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AVID

WELCOME TO. AVID. What does AVID stand for?. A dvancement V ia I ndividual D etermination. [L. avidus]: eager for knowledge. Themes in AVID (Grades 9-12). Research Skills/Papers Public Speaking Cornell Notes Philosophical Chairs Socratic Seminars Scholarship Research

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AVID

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  1. WELCOME TO AVID

  2. What does AVID stand for? Advancement Via Individual Determination [L. avidus]: eager for knowledge

  3. Themes in AVID(Grades 9-12) • Research Skills/Papers • Public Speaking • Cornell Notes • Philosophical Chairs • Socratic Seminars • Scholarship Research • Goal Setting • Mission Statements • Self Discovery & Reflection • Tips for Success • Binder Checks Organization Time Management Money Management College Readiness Tutorials College Exploration Career Exploration The Process of Getting a Job Study Skills Guidance Lessons

  4. 9th Grade Areas of Focus THINK WIN-WIN Everyone can get what they want. SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND, THEN TO BE UNDERSTOOD Listen to people sincerely. SYNERGIZE Work together to achieve more SHARPEN THE SAW Renew yourself regularly BE PROACTIVE Take responsibility for your life. BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND Define your mission and goals in life. PUT FIRST THINGS FIRST Prioritize, and do the most important things first.

  5. 10th Grade Areas of Focus Principle 11: Face Your Fears Head-On! Principle 12: Be Willing to Pay the Price Principle 13: Ask! Ask! Ask! Principle 14: Reject Rejection Principle 15: Use Feedback to Fast-Forward Principle 16: Stop Hanging with Turkeys and Soar with Eagles Principle 17: Keep Score of Your Success and Build on It Principle 18: Perform with Persistence by Keeping Your Eyes on the Prize Principle 19: Give Your Best to Be Your Best Principle 20: Start Now-Just Do It! Principle 1: Take 100% Responsibility for Your Life Principle 2: Believe It's Possible Principle 3: Decide What You Want Principle 4: Be Clear Why You're Here Principle 5: See the Best to Be the Best Principle 6: Unleash the Power of Goal-Setting Principle 7: Release the Brakes Principle 8: See What You Want, Get What You See Principle 9: Act As If Principle 10: Just Lean into It By Jack Canfield and Kent Healy

  6. 11th Grade Areas of Focus Research Skills Great Leaders Writing a College Research Paper

  7. 12th Grade Areas of Focus Research Skills Writing a College Research Paper College Admissions Scholarships Life Skills for College Students By Jack Canfield and Kent Healy

  8. The Mission of AVID “AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.”

  9. AVID Student Profile Average to high test scores 2.0 – 3.5 GPA College potential with support Desire Determination

  10. Sample Week in AVID

  11. Tutorials

  12. Cornell Notes

  13. Purpose of AVID Tutorials Create deeper understanding of core curriculum Develop academic skills Reflective learning Encourage leadership skills

  14. Academic Rigor “Rigorous curriculum is a greater factor in determining college graduation rates than class standing, standardized test scores, or grade point average.” - Clifford Adelman

  15. AVID increases the # of Low income students in college Minorities in college Students graduating from college

  16. AVID Graduates 97% plan to attend college 66% will enroll in a four-year university 31% will enroll in a two-year college 78% of AVID students are accepted to four-year universities 83% of their parents have less than a four-year degree

  17. Completion of Four-Year College Entrance Requirements 76% of all graduating seniors DO NOT meet university requirements 89% of AVID students meet university requirements! Only 34% of students in the United States complete university requirements

  18. Nationwide Nationwide 76% of students from affluent backgrounds attend college. Only 4% of community college students transfer to a four-year college or university AVID seniors graduate with an average G.P.A. of 3.1

  19. Why AVID works Rigorous curriculum Support Creates a team Provides students with the “hidden curriculum”

  20. Grading Binder Check (30%) Tutorial (30%) Projects, Classwork and homework(20%) Portfolio (10%) Community Service (10%)

  21. Expectations Students are expected to demonstrate maturity, responsibility, and respect for others. Anything that interferes with learning, including, but not limited to cell phones, music players, makeup, and food, will be confiscated. Students will participate in college entrance exams such as the SAT and ACT.

  22. Expectations Hats should be removed when entering the room. Gum, food, and drink are not allowed in class. Cells phones need to be silenced and put away during class time.

  23. Late work & Extra Credit Late work will not be accepted. All homework/projects assigned are due at the beginning of the class period. Extra credit is rarely offered in AVID if at all.

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