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What is AVID?
A schoolwide college readiness system
A structured approach to rigorous
curriculum
Direct support structure for
college bound students
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What does AVID do?
Develops readers and writers
Develops deep content knowledge
Teaches content-specific strategies
for reading, writing, thinking,
and speaking
Develops habits, skills, and
behaviors to use knowledge
and abilities
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How AVID Works
Accelerates under-achieving students who have
potential into more rigorous courses
Teaches academic and social skills not targeted in
other classes
Provides intensive support with in-class tutors and
a strong student/teacher relationship
Creates a positive peer group for students
Develops a sense of hope and personal achievement
gained through hard work and determination
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Raises student achievement
Ensures college access
and success
Closes opportunity and
expectation gaps
AVID delivers results
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The AVID Impact on Schools
Increases enrollment in advanced academic courses (Pre-AP/Honors)
Implements instructional best practices for all students in the school
Creates a college-going culture throughout the school
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The AVID Elective Student Profile
Has academic potential
Average test scores
2.0–3.5 GPA
College potential with support
Desire and determination to succeed
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Sample Essential Skills
Organizational Skills
Writing and Reading to learn
Inquiry and Collaboration
Trained tutors
Data collection and analysis
School and resources committed to ensuring student
success
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AVID Strategies
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WritingInquiryCollaborationOrganizationReading
AVID is an elective class where students are taught strategies to increase their success in all of their classes.
The AVID elective fulfills the G requirement in the CSU/UC A-G entrance requirements.
AVID Strategies: Tutorials
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Students come prepared with a higher level question about academic content.
They work collaboratively within a small group and with a tutor to address each other’s questions and provide academic support.
AVID Strategies: The AVID Binder
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*2”-3” inch binder with section dividers labeled for each class
*Pencil pouch with necessary supplies (2 pens, 2 pencils, highlighter, colored pen)
*Daily use of agenda book in all classes
*No loose papers (use the rings)
All items are provided at the start of the year by NPHS, replacements available based on supply/funds
So what will I learn in AVID?
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First semester•Organization•Goal setting•Focused note-taking•Study skills and time management•Timed writing•Reading strategies•Technology based project
Second semester• Learning styles• Essay writing• Stress
management• College research
unit• Personal finance• Academic planning• Community service
project• Creating a summer
plan
A Sample Week in the AVID Elective
Daily Schedule
Curriculum:
Writing
College and Careers
Strategies for Success
Critical Reading
Tutorials:
Collaborative Study Groups
Writing Groups
Socratic Seminars
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Binder Evaluation
Field Trips
Media Center
Speakers
Motivational
Activities
(within block)
AVID Curriculum Tutorials AVID Curriculum Tutorials
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Perks of AVID
• Free tutoring from AP/IB and college students
• Field Trips to colleges or other cultural centers
• CVUSD will pay for all 9th and 10th grade
students to take the PSAT
• A connection to the campus community
• Develop of habits, skills, and behaviors
necessary to be successful in college and
beyond
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Dual Enrollment Program
• Building classes through Moorpark College
for Dual Enrollment and college credit
• Classes would be available only to AVID
students
• Potential to graduate high school with as
much as 60 college credits
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AVID at NPHS
• Period 5 (2:15-3:05)
• Year long
• 10 elective credits
• Opportunity to earn extra elective credits each year
• Opportunity for Dual Enrollment credit with Moorpark College
• Won’t miss out on other electives
How do I sign up?
• Contact your student’s NPHS counselor
when registering for classes in Spring 2019
• Email Kelly Welch, Assistant Principal
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