1. Hobby Middle School 11843 Vance Jackson San Antonio, TX 78230
Thank you for your attention! Our purpose is to help you get an idea of whether AVID might be a good fit for you. But it is still up to you to apply and interview for the AVID elective. You must have good behavior, good attendance, and a good attitude to be chosen for AVID. We’re looking for students who are willing to work hard, study, and do their homework every night. 1

2. Advancement Via Individual Determination
[L. avidus]: eager for knowledge

3. What is 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.

4. AVID is... An ELECTIVE class in Middle School through High school
6th grade AVID replaces Advisory
A family away from home that supports thinking outside of the box and encourages you become a life-long learner
A more RIGOROUS schedule for students
For students who want to do better in school, but need a little help
For students who are already doing well and want to build their academic skills to get ready for high school and college

5. We’re interested in students who...
Who should take AVID?
We’re interested in students who...
Either:
need an academic push
are in the middle and currently earns Bs and Cs, maybe a couple Ds
need help developing study skills and work habits
Or:
are 3.0+ students who have the potential to earn 3.6+
may be taking advanced core classes or high school credit classes and need support
will be taking PreAP classes

6. Who Gets to be in AVID? Students with Academic Potential:
Average to High Test Scores (Approaches or Above)
2.0–3.5 GPA (B or C student; gpa not a limiting factor)
College Potential with Support
Desire, Determination, and Self Motivation
Good Citizenship, Self Discipline
Good Attendance Record
Strong Work Habits
A Collaborator 6

7. Who will support the students in AVID at (Campus Name)?
Colleges
and
Universities
AVID
Support
Staff
Community
Parents
AVID
Coordinator
(AVID Elective
Teacher)
Student
Administration
Tutors
Subject
Area
Teachers
Counselors 5

8. What will we do in AVID? A typical week in our class:
Team Building 8

9. What do we do in AVID? In AVID we...
take notes in each core class and learn how to use them to study
have organized binders and updated planners with us
have tutorials twice a week so we can learn from and teach our peers
have college and career related field trips
do team building activities to practice working and solving problems together
work on WICOR skills

10. What skills will we develop in AVID?
Writing
Inquiry
Collaboration
Organization
Reading 10

11. AVID Tutorials Add photos of tutorials and tutors at your campus
Tutorials are held twice a week. Students are divided into small groups and work with a college tutor to gain a deeper understanding of curriculum concepts. Tutorials are not just homework help but instead a collaborative peer group whose goal is to clarify content questions and push each other into a higher level of understanding. 11

12. Be a part of our Hobby AVID family!
College and Career field trips
Team building/collaboration activities
AVID Spurs Night in October
Junior Achievement Finance/Career Choice study
Community Service (ALE classroom assistance, Give More Hugs Book Drive, Concessions Stand for Football, VB, BB, and Soccer Games, Helotes Hills UMC Pumpkin Patch, etc)
Customize this slide for events at your campus! 12

13. Other Campus Photos
Other campus photos: field trips, team building, class projects, etc. 13

14. AVID Is For You!
Must have the desire to take Pre AP classes in Middle School and AP classes in High School.
Must be college bound!
Need that academic push to succeed!
8th graders want to earn High School credit for the AVID Elective
AVID applications must be returned to your counselor November 30, 2018 14

15. It’s as easy as 1-2-3! How Do I Apply?
Fill out the Application with your parents or guardians
Sign up for an Interview with your counselor
Return application by deadline November 30, 2018.