein at the Johns Hopkins University Center on School, Family and Community Partnerships makes the point very well when she says:“The way schools care about children is reflected in the way schools care about the children’s families.If educators view children simply as students, they are likely to see the family as separate from the school. That is, the family is expected to do its job and leave the education of children to the schools. If educators view students as children, they are likely to see both the family and the community as partners with the school in children's education and development.”Our schools alone cannot provide the complete education children must have. Parent involvement is all about the children and making sure they receive the kind of education they deserve and must have.
East High Family NewsletterFebruary 2014 Vol. 1 Issue 1
AVID LingoBinder - AVID students are expected to keep (1) 3” binder for all subjects – planner & pencil pouch included!!! Tutorials - Student-based collaborative learning with college & adult tutor support Cornell Notes (C-Notes) - Note taking system that includes reflection after the class Philosophical Chairs - Structured discussion on controversial topic Socratic Seminar - Structured discussion based on material read in the classroom.
AVID LingoBinder - Se espera que los estudiantes de AVID para mantener (1) carpeta de 3 "para todos los sujetos - planificador y lápiz bolsa incluida! Tutoriales - aprendizaje colaborativo basado en la estudiante con la universidad y el apoyo del tutor adulto Notas de Cornell (C-Notes) - Toma de notas del sistema que incluye la reflexión después de la clase Sillas Filosóficas - debate estructurado sobre el tema controversial
Why we do AVID Tutorials
AVID tutorials are designed to give the AVID student the extra help they need in their rigorous courses. Through tutorials, students develop the skills necessary to become self-directed learners. Tutorial questions should be coming from homework in Math, Science, Language Arts and Social Studies.
“Today AVID is widely regarded as one of the most effective educational reforms ever created by a classroom teacher. The results have been extraordinary.”
-Andres Goldstein,
WEEK SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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23 24A DayClemente Writer LabAVID 9 6 Who Came by BusAVID 11 ACT PREP TRF
Late Start
25B DayAVID 10 Day9th Grade TRF Due6 Who Came by BusAVID 11 ACT PREP TRF
26A DayAVID 10 DAY!!!9th Grade TRF Due6 Who Came by BusAVID 11 ACT PREP TRF
27ClementeAVID 9 Computer LabAVID 11 ACT PREP TRF
28Assembly ScheduleAVID/Clemente Presentation – “We Are One”AVID 9 Computer LabAVID 11 ACT PREP TRF
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2 3B Day
Late Start
4ACT TestingAll Juniors
5A Day
6B DayP/T Conference2:45-4:30 East5:15-7:15 Glendale
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Late start
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End of term
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**AVID 9– get your field trip forms signed for Leonardo Museum!! Parents – full details like this calendar can be found on our website: www.easthighavid.com
What’s Coming Up??
This calendar can be found online at
www.easthighavid.com REMINDERS: Don’t forget AVID/Jazz Night against the Detroit Pistons.. What a
great family fun night to share!
ADDRESSEEStreet AddressSuite 555City, State 55555
What is AVID/Clemente?East High is the 2nd school in the NATION to offer the AVID/Clemente course. AVID students are taught by University of Utah and Westminster College
What you need to know to help ensure student success can be
found at:www.easthighavid.com
