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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 • 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
AVIDMission Statement AVID's mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.
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
How do I stay in AVID? • 2.8 GPA on a 4.0 scale • “B” or better in AVID • No major discipline referrals
A Week in the AVID Elective • Monday - Thursday AVID Curriculum/Study Groups/Tutorials • Friday Critical-thinking activities, Guest speakers, Binder Check
AVID I CURRICULUM • Study Skills • Organizational Skills • Note-taking Skills • Test-taking strategies • Presentation skills • Career Exploration
AVID II Curriculum • Study Skills • Organizational Skills • Note-taking Skills • PLAN • Writing • Career Exploration
AVID III • Study Skills • Organizational Skills • Note-taking Skills • PSAT Preparation • SAT/ACT Preparation • College-Major Identification • Career Exploration
AVID IV • College note-taking skills • Final College Research/Decision • College Applications • FAFSA • Scholarship search • Resume/Interviewing skills • College transition
College Admissions • Research/Application • Financial Aid • Award Letter • Final Decision • Transition
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
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
Audience Participation • Questions • Comments • Concerns • Suggestions
Contact Information • Wk: 281-634-9313 • E-mail: veronica.rivera@fortbendisd.com