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Northside High School College Readiness

Northside High School College Readiness. 11 th and 12 th Grade Session. The Mission of AVID. The mission of AVID is to ensure that ALL students will succeed in rigorous curriculum; will complete a rigorous college preparatory path; will enter mainstream activities of the school;

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Northside High School College Readiness

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  1. Northside High SchoolCollege Readiness 11th and 12th Grade Session

  2. The Mission of AVID • The mission of AVID is to ensure that ALL students • will succeed in rigorous curriculum; • will complete a rigorous college preparatory path; • 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. • AVID’s systemic approach is designed to support students and educators as they increase schoolwide/districtwide learning and performance.

  3. AVID Trained Maria Johnson: Principal Kadren Davis: Assistant Principal Robert Johnson: Physical Education Corinthia Lopez: Math Martha Martinez: English Sheryl Norris: English Marc Moreau: Science Casey Weaver English KadieOndrus Science Millie Polanco Math Dustin Johns Social Studies

  4. WICOR W= WRITING I = INQUIRY C = COLLABORATION O = ORGANIZATION R = READING

  5. Meeting the Challenge To help all students do rigorous work and meet or exceed high standards in each content area, we must help students: Develop as readers and writers. Develop deep content knowledge. Know content specific strategies for reading, writing, thinking and talking. Develop organizational habits, skills, and behaviors to use knowledge and skills.

  6. School-wide BINDER • Front Section • Class schedule • School Calendar • Pencil Bag with pencils/pens (pencil case in book bag is okay) • Agenda with Homework Assignments Written • Grade Analysis Course Sections (There will be four sections for every period) • Administrative Materials: syllabus • Learning Log /Reflections(AVID/English) • Course assignments: evidence of Cornell Notes • Tutorial forms for core class

  7. Cornell NotesRepetition Process

  8. Checking on Your Childs Grades • Power School for Parents • http://northside.nc.och.schoolinsites.com/ • Must submit a copy of Photo ID then go online a complete request

  9. Graduation Project Research Paper- Completed in the 11th grade and will conduct an interview to include in the text Physical Project- Related to topic of research paper and will require a mentor Portfolios- Students will create an organized documentation of their work. Presentation- present the final product before a panel of judges at the school

  10. SAT Dates: go to College Board http://sat.collegeboard.org/home ACT: All NHS 11th grade students test March 4th http://www.actstudent.org/ TEST Dates

  11. AP IncorporationAP Testing http://professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/ap/about/dates 11th and 12th grade AVID courses are now Advanced Placement courses Rigorous collegiate-like academic work Possible college credit The AP test is optional but strongly encouraged Test Fee: est.$89 (Reduced $59) Test Dates: May 5th -16th (scores released Mid July)

  12. Applying For College • College Foundation of North Carolina • http://www.cfnc.org/index.jsp Deadlines vary Go to the college of your interest to learn college deadlines Free College Application Week November 18th thru 22nd https://www1.cfnc.org/College_Application_Week/CAW_Seniors.aspx

  13. The Financial Aid Application Process What, When, and How

  14. What is the FAFSA? Free Application for Federal Student Aid Where do I go to complete the FAFSA? Online at www.fafsa.gov FAFSA on the Web worksheet Complete this before going online

  15. When to Start Applying for Aid • Available January 1st • Complete tax return as soon as you get it • FAFSA on the Web • Online at www.fafsa.gov • www.pin.ed.gov

  16. Parent’s Information Required even if you don’t claim the student on your tax return Divorced or separated parents Who did the student live with more during the past 12 months? Joint custody Who provided more support during the past 12 months? Remarried Provide parent and stepparent information

  17. SAT SCHOLARREFER TO HANDOUT National Honor Society 3.5 GPA Apply 11th Grade Year

  18. Free Help ■ www.fafsa.gov■ www.pin.ed.gov■ www.studentaid.ed.gov/completefafsa♦ (800) 433.3243■ www.edfund.org

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