1. 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.”

2. 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).

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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

6. Benefits of Joining AVID Guest Speakers ▫Careers ▫College Admissions Counselor ▫Former AVID students/current college students

7. 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

8. Benefits of Joining AVID Test Prep ▫Readistep – Intermediate School SAT Prep ▫PSAT – SAT Prep ▫SAT ▫PLAN - ACT Prep ▫ACT

9. 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

10. 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

11. What do we do in AVID? WICOR ▫Writing ▫Inquiry ▫Collaboration ▫Organization ▫Reading

12. What do we do in AVID? Community Service Get involved in clubs, sports, and other activities on campus Become leaders

13. What do we do in AVID? Team builders AVID is a family!

14. 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