The AVID Program

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The AVID Program

• Welcome to the
• Samuel Jackman
• AVID Family!

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The Mission of AVID

• AVIDs mission is to close
• the achievement gap by
• preparing all students for
• college readiness and
• success in a global society.

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What does AVID stand for?

• A Advancement
• V Via (by way of)
• I Individual
• D Determination

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Advancement

• AVID strives for academic success
• Our goal is for students to
• Gain confidence to be in more challenging classes
  ultimately, AP
• Enroll and be successful in Honors and
• AP class (es)
• The AVID class supports student success
• Binder checks, grade checks, academic skills,
  WICR, Cornell Notes
• group Tutorials to help with subject difficulties

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Via Individual

• Accountability
• STUDENTS are accountable for their actions
• Responsibility
• STUDENTS are responsible for their future and
  their decisions
• Organization
• STUDENTS learn and apply time management skills
• Communications
• STUDENTS develop strong communications skills

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Determination

• Determination Will
• You have to WANT something to make it happen
• We want our students to be determined to succeed
• We want our students determined to excel in their
  education and in their career
• We want our students to take control of their
  education and their future

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AVID Is

• A class to help you succeed academically
• A class that helps you with your study skills
  time management
• A class that supports academically average
  students to be placed in, and successful in
  advanced classes

• A college EDUCATION program
• Tutorials to help you understand what you arent
  able to
• A FAMILY!

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What Do I Learn in AVID?

• 7th Grade Year
• Introduction to AVID and its methodologies
• How to take Cornell Notes
• How to manage your time
• Effective methods of communication with
  teachers administration
• WICR
• Levels of Questions/Questioning Skills
• Tutorials
• Academic Vocabulary
• Test taking Strategies
• College and Career Information

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What Do I Learn in AVID?

• 8th grade Year
• Review of 7th grade topics (Cornell notes, levels
  of questions, academic vocabulary, etc.)
• How to take the PSAT
• How to start your college selection process
• Continue WICR, Tutorials, binder evaluations and
  grade checks

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What Do I Learn in AVID?

• In High School
• Total emphasis on College Careers
• How to apply to colleges
• The Interview Process
• How to take the SAT ACT
• What to look for in a college or university
• Financial Aid Scholarships
• How to maintain academic success in your
  post-secondary education
• Complete college applications and financial aid
  forms

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Anything Else?

• Throughout all four years
• You will attend college fairs
• Visit colleges universities
• Receive information from guest speakers who will
  help you with your road ahead
• Have total support from your peers, teachers, and
  parents

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Things You Should Know

• AVID is a privilege
• If for some reason you cannot
• Maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher
• Come to school on a regular basis
• Go through the year without any disciplinary
  actions
• You will be de-selected from the program!

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AVID is a Group Effort

• Parent Workshops are held to keep your parents
  in the loop as to what is happening in AVID
  at Jackman.
• Most of your teachers will be from the AVID site
  team who are trained in teaching AVID
  methodologies
• You are asked to communicate with your parents
  teachers so we can help you succeed any way we
  can!

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The Benefits of Being in the AVID family

• Constant notice of your grades and progress made
  in classes
• Being seen as a role model by your peers
• Making lasting friendships

• Teachers who are here to make sure you are
  achieving
• Tutors who are available two days a week to help
  you

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Why Are You Here?

• You were chosen by teachers in your school
• They felt that you possess the potential to
  succeed
• You are a strong-willed individual who is
  determined to excel
• You are someone who people could see as a role
  model or inspiration

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If more than one of those describes you..then

• AVID is for you!

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Any questions?