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www.avid.org How will AVID benefit my child?
AVID Awareness Spring 2015 AMS Parent Presentation:
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Learning Target for today:
1) Explain what AVID is and why it might be a good fit for your child!
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What is AVID? Advancement Via Individual Determination [L. avidus]: eager for knowledge
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AVID at Anoka High School- A diverse community of learners working together to achieve success!
AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by
preparing all students for college readiness and
success in a global society.
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The AVID Student Profile
Students With Academic Potential
Average to high test scores
2.0-3.5 GPA
College potential with support
Desire and determination
Meets One or More of the Following Criteria
First to attend college
Historically underserved in four-year colleges
Low income
Special circumstances
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Some of the many faces in the AVID family.
Why should your child join AVID?
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They believe in AVID! (They really do!)
What current AVID students have to say about AVID at
Anoka High School . . . https://youtu.be/BXNKqW3BllA
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REASON #1:
AVID provides support from a variety of
resources.
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Colleges and
Universities Community
Parents
Administration
Counselors Subject
Area Teachers
Tutors
AVID Elective Teacher and Coordinator
AVID Peers Staff
Support
Collaborative Support for the Success of ALL Students
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AVID is an academic elective class, BUT AVID is also a philosophy:
“We believe that if we hold students (like you) accountable to the highest standards, and provide academic and social support, you will rise to the challenge!”
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REASON #2:
AVID teaches instructional and
organizational skills.
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Instructional Tools
Cornell Note Taking
Planners/Time Management
Binders/Organizational Skills
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Cornell Notes AVID teaches Note Taking strategies for your classes.
“Cornell Notes help me to remember what I learned about in class.” -9th grade AVID student
“I didn’t like Cornell notes at first, but once I figured them out, they really helped me learn.” -9th grade AVID Student
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Daily Planners AVID Teaches time management skills!
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The AVID Binder AVID teaches life-long organizational skills!
“The AVID binder is a great way to get organized and keep all of your materials in one place.” -9th Grade AVID Student
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AVID = Success in school- and in life!
REASON #3:
AVID Teaches the “Hidden Curriculum”
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AVID also teaches the “Hidden Curriculum”
In AVID students are challenged with rigorous curriculum, but they are also taught:
Leadership Skills
Study Skills
Organizational Skills
Goal Setting
Student Success Skills
Social Skills
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AVID Students are college bound!
REASON #4:
AVID Creates a College-going culture
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How does AVID Create A College Going Culture?
College field trips and research projects increase awareness of options
College tutors serve as role models
Guest speakers promote “college knowledge”
Increased participation in rigorous classes
Students become scholars and leaders in the building
Students support each other in pursuit of their common college goal
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Fall 2014 Visit to Winona State and St. Mary’s University
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Getting accepted to 4-year colleges
89%
74%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Applied Accepted
AVID Senior Data Collection, All Seniors 2010-2011, n = 27,783
Almost 3 out of 4 AVID graduates were accepted to a four-year college.
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REASON #5
AVID supports you in Honors and A.P. level courses.
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AVID: Bridge to College:
3 trimester course AVID Elective T1 AVID/Honors English 9B Hybrid
3 trimester course General English all three trimesters.
Supports a college-going culture.
Supports a college-going culture.
Prepares students for Honors and A.P. level work in preparation for college.
Prepares students for success in high school and beyond.
Provides bi-weekly tutorial sessions.
No tutorials.
Provides structured note-taking and organization tools, such as required Cornell notes, planners, and binders.
Provides some note-taking support.
AVID vs. Bridge to College
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(What do AVID students do each day?)
What does an AVID class look like?
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A sample week in the AVID Elective
Daily
Curriculum: Writing College and Careers Strategies for Success Critical Reading
Tutorials: Collaborative Study Groups Writing Groups Socratic Seminars
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
AVID Curriculum
Tutorials AVID Curriculum
Tutorials Binder Evaluation Field Trips
Media Center Speakers
Motivational Activities
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Let’s listen to current AHS AVID students explain what AVID is all about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naO2FfkEPTQ&feature=youtu.be
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Two Sample 9th grade schedules
Tri 1 Tri 2 Tri 3 Tri 1 Tri 2 Tri 3
Choir Choir Choir OR SpanishA SpanishB Art
Govt 9A Govt 9B PE Govt 9A Govt 9B PE
Math A Math B Math C Math A Math B Math C
Sci 9A Art Sci 9B Sci 9A Graphic Arts Sci 9B
AVID Honors English w/ AVID
Honors English w/ AVID AVID
Honors English w/ AVID
Honors English w/ AVID
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Honors classes + support = SUCCESS!
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Please don’t hesitate to contact any of us after the presentation if you have any additional questions.
If you are interested in becoming a part of the Anoka High School AVID Family, here are the next steps: 1. Pick up an application. 2. Student fills out page 1. 3. Parent fills out page 2. 4. Give 2 teachers the recommendation form. 5. Return pages 1 and 2 of application to the guidance
office by Friday April 10th. 6. Interviews will be held in late April.
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We can’t wait to meet your child in September!
No matter what they choose, your child will have a place at
Anoka High School!
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The amazing Andrew Breyen Guru of film editing and all things technological
10th Grade AVID Students at AHS Our awesome first “family”
9th Grade AVID Students at AHS Provided great feedback about AVID
Ms. Jennifer Bobbe AVID Coordinator
Ms. Jill Ashley-Grochowski AVID Elective Teacher, Advisor, Mother-hen, and Mentor
Ms. Kim Nelson AVID Counselor
Ms. Amy Pelkey AVID Administrator
This AVID Presentation was brought to you today by: