1. Decades of College Dreams “AVID has helped me develop a growth mindset. It has also helped me become more college bound. My overall performance in school has shot up compared to last year, and my confidence has increased with my schoolwork.” - Michael A., DMS AVID Class of 2016

2. What is AVID? AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination and takes the place of the exploratory rotation. It prepares students with academic potential, for success in advanced high school classes and in college. AVID uses trained tutors twice a week to conduct study seminars with the goal of supporting students with accelerated coursework. At DMS, AVID students are encouraged to enroll in the most rigorous courses appropriate to their potential. Elective class that emphasizes reading, writing, note- taking, organization, collaboration, and inquiry-based learning

3. Targeted Student Criteria 2.0-3.5 GPA Meets Standards or above on standardized test Potential to excel in rigorous courses with support Consideration may go to such items as first-time college goer, non-native English speaker, special circumstances, etc.

4. Benefits of AVID Increases opportunity to enroll and succeed in middle school accelerated coursework that will lead to Honors/AP level coursework in high school Provides strategies to help raise test performances in classes and for the standardized tests Helps students with organizational and note-taking skills FREE tutoring Opportunity to visit local colleges and universities

5. AVID Data -Since 2010, the AVID student GPA has been at or above the non-AVID student GPA -Currently, 43% of 6 th grade, 40% of 7 th grade, and 75% of 8 th grade AVID students are enrolled in two or more accelerated classes -By the end of the 2013/14 school year, 93% of 8 th grade AVID students completed Algebra with a grade of C or better. Also, at least 85% of AVID students earned Cs or better in their core academic classes.

6. Sample Schedule without AVID 1 st Hour: Literature 2 nd Hour: Language Arts 3 rd Hour: Extended Learning Time/Music 4 th Hour: Lunch 5 th Hour: P.E. 6 th Hour: Exploratory –(i.e. Art/Tech/Read Workshop/Oral Communications) 7 th Hour: Accelerated Math 8 th Hour: Science 9 th Hour: Social Studies

7. Sample Schedule with AVID 1 st Hour: Literature 2 nd Hour: Language Arts 3 rd Hour: Extended Learning Time/Music 4 th Hour: Lunch 5 th Hour: P.E. 6 th Hour: AVID (All Year) 7 th Hour: Accelerated Math 8 th Hour: Science 9 th Hour: Social Studies

8. The AVID Parents

9. A Typical AVID Week Two days of tutoring sessions in specific content areas Activities led by AVID Coach Literacy and academic behaviors to foster career and college readiness High school and college visits, as well as guest speakers

10. NEXT STEPS: 1.Complete the Application Packet and return to your school’s office by February 26, 2016 2.Students selected for interviews will be notified by mail. All interviews will be conducted by March 18, 2016 3.Notification letters mailed by March 25, 2016

11. Application Materials Student Application Page Short Answer Teacher Recommendation (1 for 5 th, 2 for 6-7 th ) Counselor Recommendation (6-7 th only) *Submit the recommendation forms to the appropriate personnel *Submit the application and essay to your school’s office (if DMS—Student Services Office) *Go to DMS website and click AVID link for forms

12. Student Testimonials AVID has been good to me in the way that it has greatly improved my organization skills. I have had a difficult time with organization before, and now AVID has pushed me to do better. (Miguel C. Three years in AVID) AVID has taught me how to be more confident in speaking in front of people (Nadiya S. Three years in AVID) AVID has shown me that it is ok to ask for help. (Gwyn W. One year in AVID) AVID has helped me develop a growth mindset. It has also helped me become more college bound. My overall performance in school and confidence has shot up compared to last year. (Michael A. One year in AVID) AVID has been good to me by allowing me to take tours of fun colleges. It gives me new opportunities of fun places to go. (Ben K. Three years in AVID AVID has helped me make new and better friends. (KJ K. Three years in AVID)

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