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The Road to College: Rigor, Readiness, and Retention

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

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Over 30 years, AVID has become one of the most successful college-preparatory programs and today reaches more than 400,000 students in approximately 4,800 schools in 48 states and 16 other countries.

AVID: 30 Years of Success

SLIDE 4 ⬛ A structured, college preparatory system working directly with

schools and districts

⬛ A direct support structure for students determined to succeed

in higher-level courses

⬛ A schoolwide approach to curriculum and rigor adopted by

more than 4,800 schools in 48 states and 16 countries

⬛ A professional development program providing training for

teachers throughout the world

What is AVID?

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⬛ A remedial program ⬛ A program for students already taking multiple honors

and AP courses

⬛ A study skills program

AVID IS:

⬛ A program for motivated students who think they can

take more challenging coursework if they have great teachers and support during the day

AVID is NOT:

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The 11 Essentials

➔ Selective Admissions

Process

➔ Voluntary participation ➔ AVID elective class

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➔ Rigorous course of study ➔ Strong, relevant writing

and reading curriculum

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Inquiry to promote critical thinking

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Collaboration as a basis

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Trained tutors

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Data collection and analysis

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District and school commitment

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Active interdisciplinary site team

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AVID at Morris Hills Regional District

◻ In September 2018, the MHRD proudly welcomed 25 students into the AVID Class of 2022 ◻ Currently we have 83 AVID students in grades 9-12 ◻ 33 AVID-trained teachers at MH (2 in each core subject area) ◻ The MHRD offers continued support to its AVID Content Area and Elective teachers and PD

• pportunities to all subject area teachers

◻ Monthly Site Team meetings to discuss curriculum, student successes, student concerns

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AVID at Morris Hills High School

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AVID Elective (Comp. Req.)

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World History/Biology/ Algebra 1 with AVID-trained teachers

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English 9H with AVID-trained teacher

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PE 9 + Language + Elective

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AVID Elective (Individualized College & Career Planning, Field Trips, Tutorials, Support)

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At least 1 Honors/AP course per year (may take more)

◻ AVID Elective Teacher ◻ AVID Content Area

Teachers

◻ AVID Counselors ◻ AVID Coordinator ◻ Principal & Admin ◻ AVID District Director ◻ Superintendent

Academics: Grade 9 AVID Support Structure Academics: Grades 10-12

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Daily or Block Schedule AVID Curriculum Includes:

■ Writing Curriculum ■ College Readiness Workshops ■ Strategies for Success ■ Critical Reading ■ Opportunities for Self-Assessment

and Collaboration

■ Cornell Notes ■ Enrichment and Motivational

Activities AVID Tutorials Include:

■ A 7:1 student to tutor ratio ■ Collaborative Study Groups ■ Writing Groups ■ Socratic Seminars ■ Costa’s Levels of Questioning

The AVID Elective

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday AVID Curriculum Tutorials AVID Curriculum Tutorials Binder Evaluation Field Trips Media Center Speakers Motivational Activities (within block) Combination for Block Schedule Combination for block schedule

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A Sampling of AVID Methodologies

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To help all students do rigorous work and meet

• r exceed high standards in each content area,

we must help students:

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Develop as readers and writers

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Develop deep content knowledge

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Know content specific strategies for reading, writing, thinking and talking

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Develop habits, skills, and behaviors to use knowledge and skills

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Develop their critical thinking and questioning skills

Meeting the Challenge

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Students With Academic Potential

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Average to high test scores

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2.0-3.5 GPA

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4-Year College potential with support

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Desire and determination

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Motivated

May Meet One or More of the Following Criteria

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First in family to attend college

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Historically underserved in four-year colleges

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Economically Disadvantaged

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Special circumstances

The AVID Student Profile

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Places AVID students in rigorous curriculum and gives them the support to achieve

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Acceleration, not remediation!

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Provides the explicit “hidden curriculum” of schools

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AVID is a schoolwide initiative

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AVID methodologies are based on research and best practices

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Redefines the teacher’s role as that of student advocate

Why AVID Works

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AVID Statistics at Morris Hills

2018 PARCC Scores (Class of 2021)

Average PARCC Scores

English Language Arts Grade 9 751 759 771 Algebra I 746 743 770 A score of 750 or higher is considered “College & Career Ready”

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Other Benefits to AVID

◻ College visitations: Kutztown University, Wilkes University, Bloomsburg University, Temple University,

• St. Peter’s University, East Stroudsburg University,

Drew University, Rutgers University, Columbia University, New York University, Montclair University, Centenary University, Penn State University, Caldwell University, Ramapo College, The College of New Jersey, and Manhattan College ◻ College & Career Fairs: The New Jersey International College Fair, the AVID College and Career Seminar with the Brooklyn Nets and AVID Day with the NY Jets ◻ AVID Field Day ◻ AVID Student Recognition ◻ AVID Newsletter ◻ Specialized evening programs for our AVID students and their families

SLIDE 16 MH AVID Class of 2016 MH AVID Class of 2017 MH AVID Class of 2018

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AVID Class of 2019

➔ Alfred University ➔ Albany College ➔ Caldwell University ➔ College of St. Elizabeth ➔ Drew University ➔ East Stroudsburg University ➔ Fairfield University ➔ Fairleigh Dickinson University ➔ Felician University ➔ Full Sail University ➔ Keystone College ➔ Loyola University ➔ Monmouth University ➔ Montclair State University ➔ NJIT ➔ Pace University

College Acceptances

➔ Pennsylvania State University ➔ Rider University ➔ Rutgers University ➔ Rowan University ➔ Salisbury University ➔ Seton Hall University ➔

• St. Joseph’s University

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• St. Rose University

➔ Temple University ➔ Towson University ➔ University of Delaware ➔ University of Hartford ➔ University of New Haven ➔ University of San Francisco ➔ Western New England College ➔ William Paterson University ➔ Wilkes University

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Application Process:

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Fill out and return application (in your packet) by February 25th.

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Sign up to attend an interview on March 5th or March 6th Complete the required essay and bring it with you to the interview.

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AVID is at Morris Hills HS.

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Students living in the Knolls sending area will become Morris Hills students for all academics, athletics, and activities for grades 9-12. Transportation will be provided.

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If you are accepted and decide to join AVID, you agree to stay in the program for one year. (Knolls students who withdraw can either stay at Hills or return to Knolls.)

How to Join the Program

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY February 25th.

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