Advancement Via Individual Determination
A.V.I.D.
Adelanto High School Grades 9-12 2014-2015
What is A.V.I.D.?
Advancement Via Individual Determination AVIDs mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing ALL students for college readiness and success in a global society.
Although AVID serves all students, it focuses on the least served students in the academic middle. The formula is simple - raise expectations of students and, with the AVID support system in place, they will rise to the challenge.
The History of A.V.I.D.
Began in 1980 by Mary Catherine Swanson, San Diego, California Today A.V.I.D. is in 45 states and 16 countries 700,000 students in nearly 4,800 elementary and secondary schools
The AVID Student
AVID targets students in the academic middle (B, C, and even D students) who have the desire to go to college and the willingness to work hard. These are students who are capable of completing rigorous curriculum but are falling short of their potential. Typically, they will be the first in their families to attend college, many are from low-income or minority families.
AVID is not an exclusive program. We work to include as many students in our class regardless of race, religion, creed or socioeconomic status. We want ALL students to have the opportunity to attend college and be successful.
How does A.V.I.D. work ?
Students who are often considered in the middle are placed in rigorous honors and Advanced Placement classes Those students then receive tutorial support
The AVID Tutorial
Twice a week college tutors come in and work with students in small group settings to provide support for the rigorous classes. Like a college study group. Utilizing Socrates methods of teaching (a questioning dialogue).
A.V.I.D. The Other 3 days
Freshmen/ Sophomore Writing Curriculum Study and Organizational Skills Major/Career exploration Junior Test Preparation (SAT and ACT) College Research Senior College Applications Scholarship Applications Financial Aid Applications
AHS AVID
AVID I and AVID II KEEP you in college AVID III and AVID IV get you in to college
The Facts about A.V.I.D.
76% of the graduating A.V.I.D. seniors are accepted into a four-year University compared to the State average of 35% 90% of the graduating A.V.I.D. seniors immediately attend SOME FORM of college compared to the State average of 32% 98% of A.V.I.D. high school students graduate compared to the national average of 83%
The Facts about A.V.I.D.
National Average of graduating high school seniors that go on to a four year college: 20% State Average of graduating high school seniors that go on to a four year college: 10% High Desert Average of graduating high school seniors that go on to a four year college: 5%
Some more telling tales
VVC currently has 14,500 students They transfer roughly 1000 students a year to a 4 year college. Thats a transfer rate of 6.9% AVID students in the high desert that go off to a four year college:
95%
High Desert Reality
2 county jails 1 federal prison 1 state prison 1 juvenile detention center
0 four year universities
But, A.V.I.D. is not for everyone
NOT a remediation class NOT a study hall or homework class NOT for students who want to do the minimum and just get by in classes NOT for students who are choosing careers that do not require a college degree NOT for students who can not commit to community service activities and extra school commitment
How does one apply for A.V.I.D.?
Complete the application
requires parent signature, 2 teacher recommendations and a personal essay and turn it in to the designated area
Come to the interview and be ready to talk about why you want to be in AVID
Adelanto A.V.I.D. Site Team
Don Powell Christianna StarnesTara BrooksMarc OrloskiSteve AllenKevin SkeltonWayne WilsonNadia GonzalezKaren MusslewhiteAVID Coordinator AVID elective teacher AVID elective teacher Site team member Site team member Site team member Site team member Site team member Site team member
Im interestedwhats next?
Take an application Fill it out and return it to the designated area. Interviews will be the week of May 19. Please ask questions!
THANK YOU for coming this evening!
