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Welcome to AVID at Hightower

Welcome to AVID at Hightower. Coordinator: R. Taylor AVID I: N. Starnes AVID II: R. Taylor AVID III: J. Rivera AVID IV: V. Rivera Counselor: Rose Powell District Coordinator: Dan Hohnbaum. AVID Mission Statement.

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Welcome to AVID at Hightower

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  1. Welcome to AVID at Hightower • Coordinator: R. Taylor • AVID I: N. Starnes • AVID II: R. Taylor • AVID III: J. Rivera • AVID IV: V. Rivera • Counselor: Rose Powell • District Coordinator: Dan Hohnbaum

  2. AVIDMission Statement AVID's mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.

  3. Expectations • Participate in a minimum of one extracurricular activity • Participate in 25 hours per year of community service • Complete a minimum of 1 Honors/AP course each year • Contribute to the philosophy/success of the AVID Program

  4. How do I stay in AVID? • 2.8 GPA on a 4.0 scale • “B” or better in AVID • No major discipline referrals

  5. A Week in the AVID Elective • Monday - Thursday AVID Curriculum/Study Groups/Tutorials • Friday Critical-thinking activities, Guest speakers, Binder Check

  6. AVID I CURRICULUM • Study Skills • Organizational Skills • Note-taking Skills • Test-taking strategies • Presentation skills • Career Exploration

  7. AVID II Curriculum • Study Skills • Organizational Skills • Note-taking Skills • PLAN • Writing • Career Exploration

  8. AVID III • Study Skills • Organizational Skills • Note-taking Skills • PSAT Preparation • SAT/ACT Preparation • College-Major Identification • Career Exploration

  9. AVID IV • College note-taking skills • Final College Research/Decision • College Applications • FAFSA • Scholarship search • Resume/Interviewing skills • College transition

  10. College Admissions • Research/Application • Financial Aid • Award Letter • Final Decision • Transition

  11. College Field Trips “Tentative Schedule” Fall Semester Rice University (4 year Private University) and the University of Houston – Main Campus (4 year Public University) Spring Semester Stephen F. Austin University (4 year Public University) in Nacogdoches, TX and Angelina College (2 year Public College) in Lufkin, TX

  12. Fees/Eligibility • Cost is $2 per student per field trip for transportation plus additional funds for meals and souvenirs • Transportation payment due 2 weeks prior to each field trip • Students must have a minimum grade of 75 in each class, “NO” N’s or U’s in conduct, and 3 or less absences on the 1st report card to attend the Fall college visit and on the 3rd report card to attend the Spring college visit

  13. Audience Participation • Questions • Comments • Concerns • Suggestions

  14. Contact Information • Wk: 281-634-9313 • E-mail: veronica.rivera@fortbendisd.com

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