WELCOME TOWELCOME TO

What does AVID stand for?What does AVID stand for?

• Advancement• Via• Individual• Determination

[L. avidus]: eager for knowledge

Where can you find AVID?Where can you find AVID?

In 2014, AVID impacted more than 800,000 students in 44 states and 16 other countries and U.S. territories!

There are more than 5,000 AVID sites in grades K-12!

2014 National Data of AVID 2014 National Data of AVID StudentsStudents

Demographics of AVID High Demographics of AVID High School Students in 2014School Students in 2014

Themes in AVIDThemes in AVID(Grades 9-12)(Grades 9-12)

• Organization

• Time Management

• Money Management

• College Readiness

• Tutorials

• College Exploration

• Career Exploration

• The Process of Getting a Job

• Study Skills

• Guidance Lessons

• 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

99thth Grade Areas of Focus Grade Areas of Focus

BE PROACTIVETake responsibility for your life.

 BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND

Define your mission and goals in life.  

PUT FIRST THINGS FIRSTPrioritize, and do the most important

things first. 

THINK WIN-WINEveryone can get what they want.

 

SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND, THEN TO BE UNDERSTOOD

Listen to people sincerely.  

SYNERGIZEWork together to achieve more

  

SHARPEN THE SAWRenew yourself regularly

1010thth Grade Areas of Focus Grade Areas of Focus

Principle 1: Take 100% Responsibility for Your Life Principle 2: Believe It's Possible Principle 3: Decide What You WantPrinciple 4: Be Clear Why You're HerePrinciple 5: See the Best to Be the BestPrinciple 6: Unleash the Power of Goal-SettingPrinciple 7: Release the BrakesPrinciple 8: See What You Want, Get What You SeePrinciple 9: Act As IfPrinciple 10: Just Lean into It 

Principle 11: Face Your Fears Head-On!Principle 12: Be Willing to Pay the PricePrinciple 13: Ask! Ask! Ask!Principle 14: Reject RejectionPrinciple 15: Use Feedback to Fast-ForwardPrinciple 16: Stop Hanging with Turkeys and Soar with EaglesPrinciple 17: Keep Score of Your Success and Build on ItPrinciple 18: Perform with Persistence by Keeping Your Eyes on the PrizePrinciple 19: Give Your Best to Be Your BestPrinciple 20: Start Now-Just Do It!

1111thth Grade Areas of Focus Grade Areas of Focus

Research SkillsGreat LeadersWriting a College Research Paper 

1212thth Grade Areas of Focus Grade Areas of Focus

Research SkillsWriting a College Research PaperCollege AdmissionsScholarshipsLife Skills for College Students 

The Mission of AVIDThe Mission of AVID

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

AVID Student ProfileAVID Student Profile

• Average to high test scores• 2.0 – 3.5 GPA• College potential with support• Desire• Determination

Sample Week in AVID

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri•AVID

Lesson or Project

•Tutorials •AVIDLesson or

Project

•Tutorials •AVIDGuest speaker

Fun Fridays

• Binder &C-Note Checks

Tutorials

Cornell NotesCornell Notes

Purpose of AVID TutorialsPurpose of AVID Tutorials

• Create deeper understanding of core curriculum• Develop academic skills• Reflective learning• Encourage leadership skills

Academic RigorAcademic Rigor

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

- Clifford Adelman

AVID increases the # ofAVID increases the # of

• Low income students in college• Minorities in college• Students graduating from college

AVID GraduatesAVID Graduates

• 91% plan to attend college– 61% will enroll in a four-year university– 30% 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

Completion of Four-Year College Completion of Four-Year College Entrance RequirementsEntrance Requirements

Nationwide 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

Why AVID worksWhy AVID works

• Rigorous curriculum• Support• Creates a team• Provides students with the “hidden curriculum”

GradingGrading

• 20% Writing – Cornell notes, letters, reflections, essays• 20% Inquiry – tutorials (Tuesdays &Thursdays)• 10% Collaboration – projects, presentations, participation

and classwork• 10% Organization - binder checks (graded on Fridays by

tutors, see rubric)• 20% Reading – preparation for Socratic Seminar or

Philosophical Chairs• 10% Final – in the form of a paper, project +/or presentation• 10% AVID 11 Requirements – participation at AVID SLC,

Celebration and other VHS Events

ExpectationsExpectations

• 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 PSAT, SAT and ACT.

ExpectationsExpectations

• Hats should be removed when entering the room.

• Gum, food, and drink are not allowed in class. Water is allowed. • Cells phones need to be silenced and put away or set to charge during class time.

Late work & Extra CreditLate work & Extra Credit

• Late work will not receive full credit.• After 2 days late the most you will receive is ½ credit for your work. •Make-up work must be completed in a timely manner. (within same number of days absent)•There may be volunteer opportunities where you can earn extra credit.

Echo Website

• Check Echo often for announcements, activities, grades and other resources for our class.

• Contact Mrs. Wright at:bwright@nvusd.org with any questions or pertinent matters.