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The AVID Program. Be a part of the Patapsco AVID Family!. Why are YOU here?. Chosen by teachers at Stricker They thought you should be college-bound! You are determined to succeed You have potential to succeed in hard classes. Why College?. Earnings Over a Lifetime?.
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The AVID Program Be a part of the PatapscoAVIDFamily!
Why are YOU here? • Chosen by teachers at Stricker • They thought you should be college-bound! • You are determined to succeed • You have potential to succeed in hard classes
Patapsco High School • Comprehensive high school with a diverse student body • Freshman class next year will have ~400 students! • Only 30-35 students will be in the AVID Program
What does AVID stand for? • A= Advancement • V= Via (from) • I= Individual • D= Determination
Advancement • Students move up with success from standard to honors to GT to AP courses
Via Individual • AVID will provide a lot of help, but students must be willing to work to get to college! • Students MUST be motivated
Determination • Be willing to take on challenges! • Be willing to work through tough classes!
A remedial class Study hall Just an easy class An automatic ticket to college AVID Is Not…
FUN College Focused Academic success Study skills & time management Advanced classes College knowledge Inspirational Field Trips! SAT Prep A FAMILY AVID Is…
Throughout all four years… • You will attend college fairs, college visits, guest speakers, debates, projects + college/career research
What Do I Learn in AVID? Freshman Year • Strategies for HS success Sophomore Year • Start college search, build on skills Junior Year • Success on the SAT, college search • Senior Year • College + Scholarship Search
Who are AVID students at PHS? • Varsity Athletes- LAX, Football, Track, Volleyball, etc. • Artists- actresses, photographers, singers, dancers, yearbook, etc. • Leaders- class officers, steering committee, JROTC, Homecoming Court, Mock Trial team
Things You Should Know… AVID is a privilege… • If for some reason you cannot… • Maintain college-eligible grades… • Come to school on a regular basis • Go through the year without disciplinary actions… You will be de-selected from the program!
Caring teachers Teacher-mentors Tutors Frequent grade updates in all classes Lasting friendships Mentoring that is fun! The Benefits of Being in the AVID family… • Field trips to colleges • Class time for SAT, College Applications, Scholarship apps • AVID teacher who works with you 9th-12th
So How About It? • Do you want success? • Do you want to achieve your goals? • Do you want to go to college?
If you answered “Yes” to more than one question… AVIDis for you!
What do I do NOW? • Listen to current AVID students • Fill out the questionnaire • Complete the application
Then What? • Applications due to your Counselor November 30th • Short interviews will be at Stricker in December/January