northside high school college readiness avid demonstration school 11 th and 12 th grade session
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Most of Northside Teachers are AVID Trained in either... Their content area Critical Reading Tutorology ImplementationTRANSCRIPT
Northside High School College Readiness AVID Demonstration School
11th and 12th Grade Session
The mission of AVID is to ensure that ALL students
will succeed in rigorous curriculum; will complete a rigorous college preparatory path; will enter mainstream activities of the school; will increase their enrollment in four-year colleges;
and will become educated and responsible participants
and leaders in a democratic society.
AVID’s systemic approach is designed to support students and educators as they increase schoolwide/districtwide learning and performance.
The Mission of AVID
Most of Northside Teachers are AVID Trained in either
. . .• Their content area• Critical Reading• Tutorology• Implementation
W= WRITING I = INQUIRY C = COLLABORATION O = ORGANIZATION R = READING
WICOR
To help all students do rigorous work and meet or exceed high standards in
each content area, we must help students:
Develop as readers and writers. Develop deep content knowledge.
Know content specific strategies for reading, writing, thinking and talking.
Develop organizational habits, skills, and behaviors to use knowledge and
skills.
Meeting the Challenge
Front Section Class schedule School Calendar Pencil Bag with pencils/pens (pencil case in
book bag is okay) Agenda with Homework Assignments Written Grade Analysis
Course Sections (There will be four sections for every period) Administrative Materials: syllabus Learning Log /Reflections(AVID/English) Course assignments: evidence of Cornell
Notes Tutorial forms for core class
School-wide BINDER
Cornell NotesRepetition Process
Topic: (Part 2)Questions/Main Idea
Name: Class: (Part 1)PeriodDate:
(Write questions (Place notes here - Part 3)here - Part 4)
Summary(Summarize/review here Part 5)
Power School for Parentshttp://northside.nc.och.schoolinsites.com/
Must submit a copy of Photo ID then go online a complete request
Checking on Your Child’s Grades
Graduation Project Research Paper- Completed in the 11th grade and will
conduct an interview to include in the text and begin the mentoring Process
Portfolios- Students will create an organized documentation of their work beginning in the 11th grade
Physical Project- Related to topic of research paper and will take 15 hours of work time to begin 11th and continue 12th
Presentation- present the final product before a panel of judges at the school
SAT Dates: go to College Boardhttp://sat.collegeboard.org/homeAverage scores: 1100 composite of verbal and Math
ACT: All NHS 11th grade students test in March
http://www.actstudent.org/Average score: 23 composite
Sylvan ACT Test Prep: http://www.sylvantestprep.com/ Log in: [email protected] PW: sylvanstudent
TEST Dates
AP IncorporationAP Testing
http://professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/ap/about/dates
11th and 12th grade AVID courses are now Advanced Placement courses
Rigorous collegiate-like academic workPossible college creditThe AP test is Test Dates: Usually begin the 1st week
of May – Dates are on College Board Website
College Foundation of North Carolinahttp://www.cfnc.org/index.jsp
Deadlines varyGo to the college of your interest to learn college deadlines
Free College Application WeekNovember 2nd thru 6th
https://www1.cfnc.org/College_Application_Week/CAW_Seniors.aspx
Applying For College
The Financial Aid Application
ProcessWhat, When, and How
What is the FAFSA?Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Where do I go to complete the FAFSA?Online at www.fafsa.govFAFSA on the Web worksheetComplete this before going online
Available January 1st
Complete tax return as soon as you get it
FAFSA on the Web Online at www.fafsa.gov www.pin.ed.gov
When to Start Applying for Aid
Required even if you don’t claim the student on your tax return
Divorced or separated parentsWho did the student live with more during the past 12 months?
Joint custody Who provided more support during the past 12 months?
RemarriedProvide parent and stepparent information
Parent’s Information
National Honor Society3.6 GPA
Invited 11th Grade Year
SAT SCHOLARREFER TO HANDOUT
Free Help
■ www.fafsa.gov■ www.pin.ed.gov■ www.studentaid.ed.gov/completefafsa♦ (800) 433.3243■ www.edfund.org