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Have dreams of going to college? Consider AVID!

Have dreams of going to college? Consider AVID!. What is AVID?. E lective course taken during the school day Enroll after application process Focus on learning organizational, study and critical thinking skills R eceive academic help from peers and college tutors

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Have dreams of going to college? Consider AVID!

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  1. Have dreams of going to college? Consider AVID! What is AVID? • Elective course taken during the school day • Enroll after application process • Focus on learning organizational, study and critical thinking skills • Receive academic help from peers and college tutors • Participate in activities such as visiting college campuses. • As students progress in AVID, their self-images improve and they become academically successful leaders and role models for other students. The AVID Student Profile Students with Academic Potential Meets One or More of the Following Criteria • Average to High Test Scores • 2.0-3.5 GPA • College Potential with Support • Desire and Determination • First to Attend College • Historically Underserved in 4-year Colleges • Low Income • Special Circumstances

  2. In 6th grade ArtColts will: Draw Paint Create Imagine Sculpt Invent Problem Solve Have FUN!!

  3. Horns, drums, flutes, saxophones, trumpets!!!

  4. Come join us!

  5. KickStart Kids Discipline Respect Self-Control

  6. BE A STAR!! REASONS TO JOIN CELE THEATRE!!! ACTING FUN! SHAKESPEARE! ONE ACT PLAY! PLAYS & MUSICALS! MAKING FRIENDS! CLOWNING! JOIN US! JUGGLING!

  7. The PFLEX program is for those students previously identified as Gifted and Talented. · To create a safe environment for gifted learners to “be themselves” and express their talents. · To challenge the students with interesting and thought-provoking activities and discussions. · To teach the students responsibility for their own learning and to give them the tools to become independent, life-long learners. · To prepare students for the world beyond by integrating technology and robotics. · To nurture the social and emotional development of the students so that they may thrive as gifted learners. -PFLEX Gifted Education- Pflugerville Independent School District

  8. Tech Application 6 Computer Programming Apps for schoolwork Explore Technology Keyboarding Audio & Video Recording & Editing ROBOTICS

  9. Success Learn to be a more successful student!!! • Study skills • Note Taking Skills • Strategies for being a successful middle schooler Success in Middle School Can lead to Success in College!

  10. How do I fill out my choice sheet? • Fill out your name, your student ID # • Fill out a phone number where we can reach your parents • Fill out your parents email if they have one.

  11. How do I fill out my choice sheet? • In section 1, check one of each core class: Language Arts, World Cultures, Math, and Science. • Decide with your parents if you want to take grade level core class or PreAP • In section 2, check either P.E. or Kickstart

  12. How do I fill out my choice sheet? • In section 3, you will number your elective choices 1-5. • ONE of your top TWO choices must be a fine art (art, choir, band, theatre arts).

  13. How do I fill out my choice sheet? • Print and sign your name. • Have your parent/ guardian print and sign their name. • Turn your choice sheet into your counselor by Feb. 7th!!!!

  14. Incoming 6th Grade Parent Night Cele Middle School January 28, 2014 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. In the Cafeteria Please plan to attend. We will discuss Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre AP) options and elective choices for incoming 6th graders. Elective teachers will be available with students and work samples to help you with elective choices. If you have any questions please feel free to call or email Stefanie Zook at 512-594-3026Stefanie.Zook@Pfisd.net We are looking forward to next year!

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