Mrs. Kavanagh, AVID Instructor

WELCOME TOWELCOME TO

“I don’t need to do my best in AVID. I’ll get an “A” without even trying!”

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

• Advancement• Via• Individual• Determination

[L. avidus]: eager for knowledge

Topics in AVIDTopics in AVID

• 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

The Mission of AVIDThe Mission of AVID

“AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and 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

What AVID is NOTWhat AVID is NOT

• A remedial class• Study hall

Students must meet at least Students must meet at least one criteria below:one criteria below:

• 1st to attend college• Historically underserved in college• Low income• Special circumstance

Sample Week in AVID

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri

• AVID

Skills for Success

• College & Careers

•Tutorials

• AVID

Skills for Success

• College & Careers

• Binder Check

•Tutorials

•Presentations

• AVID Skills for Success

•Teambuilding

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

Students remember…Students remember…

• 10%• 20%• 30%• 50%• 70%• 80%• 90%

• 10%• 20%• 30%• 50%• 70%• 80%• 90%

Of what they READOf what they HEAROf what they SEEOf what they SEE, HEAR, and SAYOf what they DISCUSS Of what they DOOf what they SAY as they DO something

Of what they READOf what they HEAROf what they SEEOf what they SEE, HEAR, and SAYOf what they DISCUSS Of what they DOOf what they SAY as they DO something

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

• 97% plan to attend college– 66% will enroll in a four-year university– 31% 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

• 76% of all graduating seniors DO NOT meet university requirements

• 89% of AVID students meet university requirements!

• Only 34% of students in the United States complete university requirements

Why AVID worksWhy AVID works

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

GradingGrading

• Binder Check Tutorial• Projects, Classwork and homework, Community Service• Portfolio

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, PLAN, and SAT.

ExpectationsExpectations

• Hats should be removed when entering the room.• Gum, food, and drink are not allowed in class.• Cells phones need to be silenced and put away during class time.

Late work & Extra CreditLate work & Extra Credit

• Late work will not be accepted. All homework/projects assigned are due at the beginningbeginning of the class period.• Extra credit is rarely offered in AVID if at all.

AVID Website

www.kavanavid.weebly.com