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An Introduction to AVID:

The Mission of AVID

AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.

AVID = Advancement Via Individual Determination A direct support structure for students’ academic and career success. A structured, college preparatory system working directly with schools and districts. A school wide approach to curriculum and rigor adopted by nearly 6,200 schools in 46 states and 16 countries impacting 1.5 million students. A professional development program providing training throughout the world. AVID strategies support the Common Core State Standards. AVID is focused on students who are at risk of not going on to college or career programs.

What AVID Is

What AVID Isn’t

AVID isn’t a remedial program AVID isn’t a free ride AVID isn’t a niche program AVID isn’t a college outreach program AVID isn’t focused on traditional at risk students

The AVID Student Profile

Students With Academic Potential: Average to high test scores 2.0-3.5 GPA (the “academic middle”) College potential with support Desire and determination Meets One or More of the Following Criteria: First to attend college Historically underserved in four-year colleges Low income Special circumstances

AVID at MHS and MVHS

AVID will begin at MHS and MVHS in fall of 2017. The AVID Elective classes will be offered at grade levels 9 & 10 at MHS and grade 9 at MVHS. There will be two class sections of AVID with approximately 60 students enrolled. MHS and MVHS Administration, teachers and counselors will participate in AVID training this summer.

AVID Program Essentials

• 1. AVID student selection
• 2. Voluntary participation
• 3. AVID elective class offered during the school day
• 4. Rigorous course and study
• 5. Writing and reading curriculum
• 6. Inquiry to promote critical reading
• 7. Collaboration
• 8. Trained tutors
• 9. Data collection and analysis
• 10. District and school commitment
• 11. Active and interdisciplinary site team

To help all students do rigorous work and meet or exceed high standards in each content area we must help students: Develop as readers and writers. Develop deep content knowledge. Know content specific strategies for reading, writing, thinking and talking. Develop habits, skills, and behaviors to use knowledge and skills.

Meeting the Challenge

Why AVID Works

Places AVID students in rigorous curriculum and gives them the support to achieve; Provides a team of students for positive peer identification; Students learn to advocate for themselves; and Redefines teacher’s role as that of student advocate.

Completion of Four-Year College Entrance Requirements

AVID students complete university entrance requirements at a much higher rate than their non-AVID peers.

AVID Students Enroll in College

AVID Students Enroll in College and Stay in college

Percentage of Students Accepted into Four-Year Colleges

District Cost 2017-2018 $14,000.00 2018-2019 $6,000.00 2019-2020 $0 School Cost MHS MVHS 2017-2018 $34,761.50 $34,761.50 2018-2019 $7,970.00 $7,970.00 2019-2020 $8,150.00 $8,150.00 Total Costs 2017-2018 $83,523.00 2018-2019 $21,940.00 2019-2020 $16,300.00

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