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What does AVID stand for? • Advancement • Via • Individual • Determination [L. avidus]: eager for knowledge

Where can you find AVID? In 2015, AVID impacted more than 800, 000 students in 44 states and 16 other countries and U. S. territories! There are more than 5, 000 AVID sites in grades K-12!

2015 National Data of AVID Students

Demographics of AVID High School Students in 2015

Themes in AVID (Grades 9 -12) • Organization • Research Skills/Papers • Time Management • Public Speaking • Money Management • Cornell Notes • College Readiness • Philosophical Chairs • Tutorials • College Exploration • Career Exploration • The Process of Getting a Job • Socratic Seminars • Scholarship Research • Goal Setting • Mission Statements • Self Discovery & Reflection • Study Skills • Tips for Success • Guidance Lessons • Binder Checks

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 Student Profile • Average to high test scores • 2. 0 – 3. 5 GPA • College potential with support • Desire • Determination

Tutorials

Cornell Notes

Purpose of AVID Tutorials • Create deeper understanding of core curriculum • Develop academic skills • Reflective learning • Encourage leadership skills

Academic Rigor “Rigorous curriculum is a greater factor in determining college graduation rates than class standing, standardized test scores, or grade point average. ” - Clifford Adelman

AVID increases the # of • Low income students in college • Minorities in college • Students graduating from college

AVID Graduates • 91% plan to attend college – 61% will enroll in a four-year university – 30% will enroll in a two-year college • 78% of AVID students are accepted to four-year universities • 83% of their parents have less than a four-year degree

Completion of Four-Year College Entrance Requirements

Nationwide • Nationwide 76% of students from affluent backgrounds attend college. • Only 4% of community college students transfer to a four-year college or university • AVID seniors graduate with an average G. P. A. of 3. 1

Why AVID works • Rigorous curriculum • Support • Creates a team • Provides students with the “hidden curriculum”

Grading • Binder Check • Tutorial • Projects • Classwork and Homework • Portfolio

Expectations • Students are expected to demonstrate maturity, responsibility, and respect for others. • Students are expected to apply to CSUs and UCs. • Students will participate in college entrance exams such as the SAT and/or ACT.