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- 1. Advancement Via Individual Determination at Santan Junior High School January 13, 2015 6th Grade Orientation
- 2. 2 Coordinators – Shaun Creighton – Peggy Newendyke Elective Teachers – Joanna Athey (8th grade) – Molly Zimpfer-Suraci (7th & 8th grade) AVID Staff at Santan JHS
- 3. 3 AVID’s Mission AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.
- 4. 4 A structured college preparatory system working directly with schools and districts A direct support structure (via elective class) for first- generation college goers, grades 4-16 A schoolwide approach to curriculum and rigor A professional development program for teachers, counselors, administrators, etc. What is AVID?
- 5. 5 What is Academic Rigor? Rigor is the goal of helping students develop the capacity to understand content that is complex, ambiguous, provocative, and personally or emotionally challenging. Source: Teaching What Matters Most; Standards and Strategies for Raising Student Achievement, by Strong, Silver and Perini, ASCD, 2001.
- 6. 6 Why does AVID work? Places AVID students in rigorous curriculum and gives them the support to achieve Provides the explicit “hidden curriculum” of schools Provides a team of students for positive peer identification Redefines the teacher’s role as that of student advocate
- 7. 7 Where in the World is AVID? *As of 2013-2014 (source)
- 8. 8 AVID students have academic potential. Average to high test scores 2.0-3.5 GPA College potential with support Desire and determination The AVID Student Profile
- 9. 9 1. AVID student selection 2. Voluntary participation 3. AVID elective class offered during the school day 4. Rigorous course of study 5. AVID elective class teaches organizational skills to promote academic self-management The 11 AVID Essentials
- 10. 10 6. Strong, relevant writing and reading curriculum 7. Inquiry and collaboration to promote critical thinking 8. Trained tutors 9. Data collection and analysis 10.District and school commitment 11.Active, interdisciplinary site team The 11 AVID Essentials
- 11. 11 WICOR Writing Writing process (prewrite to final draft) Respond, revise Edit, final draft Cornell notes Quickwrites Learning logs, journals
- 12. 12 Inquiry Skilled questioning Socratic Seminars Quickwrites/discussions Critical-thinking activities Writing questions Open-minded activities WICOR
- 13. 13 Collaboration Group projects Response/edit/revision groups Collaboration activities Tutorials Study groups Jigsaw activities Read-arounds WICOR
- 14. 14 Tools Binders Calendars, planners, agendas Graphic organizers Methods Focused note-taking system Tutorials, study groups Project planning, SMART goals WICOR Organization
- 15. 15 Reading SQ5R (Survey, Question, Read, Record, Recite, Review, Reflect) KWL (What I Know; What to Learn; Learned) Reciprocal teaching “Think-alouds” Text structure Critical reading WICOR
- 16. 16 A Week in the AVID Elective Monday/Tuesday Wednesday/Thursday Friday AVID Curriculum Writing College and Careers Strategies for Success Critical Reading Tutorials Collaborative Study Groups Writing Groups Socratic Seminars Binder Checks Field Trips Guest Speakers Motivational Activities
- 17. 17 AVID students will … • Take Cornell notes in each academic class • Be positive, encouraging, and supportive of their classmates • Act as a role model in behavior for peers • Understand the importance of learning and of achieving academic success • Demonstrate commitment to themselves and to their studies Expectations of AVID Students
- 18. 18 AVID students will … • Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA and satisfactory citizenship and attendance in all classes • Maintain enrollment in honors level classes • Maintain an AVID three-ring binder • Participate in weekly tutorials • Participate in extra curricular activities, field trips, and community service Expectations of AVID Students
- 19. 19 Why AVID? AVID Senior Data Collection, All Seniors 2013-2014 (source) Over 3 out of 4 AVID graduates were accepted to a four-year college.
- 20. 20 Why AVID? AVID Senior Data Collection, All Seniors 2013-2014 (source) 23% of AVID students took college-level courses in high school.
- 21. 21 Why AVID? The number of AVID 8th graders enrolled in Algebra is more than 50% higher than the national average. 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% AVID National 55% 34% 8th Grade Students Enrolled in Algebra AVID General Data Collection 2012-2013, 8th graders enrolled in AVID (source)
- 22. 22 Why AVID? AVID students persist through their first two years of college at a higher rate than their peers. 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% AVID National 87% 77% Freshman College Students who Enroll for a Second Year San Diego Union-Tribune, January 2015 (source)
- 23. 23 Hamilton HS AVID Program – 98% 4-year university acceptance rate – Over 15 different AP subjects tested • one student has taken 12 total AP tests – One student: $890,000 in scholarships • currently enrolled at the Naval Academy • also accepted to Stanford University Why AVID?
- 24. 24 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 2009 2010 2011 2012 millionsofdollars Scholarship Money Earned by Hamilton HS AVID Students Why AVID?
- 25. 25 1. Return a completed application with your child’s 7th grade registration form. (All applications must be received by February 6.) 2. Interviews will be conducted at feeder schools in February. 3. Teacher recommendations will be submitted online. 4. Applicants will be notified of their AVID status by mail no later than March 31. Applying for AVID
- 27. 27 Questions? Shaun Creighton Peg Newendyke Creighton.Shaun@cusd80.com Newendyke.Peggy@cusd80.com
Editor's Notes
- THIS SEEMS TO FALL INTO THE CATEGORY OF WHAT WE DO ((vs. what we ARE): A professional development program providing training throughout the world
- Taking rigorous courses opens doors!
- [FROM SLIDE 3]: adopted by more than 4,800 schools in 48 states and 16 countries
- What is necessary for successful implementation?
- Cornell Notes for class lectures and for textbook
- Organization is: Managing materials and practicing methodical study habits Planning and prioritizing school, work, and social tasks Engaging in mental preparation and goal-setting Strategically and intentionally taking responsibility for one’s own learning Students who organize: 1. Develop and use processes, procedures and tools to study effectively. 2. Manage their time through prioritizing and goal-setting 3. Are prepared for courses, participate during instruction and interact with instructors 4. Self-direct, self-evaluate, self-monitor, self-advocate
- One of the most impressive and consistent indicators of AVID's success is the rate at which it sends students to four-year colleges. Seventy-four percent of 2009 AVID graduates were accepted to a four-year college.
- One of the most impressive and consistent indicators of AVID's success is the rate at which it sends students to four-year colleges. Seventy-four percent of 2009 AVID graduates were accepted to a four-year college.