the avid program

The AVID Program

Be a part of the Patapsco AVID

Family!

Why are YOU here?• Chosen by teachers at Stricker• They thought you should be

college-bound!• You are determined to succeed• You have potential to succeed

in hard classes

Why College?

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Patapsco High School

• Comprehensive high school with a diverse student body

• Freshman class next year will have ~400 students!

• Only 30-35 students will be in the AVID Program

What does AVID stand for?• A=

Advancement• V= Via (from)• I= Individual• D=

Determination

Advancement• Students move up with success

from standard to honors to GT to AP courses

Via Individual• AVID will provide a lot of help,

but students must be willing to work to get to college!

• Students MUST be motivated

Determination• Be willing to take on

challenges!• Be willing to work through

tough classes!

AVID Is Not…• A remedial

class

• Study hall

• Just an easy class

• An automatic ticket to college

AVID Is…• FUN• College Focused• Academic success• Study skills & time

management• Advanced classes• College knowledge• Inspirational• Field Trips!• SAT Prep• A FAMILY

Throughout all four years…

– You will attend college fairs, college visits, guest speakers, debates, projects + college/career research

What Do I Learn in AVID?

Freshman Year• Strategies for HS success

Sophomore Year• Start college search, build on

skillsJunior Year

• Success on the SAT, college search

• Senior Year• College + Scholarship Search

Who are AVID students at PHS?• Varsity Athletes- LAX, Football, Track,

Volleyball, etc.• Artists- actresses, photographers, singers,

dancers, yearbook, etc.• Leaders- class officers, steering committee,

JROTC, Homecoming Court, Mock Trial team

Things You Should Know…

AVID is a privilege…– If for some reason you cannot…

• Maintain college-eligible grades…• Come to school on a regular basis• Go through the year without

disciplinary actions…

You will be de-selected from the program!

The Benefits of Being in the AVID family…

• Caring teachers • Teacher-mentors• Tutors• Frequent grade

updates in all classes

• Lasting friendships

• Mentoring that is fun!

• Field trips to colleges

• Class time for SAT, College Applications, Scholarship apps

• AVID teacher who works with you 9th-12th

So How About It?Do you want success?Do you want to achieve your

goals?Do you want to go to college?

If you answered “Yes” to more than one

question…AVID is for you!

What do I do NOW?• Listen to current AVID students • Fill out the questionnaire• Complete the application

Then What?• Applications due to your

Counselor November 30th

• Short interviews will be at Stricker in December/January

Any questions?