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WELCOME TO AVID!!!

Join our AVID program to prepare for college readiness, success, and personal growth. Engage in a structured curriculum, team activities, and expert guidance. Discover new strategies, build skills, and enjoy learning with us!

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WELCOME TO AVID!!!

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  1. WELCOME TO AVID!!! Advancement Via Individual Determination

  2. Education Background: BA in Secondary Education from University of Arizona MA in Elementary Education from Northern Arizona University Tenth year teaching Also teach 7th grade ELA here at Aprende Love being active (softball, soccer, working out, escape rooms, bowling, hiking, going to the movies, etc.)

  3. What is AVID? • A structured, college preparatory system working directly with schools and districts • A direct support structure for students whom have the drive and determination to go to college and be successful. • A schoolwide approach to curriculum and rigor adopted by more than 6,400 schools in 47 states and 16 countries. • A professional development program providing training to educators throughout the world

  4. What is AVID? • AVID’s Mission Statement • AVID's mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.

  5. Who Gets To Be In AVID? Students with Academic Potential: • Average to High Test Scores • 2.5–3.5 GPA • College Potential with Support • Desire and Determination • Good Citizenship • Good Attendance Record • Strong Work Habits *All the students in this class had to fill out an application and participate in an interview*

  6. What Can AVID Students Expect From This Class? • To learn a lot about themselves • To learn more strategies that will help them in school • To work better in groups • To have a better understanding of college and what it takes to go to college • To become more organized • To make new friends • To have fun!

  7. Weekly Schedule • Monday • AVID curriculum (WICOR) • Tuesday • Tutorials (WICO) • Wednesday • AVID curriculum (WICOR) • Thursday • Tutorials (WICO) • Friday • Teambuilding (IC)

  8. Grading • Binder Checks • Tutorials • Socratic Seminars & Philosophical Chairs • Focused Notes • Writing Assignments • Critical Reading Assignments • Team Building Exercises • Public Speaking • Community Service *There will not be any homework in AVID this year*

  9. What Can Parents Do To Help Their Child Be Successful? • Check grades on ParentVue • Check agenda/sign agenda • On Mondays and Wednesdays, ask if they have a completed TRF for the following day • Ask about their short-term and long-term goals • Ask what they learned at school each day • Be engaged

  10. AVID Student/Parent Agreement • Students will receive an AVID contract on Thursday. Please review it with your student and sign it together. Students You will see things on the contract such as: • I will maintain at least a 2.0 GPA and satisfactory citizenship and attendance in all classes or will be placed on a probation contract. • I will maintain enrollment in college preparatory classes. • I will maintain an AVID three-ring binder (with calendar/agenda, focused notes, assignments in all classes, and Tutorial Request Forms). • I will be an active learner, be prepared for all classes with all assigned work completed, take notes daily, and be an active participant in all activities. Parents You will see things on the contract such as: • Partnering with the AVID Elective teacher through regular communication and attendance at parent/guardian meetings. • Monitoring my child’s academic process to ensure that he/she is on track for meeting the grade and course requirements to remain in AVID and in line for the successful completion of college eligibility requirements. • Checking for an organized binder with agenda, content class notes and Tutorial Request Forms weekly. • Encouraging opportunities to take rigorous courses, complete college prep/entrance exams, and participate in community service, extracurricular activities, and leadership opportunities.

  11. Who will support me in AVID? Colleges and Universities AVID Elective Teacher Community Parents AVID Coordinator Student Administration Tutors Subject Area Teachers Counselors 5

  12. Things To Look Forward To Guest Speakers: Access ASU – Tentative Schedule September 6 – Time Management December 6 – Mindset February 3 – College Myth Busters Additional Speakers: MidFirst Bank: Financial Awareness Law for Kids: Lawyers, judges Peace Corp Field Trips: Fall: Arizona State University • Tentatively Friday, Nov. 15, Main Campus - Tempe Spring: Grand Canyon University • Downtown Campus Tour Incentive Trip: ASU Women’s Basketball Game in January • Downtown Campus Tour • Grades and Effort Field Trips & Speakers AVID T-Shirts

  13. AVID Tutors$$$

  14. Thank you for attending Meet the Teacher Night! Are there any questions? Jill Malina jmalina@kyrene.org 480-541-6320

  15. Team Building Name of the Game: “Don’t Be Last!” XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX Objective: Do not take the last bingo chip. Rules: You have three rows of bingo chips (3,5,7). Take turns with your partner taking bingo chips. You can take as many as you want but you can’t take from multiple rows in one turn. Whoever is stuck taking the last bingo chip loses.

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