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Avid parent presentation
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is a program designed to promote a college-focused environment and rigorous curriculum. It selects students based on GPA, test scores, and behavior. In the AVID elective class, students receive tutoring, organization training, and college preparation. The program expects collaboration from students, parents, teachers, and administration to help students succeed academically through assessment, field trips, and academic support.
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- 1. Advancement Via IndividualDetermination (Latin avidus): eager for knowledge
- 2. WHAT IS IT? ●Designed to promote a college and career focused environment in school ● Students are selected by GPA, test scores, and behavior ● Includes class to replace an elective as well as trained core teachers who employ a rigorous curriculum around: Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading (WICOR)
- 4. ● College visibilityand discovery ● Implementation of rigorous academic strategies in all classes ● Safe and collaborative learning environment ● Frequent assessment of program progress and success SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS
- 5. Staff Members Involved ElectiveTeacher: Ms. Beydoun Core Teachers: Ms. McCauslin, Ms. Pas, Ms. Timpf, Mr. Zimmer AVID Site Coordinator: Mrs. Quinney Supported by: Administration and Counseling Staff AVID is a school-wide program. All staff will have training in the program’s values and implementation.
- 6. STUDENT EXPECTATIONS ● Collaboration ●Positive Attitude ● Organization ● Note-Taking ● Homework ● Binders ● Attend all AVID Field Trips
- 7. AVID Elective Expectations ●Improve skills for college and career readiness ● Tutors for all core subjects ● Binder-Checks for all core subjects ● Collaboration between all core subjects
- 8. Your involvement isimportant in school and at home! ● Informed about events and expectations through meetings, blogs, and letters ● Help with planning major events, chaperoning during field trips, and fund-raising ● You must sign a contract agreeing to support all AVID academic requirements ● Encourage and support your child’s academic success PARENT EXPECTATIONS
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- 11. Meet us inthe Atrium! ● Fill out applications on computers or paper ● Turn in applications to any AVID staff member ● Meet our AVID team ● Ask questions! For more information, visit O.L. Smith’s AVID blog: http://iblog.dearbornschools.org/AVIDSMITH/