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AVID 6 th Grade Presentation

AVID 6 th Grade Presentation. Meet the AVID Junior High AVID Elective Coordinators/Teachers. What is AVID?. A = Advancement V = Via I = Individual D = Determination. AVID stands for:. AVID is offered in grades 7 th – 12 th as an elective class. AVID = College Prep.

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AVID 6 th Grade Presentation

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  1. AVID 6th Grade Presentation

  2. Meet the AVID Junior High AVID Elective Coordinators/Teachers

  3. What is AVID? • A = Advancement • V = Via • I = Individual • D = Determination AVID stands for: AVID is offered in grades 7th – 12th as an elective class

  4. AVID = College Prep

  5. AVID teaches Organization! • All AVID students must keep a 3-inch binder • All AVID students learn how to take Cornell Notes • Organization = Success!

  6. AVID offers free Tutoring! College Tutors are a big part of AVID Tutors come to the AVID classroom every Tuesday and Thursday Students are expected to bring higher level questions to class each Tue/Thur. Support is offered in any subject

  7. AVID teaches & supports… • Writing • Inquiry • Collaboration • Organization • Reading

  8. AVID offers field trips • To explore colleges/universities and • To learn leadership skills

  9. AVID supports students through rigorous courses • All AVID students must take at least one rigorous course (Pre-AP, AP, IB or Dual)

  10. Who are AVID students? • B/C students • Must pass STAAR test • Good attendance/discipline • Must be willing to take at least one rigorous course • First generation college student • Free/reduced lunch • Historically underrepresented in college • Special circumstances Must have Desire and Determination to go to college In addition, students must meet at least one of the following criteria:

  11. How do I get in AVID? • You must turn in an AVID application (signed by you and a parent/guardian • Turn in the application to your teacher no later than January 23rd. • Complete the written interview (attached to your application) • You will be interviewed by an AVID teacher or site team member sometime in February 2014. • You will be notified by letter in March if you are accepted.

  12. We hope to see you in AVID next year! Come and get ready for college with AVID!

  13. Questions ?

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