This document provides information for students in AVID III about the upcoming school year. It states that this year is important as most students should be enrolled in honors or AP courses, and tutorials will be critical for success. It emphasizes preparing for the ACT through practices and test-taking strategies. Statistics are given showing the high graduation and college acceptance rates for AVID students, along with the large amount of scholarships received. The "7 Habits of Successful AVID Students" are outlined, and supplies needed like binders and agendas are listed. A new messaging system called "Remind" is introduced as well.

1. AVID III
2014-2015

2. What Will This Year Bring?
You’ve made it half-way through high school!
Like every year, this year is a very important
year. Most all of you should be enrolled in an
honors or AP course and tutorials will be
critical. Along side with tutorials, we will also
be engaging in ACT to prep so you are ready
for the ACT. This year we are going to set
goals higher and aim for ultimate
achievement while laying out a road map for
our futures of success.

3. ACT Preparation
Being in AVID gives you many advantages. ACT
prep is a major one. Here are some ways we’ll
prepare.
 ACT style bell ringers
 ACT mini practice exams
 ACT practice exams
 Time management and test taking tricks

4. AVID Statistics
 67% of ourAVID class had a “C” or higher in
core classes. We beat all AVID classes.
 100% Schurz graduation rate
 100% college acceptance rate (2 or 4 year)
 70% college acceptance rate (4 year)
 Over $7 million in scholarships were offered
to last years class.
 AVID students are leaders-all class officers
are AVID

5. Our AVID GPA Analysis
Our AVID
class has
the highest
GPA

6. 7 Habits of Successful AVID
Students
1. Commit to success
2. Maintain a “C” or better in all classes
3. Carry binder and agenda to all classes
4. Take Cornell notes in all classes
5. Use your tutorial time wisely
6. Get involves in your school community
7. Take advantage of college opportunities

7. AVID-ize Yourself
Supplies needed:
Three ring 2-3 inch binder
Subject dividers
Student agenda
A pencil pouch

8. New technology: Remind
Use the handouts to sign-up for one way text
messaging and email with Remind.
*All personal information stays that way, so it is
safe and easy!