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AVID Mission Statement
•“AVID's mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.”
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Benefits of Joining AVID
•Ongoing Mentoring▫The AVID teacher tracks students’ progress
in their classes through grade checks▫The AVID teacher tracks students’
completion of the A-G requirements (college admissions requirements).
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Benefits of Joining AVID
•Academic Support▫College students are hired as AVID tutors▫AVID tutors come to the AVID class and
work with our students, helping them to become independent learners.
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Benefits of Joining AVID
•“College Going” Environment▫Students share a common goal of getting
accepted to college▫The atmosphere in the class is motivating
and students encourage each other to strive for their goals
▫College T-shirt Day▫College Visits
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Benefits of Joining AVID
•College Visits▫Students are exposed to many colleges
throughout the course of high school▫As juniors, students do a 3-4 day Junior
Trip to visit many colleges
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Benefits of Joining AVID
•Guest Speakers▫Careers▫College Admissions Counselor▫Former AVID students/current college
students
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Benefits of Joining AVID
•Assistance with the College Application and Financial Aid Process▫Students are monitored and supported in
the college application process▫Students are given direct support in
applying for scholarships and completing the financial aid process
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Benefits of Joining AVID
•Test Prep▫Readistep – Intermediate School SAT Prep▫PSAT – SAT Prep▫SAT▫PLAN - ACT Prep▫ACT
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What do we do in AVID?
•Tutorials▫ Twice a week AVID
tutors come help students work through their Point of Confusion
▫ Students become independent learners by working out their problem using higher level questioning
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What do we do in AVID?
•Notebook Checks▫Once a week▫Notebook Checks include
3-ring Binder with dividers for each class Completed Agenda Organized (no loose papers) Cornell Notes filed behind dividers
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What do we do in AVID?
•WICOR▫Writing▫Inquiry▫Collaboration▫Organization▫Reading
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What do we do in AVID?
•Community Service•Get involved in clubs, sports, and other
activities on campus•Become leaders
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What do we do in AVID?
•Team builders•AVID is a family!
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Who should apply?
•First generation college students•Students who are academically in the
middle and need support to improve their GPA
•Students who want to go to a 4-year University right after high school
•Students who need/want extra support with their academic classes