Students from the AVID Class of 2015 Hard at Work

“I want to be in harder classes to challenge me… when you take honors classes it will help you in college.” -Brad Pool

Advancement Via Individual “AVID gives students who have the I Determination Students from the AVID class of 2015 hard at work. WILL attitude the skills, support and structure to strive for academic success An acclaimed program designed to AVID Mission now and build a solid foundation for assist students in meeting the AVID is designed to increase school wide their future.” challenges inherent in education learning and performance. The mission of -Ms. Stacy Swinhart and in attaining the dream of AVID is to close the achievement gap by English Teacher preparing all students for college readiness and college success in a global society. Aberdeen School District What is AVID? Miller Junior High “This year in AVID I learned how to Principal, Lisa Griebel AVID is an academic, regularly scheduled work in groups and how to respect elective class, during the school day, based people.” AVID site coordinator: Rachael Jacobus Efrain Hernandez Ph: (360) 537-7372 on writing as a tool of learning, the inquiry Email: [email protected] method, and collaborative grouping. The three main components of the program are: AVID elective teachers:  Academic instruction “In AVID I learned that organization Sarah Rocquin  Tutorial support Ph: (360) 537-5926 helps a lot… I can find my homework Email: [email protected]  Motivation activities and assignments. Not like last year when I could not find anything.” Steven Taylor -Deliah McCormick Ph: (360) 537-7365 Email: [email protected] AVID at Miller Jr. High AVID ACTIVITIES

Objectives The AVID Student Criteria Learning with tutors and peers Student should meet one or more of To provide academic instruction and the following criteria Reading critically support for students 1. Average to high standardized Note taking skills To improve organizational skills test scores 2. 2.0 - 3.5 GPA Writing for all classes To improve critical thinking and 3. College potential with support problem solving skills. 4. They will be the first generation in their family to attend college. Developing relationships with peers To increase student involvement in the 5. Historically “least served” in 4- school and community. year colleges/universities. Self- reliance 6. Low income. To prepare students for entry into the 7. Special circumstances. Visiting local college campus most rigorous high school courses. The AVID Student Profile Interacting with guest speakers To improve collaboration skills Students who have the desire and College and career preparation To empower students to achieve determination to attend college academic excellence. and… Community and school activities * are self motivated. Some AVID facts: School advocates and role models * have college potential with support. • AVID programs are available in 45 states, 17 countries, and nearly 4, 900 schools. * are willing to do homework nightly. Learn a little more about our classes * study every night. and AVID by visiting us on the web at: • 95% of AVID graduates enroll in college. Of * have good work habits. AVID Facts: http://www.asd5.org/domain/204 or this group, 77.1% enroll in a four year institution * can work with others. and 17.2% enroll in community college. http://www.avid.org/ (CREATE 1999) * attend school regularly. * have appropriate classroom behavior. * are willing to take harder classes. * care about school and their progress.