The Road to College: Rigor, Readiness, and Retention
The Mission of AVID AVID's mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.
AVID: 30 Years of Success Over 30 years, AVID has become one of the most successful college-preparatory programs and today reaches more than 400,000 students in approximately 4,800 schools in 48 states and 16 other countries.
What is AVID? ⬛ A structured, college preparatory system working directly with schools and districts ⬛ A direct support structure for students determined to succeed in higher-level courses ⬛ A schoolwide approach to curriculum and rigor adopted by more than 4,800 schools in 48 states and 16 countries ⬛ A professional development program providing training for teachers throughout the world
AVID is NOT: ⬛ A remedial program ⬛ A program for students already taking multiple honors and AP courses ⬛ A study skills program AVID IS: ⬛ A program for motivated students who think they can take more challenging coursework if they have great teachers and support during the day
What is AVID? A Glimpse into the Elective
The 11 Essentials ◻ Selective Admissions Inquiry to promote ◻ Process critical thinking ◻ Voluntary participation Collaboration as a basis ◻ of instruction ◻ AVID elective class Trained tutors offered during the school ◻ day Data collection and ◻ ◻ Rigorous course of study analysis ◻ Strong, relevant writing District and school ◻ and reading curriculum commitment Active interdisciplinary ◻ site team
AVID at Morris Hills Regional District ◻ In September 2015, the MHRD proudly welcomed 23 students into the AVID Class of 2019 ◻ Currently we have 72 AVID students in grades 9- 12 ◻ 24 AVID-trained teachers at MH (2 in each core subject area) ◻ The MHRD offers continued support to its AVID Content Area and Elective teachers and PD opportunities to all subject area teachers ◻ Monthly Site Team meetings to discuss curriculum, student successes, student concerns
AVID at Morris Hills High School Academics: Grade 9 AVID Support Structure AVID Elective (Comp. Req.) ◻ ◻ AVID Elective Teacher World History/Biology/ Algebra 1 ◻ ◻ AVID Content Area with AVID-trained teachers Teachers English 9H with AVID-trained ◻ teacher ◻ AVID Counselors PE 9 + Language + Elective ◻ ◻ AVID Coordinator Academics: Grades 10-12 ◻ Principal & Admin AVID Elective (Individualized ◻ College & Career Planning, Field ◻ AVID District Director Trips, Tutorials, Support) ◻ Superintendent At least 1 Honors/AP course per ◻ year (may take more)
The AVID Elective Daily or Block Schedule Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday AVID Curriculum Tutorials AVID Curriculum Tutorials Binder Evaluation Field Trips Media Center Speakers Combination for Combination for Motivational Block Schedule block schedule Activities (within block) AVID Curriculum Includes: AVID Tutorials Include: ■ Writing Curriculum ■ A 7:1 student to tutor ratio ■ College Readiness Workshops ■ Collaborative Study Groups ■ Strategies for Success ■ Writing Groups ■ Critical Reading ■ Socratic Seminars ■ Opportunities for Self-Assessment ■ Costa’s Levels of Questioning and Collaboration ■ Cornell Notes ■ Enrichment and Motivational Activities
A Sampling of AVID Methodologies
Meeting the Challenge To help all students do rigorous work and meet or exceed high standards in each content area, we must help students: Develop as readers and writers ■ Develop deep content knowledge ■ Know content specific strategies for reading, writing, ■ thinking and talking Develop habits, skills, and behaviors to use knowledge ■ and skills Develop their critical thinking and questioning skills ■
The AVID Student Profile Students With Academic Potential Average to high test scores ■ 2.0-3.5 GPA ■ 4-Year College potential with support ■ Desire and determination ■ Motivated ■ May Meet One or More of the Following Criteria First in family to attend college ■ Historically underserved in four-year colleges ■ Economically Disadvantaged ■ Special circumstances ■
Why AVID Works Places AVID students in ■ rigorous curriculum and gives them the support to achieve Acceleration, not ■ remediation! Provides the explicit “hidden ■ curriculum” of schools AVID is a schoolwide initiative ■ AVID methodologies are ■ based on research and best practices Redefines the teacher’s role ■ as that of student advocate
AVID Statistics at Morris Hills 2015 PARCC Scores (Class of 2019) Average PARCC Scores PARCC Test New Jersey Average Morris Hills Average AVID Average English Language Arts Grade 9 738 752 760 Algebra I 754 737 734 A score of 750 or higher is considered “College & Career Ready”
AVID Statistics at Morris Hills 2015 State of NJ Biology Competency Test (BCT) Scores* (Class of 2019) STATE MORRIS HILLS AVID* Percent of 58% 75% 75% students Proficient or Advanced Proficient Average Score 206 217.8 216.5 (Proficient = 200) *58% of the students in the program last year were recommended for Environmental Science CPB or CPA, but took Biology CPA (a higher-level course) because of the AVID program.
Other Benefits to AVID College visitations: East Stroudsburg ◻ University, Drew University, Rutgers University, Columbia University, New York University, Montclair University, Centenary College, Penn State University, Ramapo College, The College of New Jersey, and Manhattan College College & Career Fairs: The New Jersey ◻ International College Fair and the AVID College and Career Seminar with the Brooklyn Nets AVID Leadership Day ◻ AVID Field Day ◻ AVID Student and Teacher of the Month ◻ AVID Newsletter ◻ Specialized evening programs for our AVID ◻ students and their families
AVID Class of 2016 College acceptances:
How to Join the Program Application Process: Fill out and return application (in your packet) by February 26th. ■ Sign up to attend an interview on March 9 th or 10 th . Complete ■ the required essay and bring it with you to the interview. AVID is at Morris Hills HS. ■ Students living in the Knolls sending area will become ■ Morris Hills students for all academics, athletics, and activities for grades 9-12. Transportation will be provided. If you are accepted and decide to join AVID, you agree to stay ■ in the program for one year. (Knolls students who withdraw can either stay at Hills or return to Knolls.) APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY February 26th.
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