1. AVID Program Advancement Via Individual Determination
[L. avidus]: eager for knowledge

3. AVID Background – avid.org
AVID Center is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the achievement gap by preparing all students for college and other postsecondary opportunities.
AVID Center was founded to support and oversee the AVID System first created by Mary Catherine Swanson in 1980. 
AVID today impacts more than 1.2 million students in 44 states and 16 other countries/territories.

4. AVID Impact

6. AVID… Teaches skills and behaviors for academic success
Provides intensive support with tutorials and strong student/teacher relationships
Creates a positive peer group for students
Develops a sense of hope for personal achievement gained through hard work and determination

7. AVID A remedial program A free ride A school within a school
What AVID IS:
What AVID IS NOT:
An in-school academic support program that prepares students for college eligibility and success
A collaboration between Equity and High Potential
For all students, but it targets those in the academic middle
Implemented school- and district-wide
About providing access to higher education
A remedial program
A free ride
A school within a school
A quick fix
An affirmative action program

8. Collaborative Support for the Success of Students
Colleges
and
Universities
AVID
Support
Staff
Community
Parents
AVID
Coordinator
(AVID Elective
Teacher)
Student
Student
Administration
Tutors
Subject
Area
Teachers
Counselors
Collaborative Support for the Success of Students

9. The AVID Elective Curriculum Sample
AVID Tutorials include:
Study Groups
Writing Groups
Socratic Seminars
AVID Curriculum includes:
Writing Curriculum
College and Careers
Study Skills

10. AVID Expectations
• Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA and satisfactory citizenship and attendance in all classes • Maintain enrollment in college preparatory classes (Pre-AP/AP) •Maintain an AVID three-ring binder (with calendar/agenda, Cornell notes, assignments in all classes, and Tutorial Request Forms). • Be an active learner, be prepared for all classes with all assigned work completed, take Cornell notes daily, and be an active participant in all activities (athletics, UIL, Academic Team, Clubs, Student Council, NJHS). • Complete all homework assignments (commit to at least 30 minutes up to two hours of homework every night). • Participate in AVID in class tutorials at least twice a week. • Participate in AVID field trips and activities.

11. AVID Supplies 3 inch Binder
Dividers (with or without pockets) for each class
Spiral/Journal
Planner
Notebook paper
Pencil bag – with pencils, pens, highlighters, any other necessary items needed for class
Suggested: Binder size hole punch for papers, ruler

12. Parent Support Reminders to study and complete homework
Encourage tutorials before their grades are too low
Encourage your child to be an advocate for themselves and their grade
Check on their grades often
Check on their binders
Ask about their day
Participate in Family Nights

13. Why was YOUR STUDENT invited to apply for AVID?
They were chosen to apply for AVID because…
They have the potential to do very well in school
They have been identified as a motivated learner
They have shown that they want to do well
They have the ability to go to college and start preparing for college now

14. AVID Acceptance Process
Interest Survey and Written Interview
Due by Thursday December 15!
Oral interview with an AVID Site Team member after you turn in your written packet

15. Questions