1. Welcome to AVID at Hightower Coordinator: R. Taylor Coordinator: R. Taylor AVID I: N. Starnes AVID I: N. Starnes AVID II: R. Taylor AVID II: R. Taylor AVID III: J. Rivera AVID III: J. Rivera AVID IV: V. Rivera AVID IV: V. Rivera Counselor: Rose Powell Counselor: Rose Powell District Coordinator: Dan Hohnbaum District Coordinator: Dan Hohnbaum

2. 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.

3. Expectations Participate in a minimum of one extracurricular activity Participate in a minimum of one extracurricular activity Participate in 25 hours per year of community service Participate in 25 hours per year of community service Complete a minimum of 1 Honors/AP course each year Complete a minimum of 1 Honors/AP course each year Contribute to the philosophy/success of the AVID Program Contribute to the philosophy/success of the AVID Program

4. How do I stay in AVID? 2.8 GPA on a 4.0 scale 2.8 GPA on a 4.0 scale “B” or better in AVID “B” or better in AVID No major discipline referrals No major discipline referrals

5. A Week in the AVID Elective Monday - Thursday Monday - Thursday AVID Curriculum/Study Groups/Tutorials AVID Curriculum/Study Groups/Tutorials Friday Friday Critical-thinking activities, Guest speakers, Binder Check Critical-thinking activities, Guest speakers, Binder Check

6. AVID I CURRICULUM Study Skills Study Skills Organizational Skills Organizational Skills Note-taking Skills Note-taking Skills Test-taking strategies Test-taking strategies Presentation skills Presentation skills Career Exploration Career Exploration

7. AVID II Curriculum Study Skills Study Skills Organizational Skills Organizational Skills Note-taking Skills Note-taking Skills PLAN PLAN Writing Writing Career Exploration Career Exploration

8. AVID III Study Skills Study Skills Organizational Skills Organizational Skills Note-taking Skills Note-taking Skills PSAT Preparation PSAT Preparation SAT/ACT Preparation SAT/ACT Preparation College-Major Identification College-Major Identification Career Exploration Career Exploration

9. AVID IV College note-taking skills College note-taking skills Final College Research/Decision Final College Research/Decision College Applications College Applications FAFSA FAFSA Scholarship search Scholarship search Resume/Interviewing skills Resume/Interviewing skills College transition College transition

10. College Admissions Research/Application Financial Aid Award Letter Final Decision Transition

11. “Tentative Schedule” Fall Semester Rice University (4 year Private University) and the University of Houston – Main Campus (4 year Public University) Spring Semester Stephen F. Austin University (4 year Public University) in Nacogdoches, TX and Angelina College (2 year Public College) in Lufkin, TX College Field Trips

12. Fees/Eligibility Cost is $2 per student per field trip for transportation plus additional funds for meals and souvenirs Transportation payment due 2 weeks prior to each field trip Students must have a minimum grade of 75 in each class, “NO” N’s or U’s in conduct, and 3 or less absences on the 1 st report card to attend the Fall college visit and on the 3 rd report card to attend the Spring college visit

13. Audience Participation Questions Questions Comments Comments Concerns Concerns Suggestions Suggestions

14. Contact Information Wk: 281-634-9313 E-mail: veronica.rivera@fortbendisd.com