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Welcome Parents! September 19, 2013 5-6 P.M.

MEMORIAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL The Destination School Community. Welcome Parents! September 19, 2013 5-6 P.M. Who’s Who?. Mrs. Culliton AVID Coordinator Mrs. Ortiz Principal Mr. Johnson Assistant Principal Mrs. Cegelka Assistant Principal Mrs. Johnson Grade 7 Counselor

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Welcome Parents! September 19, 2013 5-6 P.M.

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  1. MEMORIAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL The Destination School Community Welcome Parents!September 19, 20135-6 P.M.

  2. Who’s Who? • Mrs. Culliton AVID Coordinator • Mrs. Ortiz Principal • Mr. Johnson Assistant Principal • Mrs. Cegelka Assistant Principal • Mrs. Johnson Grade 7 Counselor • Mrs. Cicero Grade 8 Counselor

  3. AVID’s Mission • Mission: To close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society • ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION

  4. MJHS AVID Tenets • Participation in Honor’s class • Tutorology • Family Workshops • College Field Trips

  5. After School Sessions • Two Components (Rotations) FIRST… • Structured tutorials with experienced and (AVID) trained instructors • Small Groups • Utilizing AVID WICOR strategies • Tutors are shared with Brush

  6. Second…College Readiness Activities • Binder Organization • Guest Speakers • Progress Monitoring • College Awareness Activities

  7. Instructional Supports • Majority of our core content teachers are AVID trained • Teachers utilize AVID strategies in classrooms

  8. WICOR

  9. Cornell Note-Taking

  10. AVID REQUIREMENTS2013-2014 • Participate in all AVID after-school sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays • Maintain a GPA of at least 2.0 • Maintain positive behavioral expectations as set by the Student Code of Conduct.

  11. How Can Parents Help? • Encourage student to use/organize Planner daily • Make sure students attend all after school sessions • Help student be accountable for actions • Promote an atmosphere of higher education

  12. AVID Academic BenefitsSumming It Up…. • Curricular support • Structured Tutorials • Redefined academic peer group • Emphasis on study skills, organization, goal setting, and time management- connected to academics • Exposure to college readiness activities • Increased sense of Accountability

  13. To Do List Tonight! • Complete sign-in sheet! • Encourage student to turn in student contract! • Sign up to volunteer if possible! • Make sure you have my contact information (it is noted on the Calendar of Events, too) Best method to contact me… culliton@sel.k12.oh.us

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