MEMORIAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL The Destination School Community

Who’s Who? Mrs. Culliton AVID Coordinator Mrs. Ortiz Principal Mr. Johnson Assistant Principal Mrs.

AVID’s Mission: To close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness

MJHS AVID Tenets Participation in Honor’s class Tutorology Family Workshops College Field Trips

After School Sessions Two Components (Rotations) FIRST… Structured tutorials with experienced and (AVID) trained

Second… College Readiness Activities Binder Organization Guest Speakers Progress Monitoring College Awareness Activities

Instructional Supports Majority of our core content teachers are AVID trained Teachers utilize AVID

AVID REQUIREMENTS 2013 -2014 Participate in all AVID after-school sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays

How Can Parents Help? Encourage student to use/organize Planner daily Make sure students attend

AVID Academic Benefits Summing It Up…. Curricular support Structured Tutorials Redefined academic peer group

To Do List Tonight! Complete sign-in sheet! Encourage student to turn in student contract!

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MEMORIAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL The Destination School Community Welcome Parents! September 19, 2013 5 -6 P. M.

Who’s Who? Mrs. Culliton AVID Coordinator Mrs. Ortiz Principal Mr. Johnson Assistant Principal Mrs. Cegelka Assistant Principal Mrs. Johnson Grade 7 Counselor Mrs. Cicero Grade 8 Counselor

AVID’s Mission: To close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION

MJHS AVID Tenets Participation in Honor’s class Tutorology Family Workshops College Field Trips

After School Sessions Two Components (Rotations) FIRST… Structured tutorials with experienced and (AVID) trained instructors Small Groups Utilizing AVID WICOR strategies Tutors are shared with Brush

Second… College Readiness Activities Binder Organization Guest Speakers Progress Monitoring College Awareness Activities

Instructional Supports Majority of our core content teachers are AVID trained Teachers utilize AVID strategies in classrooms

WICOR

Cornell Note-Taking

AVID REQUIREMENTS 2013 -2014 Participate in all AVID after-school sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays Maintain a GPA of at least 2. 0 Maintain positive behavioral expectations as set by the Student Code of Conduct.

How Can Parents Help? Encourage student to use/organize Planner daily Make sure students attend all after school sessions Help student be accountable for actions Promote an atmosphere of higher education

AVID Academic Benefits Summing It Up…. Curricular support Structured Tutorials Redefined academic peer group Emphasis on study skills, organization, goal setting, and time management- connected to academics Exposure to college readiness activities Increased sense of Accountability

To Do List Tonight! Complete sign-in sheet! Encourage student to turn in student contract! Sign up to volunteer if possible! Make sure you have my contact information (it is noted on the Calendar of Events, too) Best method to contact me… culliton@sel. k 12. oh. us