Is AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) for YOU?
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A visit to Goucher College with Classes of 2011 and 2012. |
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A visit to the University of Pittsburgh with grade 11 (Class of 2010). |
We are welcoming 37 new students to AVID next year and will be serving over 100 students in grades 9-12!
AVID is a program centered upon a regularly scheduled elective class that prepares students with academic potential for success in college.
What are AVID student expectations?
AVID students are expected to maintain a "B" average in the majority of their classes, to study on a nightly basis, and to enroll in college preparatory classes (honors, AP). The AVID student's goal is to enroll in a four-year university.
What are AVID parent/guardian expectations?
AVID parents/guardians are expected to encourage their students to achieve academically, to maintain regular contact with the site AVID coordinator and to be supportive of the activities of the AVID program.
What happens in the AVID program?
A typical week in the AVID elective:
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Tuesday |
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Thursday |
Friday |
| Student Success Day: Organization, Study Skills, Time Management, Note-Taking Strategies |
Tutorial Directed group study time to review + make new inquiries into class curriculum |
Writing Workshop Focus on writing skill improvement on a variety of topics |
Tutorial Directed group study time to review + make new inquiries into class curriculum |
FUN Friday! Team-Builders, Philosophical Chairs, Spontaneous Speeches, etc! |
What makes AVID special?
- Field Trips to: College Campuses and The National College Fair
- Special Guest Speakers: world travelers and inspirational Stories
- AVID Laptop available for borrow to only AVID students
- Your AVID Elective Teacher will loop with you from grade 9-12 to serve you as an "Academic Coach" and guide your progress toward college
- Tutoring and Mentoring programs for AVID students to help you with difficult subjects and have another teacher in the building looking out for your best interests!
- In-class time to work on everything college: SAT Prep, College Essays, Scholarships!
How do you recognize an AVID student?
The AVID student carries a notebook, takes notes in all classes, is prepared for class, is a positive role model for others, and is "on-track" for college.
What are AVID results
- 90% of 15,000 AVID High School seniors have enrolled in a four-year college.
- 95% of AVID's low-income graduates go to college, 77% to four-year colleges. The national average for low-income students going on to a four-year college is 35%
