What is AVID?

A schoolwide college readiness system

A structured approach to rigorous

curriculum

Direct support structure for

college bound students

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What does AVID do?

Develops readers and writers

Develops deep content knowledge

Teaches content-specific strategies

for reading, writing, thinking,

and speaking

Develops habits, skills, and

behaviors to use knowledge

and abilities

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How AVID Works

Accelerates under-achieving students who have

potential into more rigorous courses

Teaches academic and social skills not targeted in

other classes

Provides intensive support with in-class tutors and

a strong student/teacher relationship

Creates a positive peer group for students

Develops a sense of hope and personal achievement

gained through hard work and determination

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Raises student achievement

Ensures college access

and success

Closes opportunity and

expectation gaps

AVID delivers results

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The AVID Impact on Schools

Increases enrollment in advanced academic courses (Pre-AP/Honors)

Implements instructional best practices for all students in the school

Creates a college-going culture throughout the school

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The AVID Elective Student Profile

Has academic potential

Average test scores

2.0–3.5 GPA

College potential with support

Desire and determination to succeed

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Sample Essential Skills

Organizational Skills

Writing and Reading to learn

Inquiry and Collaboration

Trained tutors

Data collection and analysis

School and resources committed to ensuring student

success

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AVID Strategies

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WritingInquiryCollaborationOrganizationReading

AVID is an elective class where students are taught strategies to increase their success in all of their classes.

The AVID elective fulfills the G requirement in the CSU/UC A-G entrance requirements.

AVID Strategies: Tutorials

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Students come prepared with a higher level question about academic content.

They work collaboratively within a small group and with a tutor to address each other’s questions and provide academic support.

AVID Strategies: The AVID Binder

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*2”-3” inch binder with section dividers labeled for each class

*Pencil pouch with necessary supplies (2 pens, 2 pencils, highlighter, colored pen)

*Daily use of agenda book in all classes

*No loose papers (use the rings)

All items are provided at the start of the year by NPHS, replacements available based on supply/funds

So what will I learn in AVID?

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First semester•Organization•Goal setting•Focused note-taking•Study skills and time management•Timed writing•Reading strategies•Technology based project

Second semester• Learning styles• Essay writing• Stress

management• College research

unit• Personal finance• Academic planning• Community service

project• Creating a summer

plan

A Sample Week in the AVID Elective

Daily Schedule

Curriculum:

Writing

College and Careers

Strategies for Success

Critical Reading

Tutorials:

Collaborative Study Groups

Writing Groups

Socratic Seminars

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Binder Evaluation

Field Trips

Media Center

Speakers

Motivational

Activities

(within block)

AVID Curriculum Tutorials AVID Curriculum Tutorials

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Perks of AVID

• Free tutoring from AP/IB and college students

• Field Trips to colleges or other cultural centers

• CVUSD will pay for all 9th and 10th grade

students to take the PSAT

• A connection to the campus community

• Develop of habits, skills, and behaviors

necessary to be successful in college and

beyond

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Dual Enrollment Program

• Building classes through Moorpark College

for Dual Enrollment and college credit

• Classes would be available only to AVID

students

• Potential to graduate high school with as

much as 60 college credits

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AVID at NPHS

• Period 5 (2:15-3:05)

• Year long

• 10 elective credits

• Opportunity to earn extra elective credits each year

• Opportunity for Dual Enrollment credit with Moorpark College

• Won’t miss out on other electives

How do I sign up?

• Contact your student’s NPHS counselor

when registering for classes in Spring 2019

• Email Kelly Welch, Assistant Principal

kwelch@conejousd.org

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