AVID 9 & 10Orientation

8/18/14

Ms. Wrenn & Mr. Umana

Do you dream of going to college?

AVID is a college readiness program designed to help you:❖ gain the skills necessary for admittance

and success in college.

Why AVID?

1. Commit to Success!2. Maintain a “C or Better” in ALL classes3. Carry Binder & Agenda to all classes4. Take Cornell notes in all classes5. Use your tutorial time6. Get Involved in your school community7. Take advantage of college opportunities

7 Habits of Successful AVID Students

Supplies Needed★ 3 - Ring Binder 2-3 inches wide★ 1 Student Agenda (Ms. Wrenn’s Gift)★ 1 Pencil Pouch★ Labeled subject dividers

“AVID-ize” Yourself

English I,II,III, IV

4 yrs Math-Algebra, Geometry, AAT/Pre-Calc, Elective (AP Calculus, College Algebra, AP Stats, Statistics)

Science-Biology, Chemistry, Physics

Social Studies-W.S., US Hist., C.A.H

2yrs of F.L.-French, Italian, or Spanish

Graduation Requirements

4 yrs of P.E./ROTC

AVID 9,10,11,12

1 yr. of ART

1 yr of Music

9th 10th 11th 12thEnglish 1 English 2 English 3 English 4 World studies US History Cont. Am Hist AVID 12Algebra Geometry Adv Alg./Trig ElectiveBiology Chemistry Physics Requirement*AVID 9 AVID 10 AVID 11 Requirement*PE1/ROTC1 PE2/ROTC2 PE3/ROTC3 Requirement*Requirement* Requirement* Requirement* Requirement*

Requirement*= Art, Music, Foreign Language, or elective

Typical 4 year AVID program

Primary Days:● Rdg/Wrtg (M/W)● Tutorials (T/TH)● College/Career

& Motivation (F)

What is AVID Class?

Organization/Time Management

Goal Setting

Cornell Note taking/Study Skills

Reading, Writing, and Research skills

College admission requirements/applications Financial aid/Scholarships and Career study

What Do We Learn in AVID?

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*All personal info stays that way, so it is safe and easy!

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Find US @

schurzavid.edublogs.org

**This is a private site.**

AVID Homework Blog site

Academic-help students graduate and prepare for post-secondaryprogramming classes for the following year

Social-help students transition into high school and through their high school yearsprovide information to help students become involved in school programs

Emotional-serve as advocate for students dealing with emotional issues in and out of school

What are counselors there for:

Semester 1:September 2, 2014-January 29, 2015

.5 credit per class7 classes

3.5 credits per semester

Semester 2February 2, 2015-June 16, 2015

.5 credits per class7 classes

3.5 credits per semester

How to earn credit….

1 .Student Portal / Parent Portal

2.Parent/teacher conferencesNovember 13, 2014- Quarter 1 report card pick upApril 15, 2015- Quarter 3 report card pick up

3.Progress reportsQuarter 1-October 10, 2014/ Quarter 2-December 19, 2015Quarter 3-March 13, 2015/ Quarter 4-May 15, 2015

Grades will be printed every 5 weeks...

How to keep up with grades..

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Get Involved!!!!!

Ms. Wrenn, AVID Office, Room 115cgwrenn@cps.edu(773) 534-3675

Mr. Umana, Counseling Office, Room 111jdumana@cps.edu(773) 534-3436

Contact Us!