Thinking About AVID

Advancement Via Individual Determination

Maria Petrov

• Tutoring?• Learning strategies?• A binder?• A way to get to college?

AVID ???

AVID Elective Class

• A full year class• Focus on Writing,

Inquiry, Collaboration, Reading

• College exploration• Enhances students‘

success in all other classes

Tutoring

• Twice each week during AVID class

• 7 students to one tutor ratio

• Paid and volunteer tutors from local colleges and the community

• Focus on high-level questioning and collaboration

• Supports students’ success in challenge classes

Learning Strategies

• Writing to Learn• Reading to Learn• Cornell Note-taking

– 2 column notes– Used in all classes

• WIC-R– Writing– Inquiry– Collaboration– Reading

AVID Binder

• Teaches and reinforces organizational skills• Evidence of class notes from all classes• Reference source for studying• Checked weekly in AVID class

College Exploration

• Speakers• College Visits• Information on college applications & financial

aid process• On track for college preparatory high school

classes

The AVID Student• Is academically “in the middle”

• Has good attendance and school behavior

• Wants to attend college

• Enrolls in rigorous college preparatory classes (Challenge/Accelerated)

• Maintains at least a “C” average

• Takes notes and maintains an organized binder

• Participates in weekly tutorials

What Happens to AVID Students???

• AVID students are more likely to enroll in AP classes,

• AVID students are more likely to complete a college-readiness curriculum

• AVID students are more likely to be accepted by a 4-year college/university and stay in college

Now What??

• Complete an AVID application• Parent and student signature• Turn in to Ms. Petrov (room 45) or the

School Office• Schedule an interview• Sign up for AVID elective class• Follow AVID program• Go to college

• THE SKY’S THE LIMIT!!!

Need More Info?

• Call Maria Petrov at 630-213-5525 ext. 8926

• Email: mariapetrov@u-46.org

• AVID Internet: www.avidonline.org