Advancement Via Individual Determination: A Proven College Readiness System

1. Advancement Via Individual Determination: A Proven College Readiness System

2. Oh The Places You Will Go!

3. What are colleges telling students? Student motivation and goal to attend college Higher level classes Study habits and working in collaborative groups Learn about college, visit colleges Create a 4 year plan

4. What is AVID? • A structured college preparatory system working directly with schools and districts • An academic support system • Aschool wide approach to curriculum and rigor • A structured college preparatory elective class that helps students with organizational skills, note taking, and WICORstrategies. • W-Writing • I -Inquiry • C-Collaboration • O-Organization • R-Rigor • Tutorology: Small group tutoring

5. The AVID Elective Student Profile • Academic Middle (2.0-3.5 GPA) capable of higher level classes (with support) • iREADY Language Arts score 585-660 • Not a discipline problem • Motivated • Other considerations*: • First in family to attend college* • Eligible for free/reduced lunch* • Historically underrepresented in colleges* * Not all criteria is required

6. Benefits of AVID • Rigorous Curriculum • Ongoing professional development for teachers • Guest Speakers, College Visits • Academic Support/Tutorials • Parent Events • Exposure to Standardized Tests • Assistance with the College Application andFinancial Aid Process • One dedicated school counselor • AVID Site Team • Administrator • Counselor • Teachers of each department

7. Edison AVID Senior Data Last year’s AVID seniors (Class of 2017) • 100% took college entrance exams • 100% completed four-year college entrance requirements • 76% took a course of rigor (AP/honors) • Average un-weighted GPA 3.0

8. AVID National Data 2016-2017

9. AVID National Data 2016-2017

10. Edison AVID Senior Data Last year’s AVID EHS seniors (Class of ‘17) • 100% applied to four-year colleges vs. 88% AVID nationwide • 97% were accepted into four-year colleges vs. 79% AVID nationwide • 97% EHS AVID enrolled in college • Earned $1.5 million in scholarships!

11. Edison Alumni Parent Testimonial I am so glad Michael was a part of the AVID program – it has helped mold him into the person he is as he leaves Edison High School.  I am sure I am not the only parent to say that Michael is so proud to be part of this program.  I am amazed at how this insecure and awkward boy who was so unsure of himself has become a secure, driven and determined young man in the past four years.  This program has taught him how to prepare for college and the tools he will need to succeed.  Four years ago I even thought to myself, as the AVID Program was visiting colleges and preparing for SAT's, these children have time – but time went VERY, VERY fast!  The program gave Michael the opportunity to apply for 8 different schools (which he was accepted to all 8) and helped him get the most out of what he was looking for.  I am happy to say that he will be attending Misericordia University in Dallas, PA studying Communications … Good luck with this program in the future! Dana Diakunczak (mother of Michael Diakunczak, Class of 2016)

12. Edison Alumni Parent Testimonial Thank-you for allowing me to express how proud I am of my daughter, Megan Cranston and her accomplishments. The AVID program truly helped Megan to focus on studying. Studying is a learned technique not taught in schools.  Megan was a lackadaisical student before AVID.  If it were not for AVID, I don't think she would have gone as far as she did to receive over 7 scholarships to 7 different colleges. Every single college (all 15 of them) accepted Megan. In fact, Megan has been trying to get her younger brother to follow her footsteps in AVID.  Megan would get much more guidance in AVID than in regular classes (such as, what was really the lesson about, not just facts but the idea, or how best to approach assignments.)  The motivated and dedicated AVID team is wonderful.  I give so much credit to AVID for Megan's success! Thank you for the hard work.  Your success is seen by the student's success. Wendy Sergeant (mother of Megan Cranston, Class of 2016)

13. A Sample Week in the AVID Elective Curriculum: Monday & Wednesday • Writing • College and Careers • Strategies for Success • Critical Reading Tutorials: Tuesday & Thursday • Collaborative Study Groups • College Tutors • Teacher rotates & monitors groups Fridays: • Career & College Studies • College Trips • Guest Speakers

14. Tutorology College Tutors every Tuesday and Thursday • Tutorial Request Form • Higher level questions

15. College and Career Field Trips

16. Community Service & Special Events

17. AVID is NOT: An AT RISK Program A School Within A School “Boot Camp” For All Students A “Silver Bullet” A Quick Fix A Program that Only Affects a Few Students

18. AVID in Edison 2017-18 School Year 36 8th graders at HHMS 31 8th graders at TJMS Nearly 250 students in Grades 9-12 at EHS

19. AVID in 8th grade at HHMS and TJMS Accelerated English* • *all students will be bumped up regardless of current placement AVID Math Social Studies Science World Language/Art/Music Physical Education/Health Lunch

20. AVID in grades 9-12 at EHS AVID (elective class taken for credit in place of no-credit study hall) English Math Social Studies Science World Language Physical Education/Health Elective (CFL/VPA)

21. Expectations of an AVID Student Maintain an AVID binder. Maintain satisfactory citizenship and attendance in all classes. Participate in team building activities. Explore college options. Gain awareness of professional careers. Interact with guest speakers. Interact with and learn from college tutors. Tour college campuses and visit with college admission. Participate in extra-curricular and community service activities. (10 hours a year required once in high school) Enroll in one or more advanced academic courses. Commit to working hard and studying every night to maintain a 2.5 or higher GPA.

22. Selection Process Jan. 18 & Jan. 25 Student Presentations Parent Presentations Applications available throughGuidance Dept. February 16 Application deadline March Student Interviews Mid-April Students notified of selection

23. School Contact Information Joanne Masi, AVID Site Coordinator Herbert Hoover Middle School Joanne.Masi@edison.k12.nj.us 732-452-2940 x31006 Kimberly McCoy, AVID Site Coordinator Thomas Jefferson Middle School Kimberly.Mccoy@edison.k12.nj.us 732-650-5290 x32005 Rachel Rotella, EHS AVID Counselor/Site Coordinator Rachel.Rotella@edison.k12.nj.us 732-650-5217

24. For More Information Visit us on AVID Twitter @EdisonAVID https://twitter.com/EdisonAVID Or visit www.AVID.org