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AVID PROGRAM

AVID PROGRAM. A DVANCEMENT V IA I NDIVIDUAL D ETERMINATION. [L. avidus]: eager for knowledge. The Mission of AVID. The mission of AVID is to ensure that all students are capable of completing a path that will allow them access to college:. AVID students

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AVID PROGRAM

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  1. AVID PROGRAM ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION [L. avidus]: eager for knowledge

  2. The Mission of AVID The mission of AVID is to ensure that all students are capable of completing a path that will allow them access to college: AVID students * will succeed in rigorous curriculum, * will enter mainstream activities of the school, * will increase their enrollment in four-year colleges, * will become educated and responsible participants and leaders in a democratic society.

  3. AVID: Collaborative Support for the Success of Underserved Students Colleges and Universities AVID Support Staff Community Parents AVID Coordinator (AVID Elective Teacher) Student Administration Tutors Subject Area Teachers Counselors

  4. A S A M P L E W E E K I N T H E A V I D E L E C T I V E Daily or Block* Schedule T u e s d a y Thursday Monday Friday W e d n e s d a y A V I D C u r r i c u l u m T u t o r i a l s Binder Evaluation T u t o r i a l s A V I D C u r r i c u l u m F i e l d T r i p s Media Center *Combination *Combination Speakers for for Motivational Block Schedule Block Schedule A c t i v i t i e s *(within block) A V I D C u r r i c u l u m i n c l u d e s : A V I D T u t o r i a l s : • W r i t i n g C u r r i c u l u m • Collaborative Study Groups • College and Careers • W r i t i n g G r o u p s • Strategies for Success • Socratic Seminars

  5. The AVID Student Profile Students with Academic Potential • Average to High Test Scores • 2.0-3.5 GPA • College Potential with Support • Desire and Determination

  6. Why AVID Works • Places students in rigorous curriculum and gives them the support to achieve therein • Provides the explicit “Hidden Curriculum” of schools • Provides a team of students for positive peer identification • Redefines teacher’s role as that of student advocate • Constructing School Success: • The Consequences of Untracking Low Achieving Students, Mehan et al, 1996

  7. “Excellence is the unlimited ability to improve the quality of what you have to offer.” Rick Patino, University of Louisville Basketball Coach

  8. Highlights 2013-14 • AVID students are attending the following colleges in this fall: UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UCSB, Sacramento State, San Jose State, San Francisco State, and Cal State Channel Islands. • Other AVID students currently attend UC Riverside, UCLA, Cal-Poly, Cal State Northridge, University of San Francisco, Westmont College, Mount St. Mary’s College, LaVerne University, and the University of Oregon. • 5 AVID students were chosen as Distinguished Dons • 7 AVID students received SBHS Almuni Scholarships

  9. AVID 2014-15 • The AVID program at Santa Barbara High School expanded this year from 8 sections to 10 sections. • AVID has strong tutorial support this year from Cal-SOAP, UCSB Pathways, and the Academic Mentors Program. • 2 AVID Family Nights are planned in November and February. • Many AVID students are involved in extra-curricular activities including: sports, ASB, Link Crew, Future Leaders of America, and their own AVID Clubs.

  10. AVID Wish List • AVID needs to raise funds for field trips • Notebook paper • Printer paper • Pencils • Electric Pencil sharpener • Stapler • Mouse pads • Whiteboard erasers and cleaner • Gift cards for Staples, Office Max • Gift card to Aaron Brothers, Art Essentials (frames)

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