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Welcome to AVID at Travis TRAVID

Welcome to AVID at Travis TRAVID. Campus Coordinator: T. Thomas AVID Counselor: J. Hawkins AVID I: T. Thomas Pre- AP English: C. Kimbrough Pre-AP W. Geography: M. Lyons Algebra I D. Garcia Biology: M. Hindmarch Spanish I: J. Pfalzgraf

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Welcome to AVID at Travis TRAVID

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  1. Welcome to AVID at TravisTRAVID • Campus Coordinator: T. Thomas • AVID Counselor: J. Hawkins • AVID I: T. Thomas • Pre- AP English: C. Kimbrough • Pre-AP W. Geography: M. Lyons • Algebra I D. Garcia • Biology: M. Hindmarch • Spanish I: J. Pfalzgraf • District Coordinator: D. Hohnbaum

  2. AVID's mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society. AVID students will do the following to ensure the AVID mission is completed: • Will succeed in rigorous curriculum • 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.

  3. Expectations • Participate in a minimum of one extracurricular activity per semester • Participate in 8 hours per semester of community service • Complete a minimum of 2 Honors or College Now courses each year • Contribute to the philosophy of the AVID Program

  4. How do I stay in AVID? • 80 numerical overall average in core subjects (10 points added to Honors Courses) • “B” or better in AVID elective • No major discipline referrals

  5. A Week in the AVID Elective • 2 days/week-AVID Curriculum • 2 days/week-Study Groups • 1 day/week-Critical-thinking activities, Guest speakers

  6. The AVID Binder • Good Quality 3-ring Binder with pocket inserts • 6 colored dividers with tabs to separate each academic class including AVID • Two or more pens (black and red required) • Two or more sharpened pencils • Filter paper (wide-ruled if possible) • Erasers • Highlighters • Calculator • Ruler • Plastic trapper pouch for supplies

  7. The AVID Binder Each section must have (in this order) • Dividers • Assignment log (Planner) • Cornell Notes (can be spiral) • Learning Logs • Handouts • Tests • Returned items/old learning logs • Blank Paper

  8. AVID I CURRICULUM • Organizational Skills • Study Skills • Note-taking Skills • Test-taking strategies • Writing skills • College/Career Exploration

  9. AVID II Curriculum • Organizational Skills • Study Skills • Note-taking Skills • PLAN • Reading/Writing Strategies • College/Career Exploration

  10. AVID III • Organizational Skills • Study Skills • Note-taking Skills • SAT/ACT Preparation • College Majors/Degrees • College Consideration List

  11. AVID IV • Organizational Skills • Study Skills • Advanced Note-taking Skills • College Applications • Scholarship search • Financial Aid • College transition

  12. CONTACT INFORMATION • Tiffanie.thomas@fortbendisd.com • W-281-634-8098

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