1. Welcome to AVID 9!
4th Block

2. Welcome to AVID 9!
Please find your seat (name written on top right of folder)
Use the sheet of paper in your folder and the markers in your box to make a name tent:
Middle of front & back: First Name
Corners of front: 1) 1 Thing you did this summer; 2) Hobby/Interest; 3) Favorite Food; 4) A word you like
On the back: A question you have about this class

3. Welcome to AVID 9 Ms. Gabro English 10H and AVID 9/10 Elective Teacher
Attended the College of William & Mary and the University of Virginia
English & Philosophy Major; Masters in Teaching English
I want to teach AVID because…

4. AVID: 30 Years of Success
Over 30 years, AVID has become one of the most successful college-preparatory programs for low-income, underserved students, and today reaches more than 400,000 students in approximately 4,500 schools in 47 states and 16 other countries/territories.
Since 1990, more than 85,500 AVID students have graduated from high school and planned to attend college.

5. What is AVID?
A structured, college preparatory system working directly with schools and districts
A direct support structure for first-generation college goers, grades 4-16
A schoolwide approach to curriculum and rigor adopted by more than 4,500 schools in 47 states and 16 countries
A professional development program providing training throughout the world

6. AVID Closes the Achievement Gap for ALL Students
AVID Center. AVID Senior Data Collection. Study of 22,210 AVID Seniors, [Electronic Database]. ( ).
Manhattan Institute, Education Working Paper Greene, J.P., Forster, G. "Public High School Graduation and College Readiness Rates in the U.S.“ (The most recent national data available.) *Filipino and Other not classified in Manhattan Institute study.

7. The 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.

8. What Does AVID Mean to You?
Advancement Via Individual Determination
What does AVID mean to you?

9. Advancement Via Individual Determination
With an Elbow Partner discuss:
What are your expectation for the class?
Why do you want to be in AVID?

10. Ice-breaker: “Balloon Pop!”
Write down three of your interests or hobbies on a Post-it.
Make sure that the interests begin with something general that others might do (e.g., playing football, singing, etc.) and lead up to the third item being something more specific (e.g., playing fetch with my dog, Rex, or visiting my grandmother in Canada)

11. Balloon Pop
Place the Post-it on the inside of the balloon, blow up the balloon, tie it, and place it in the middle of the classroom.

12. Debrief What was your favorite/least favorite part of this activity?
How did this activity help you make connections with your classmates? From this activity, what similarities did you find that you share with other students?

13. The AVID Binder Binder Content Check-off Sheet
Weekly binder checks (starting next week), and AVID grades will be based heavily on this requirement

14. Homework Have your binder ready & organized by next week
Before the end of the week, you must introduce yourself to all of your teachers, look them in the eye, shake their hand, and say “Hi, I’m _________, and I’m an AVID student. If possible, I would like to sit in the front of your class.”
Confirmation Sheet – due Monday

15. Brain Break!

16. Mingle Bingo Find a photo you would like to share on your device.
Share that photo with others & sign your name in the appropriate spot.
Mingle with as many people to get BINGO!

17. The AVID Contract AVID is different from other classes
Voluntary, college focus, teaches academic skills
Due Monday

18. Pair-Share
Describe what signing the contract means to you.

19. We believe in you!
Me and your other recommending teachers believe that each of the AVID students has the ability to complete college-prep classes and be ready for a four-year college.
AVID is an honor and a multi-year commitment.

20. Agendas
It is important to stay organized and utilize the planner as a tool
The calendar in your agenda will become an important part of your weekly binder check grade

21. Assignment Log
Used to track grades and completed assignments in content classes
Graded during binder checks and should be kept up-to-date.
One per class

22. Homework Introduction confirmation – Monday Signed contract – Monday
Binder content, filled-out agenda/calendar – Monday (first check is next Friday)