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Thinking About AVID A dvancement V ia I ndividual D etermination

Thinking About AVID A dvancement V ia I ndividual D etermination. Maria Petrov. AVID ???. Tutoring? Learning strategies? A binder? A way to get to college?. AVID is all that and MORE!!. AVID Elective Class. A full year class Focus on W riting, I nquiry, C ollaboration, R eading

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Thinking About AVID A dvancement V ia I ndividual D etermination

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  1. Thinking About AVID Advancement Via Individual Determination Maria Petrov

  2. AVID ??? • Tutoring? • Learning strategies? • A binder? • A way to get to college?

  3. AVID is all that and MORE!!

  4. AVID Elective Class • A full year class • Focus on Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Reading • College exploration • Enhances students‘ success in all other classes

  5. Tutoring • Twice each week during AVID class • 7 students to one tutor ratio • Paid and volunteer tutors from local colleges and the community • Focus on high-level questioning and collaboration • Supports students’ success in challenge classes

  6. Learning Strategies • Writing to Learn • Reading to Learn • Cornell Note-taking • 2 column notes • Used in all classes • WIC-R • Writing • Inquiry • Collaboration • Reading

  7. AVID Binder • Teaches and reinforces organizational skills • Evidence of class notes from all classes • Reference source for studying • Checked weekly in AVID class

  8. College Exploration • Speakers • College Visits • Information on college applications & financial aid process • On track for college preparatory high school classes

  9. The AVID Student • Is academically “in the middle” • Has good attendance and school behavior • Wants to attend college • Enrolls in rigorous college preparatory classes (Challenge/Accelerated) • Maintains at least a “C” average • Takes notes and maintains an organized binder • Participates in weekly tutorials

  10. What Happens to AVID Students??? • AVID students are more likely to enroll in AP classes, • AVID students are more likely to complete a college-readiness curriculum • AVID students are more likely to be accepted by a 4-year college/university and stay in college

  11. Now What?? • Complete an AVID application • Parent and student signature • Turn in to Ms. Petrov (room 45) or the School Office • Schedule an interview • Sign up for AVID elective class • Follow AVID program • Go to college • THE SKY’S THE LIMIT!!!

  12. Need More Info? • Call Maria Petrov at 630-213-5525 ext. 8926 • Email: mariapetrov@u-46.org • AVID Internet: www.avidonline.org

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