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A dvancement V ia I ndividual D etermination

A dvancement V ia I ndividual D etermination. AVID Mission. The mission of AVID is to ensure that all students, especially students in the middle with academic potential, capable of completing a college prep path will: Succeed in the most rigorous curriculum

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A dvancement V ia I ndividual D etermination

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  1. Advancement Via Individual Determination

  2. AVID Mission • The mission of AVID is to ensure that all students, especially students in the middle with academic potential, capable of completing a college prep path will: • Succeed in the most rigorous curriculum • Enter mainstream activities of the school • Increase their enrollment in four-year colleges and universities, and • Become educated and responsible participants and leaders in a democratic society.

  3. AVID Basic Facts • AVID (L., avidus) eager for knowledge • College prep program • Underachieving, underserved students • Grades 6 - 12 • Clairemont High School • Mary Catherine Swanson

  4. AVID Results • AVID has grown from a single classroom in one school to more than 1200 schools in 21 states and 14 foreign countries, enrolling more than 65,000 students. • Since 1990, more than 30,000 AVID students have graduated high school and gone on to a 4-year college or university.

  5. AVID Results • 92% of all AVID students enroll in either 2-year or 4-year colleges or universities. • UCSD Independent Research, 1992

  6. AVID Results • AVID students are staying in college once they enroll; 89% of those who start are in college two years later. This is an enrollment rate 75% higher than the national average and a retention rate 56% higher than the average. • Mehan et. al., University of CA, 1994

  7. AVID Results • AVID sends one third more students to 4-year colleges than the local and national average. • Mehan et. al., University of CA

  8. AVID Components • Dedicated Students • Involved Parents • Trained Tutors • Teacher & Curriculum • AVID Site Team • Administrative Support

  9. Why your student is being considered for AVID: • GPA between 2.0 and 3.5 • SAT9 Scores • Reading & Math Percentile 45 – 85 • Reading Stanine Score 4 – 6 • Math Stanine Score 7 – 9 • Teacher Recommendation • Will Benefit

  10. Profile of an AVID student: • Potential to attend and succeed in a 4-year university • Will benefit from support and guidance • Willing to work hard at home and at school • Willing to take rigorous courses • Motivated and disciplined

  11. How to join AVID: • Potential students identified by Site Team. • Attend informational meeting. • Parent & students agree to apply. • Sign up for interview. • Interviews with Site Team members held at school. • A letter will be sent indicating acceptance into the program for next year.

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