OAK RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL AVID

ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION

MISSION STATEMENT

AVID’s mission is to close the

achievement gap by preparing all

students for college readiness and

success in a global society.

AVID

•Teaches skills and behaviors for academic success

•Provides intensive support with tutorials and strong

student/teacher relationships

•Creates a positive peer group for students

•Develops a sense of hope for personal achievement

gained through hard work and determination

AVID Secondary (Grades 7-12)

AVID Secondary develops learning, study, and academic behavioral skills that are essential to success in rigorous coursework. It acts as a catalyst for schools to develop a culture of college readiness for all students across the campus. In the AVID Elective class, students receive daily instruction and support to prepare them for college from a trained AVID Elective teacher. AVID impacts students schoolwide as academic strategies like writing to learn, inquiry, collaboration, organizational skills, and critical reading (WICOR) are taught in all classes by teachers who have been trained to use AVID strategies in their specific content areas.

AVID DATA

•Total # of AVID seniors in 2015= 40,132

•75% Parents did not graduate from a College or University

•74% were on free or reduced lunch

•24% were English Language Learners

•57% were Hispanic

•15% were White

•14% were Black

•8% Multi-Racial

•5% American Indian

•1% Asian

AVID DATA

•AVID 2015 seniors

•88% applied to a four year College/University

•78% Accepted to a four-year College/University

•84% Submitted a FAFSA form

•61% went to four-year College/University

•31% went into a two year program

•8% had post high school plan

AVID DATA

•AVID 2015 seniors

•92% completed four-year college entrance requirements

•77% took at least one AP or IB course

•25% took College courses/ Dual Enrollment

•99% graduated high school on time

•3.2 was the average high school GPA

WHY AVID?

WHAT AVID IS….

• for “middle to upper-middle” academic students

• show potential for Honors and AP work in school

• need academic and emotional support paired with the rigor

• combines rigor with support that includes:

• each student’s own individual determination

• the support of teachers, other AVID students, family

members, and AVID teachers, and college tutors.

• must maintain 2.0 GPA or higher throughout school year

WHAT AVID IS NOT….

• not an “at-risk” program

• not for students who fail to turn in homework

• not for students who consistently receive grades of D or F

• not for unmotivated students; students must have

individual determination

POTENTIAL AVID STUDENTS…• have a GPA of 2.0 to 3.5

• proficient or on the bubble on state tests.from low income or single

parent homes

• first generation in their family to attend college

• able to complete four year university entrance requirements prior to

graduation

• hard workers, have positive attitudes, and are collaborative in nature

• underrepresented racially, culturally, or economically in colleges and

universities

• may have special circumstances that could be obstacles to

achievement

AVID SECONDARY (PART 1)

The AVID Elective

The AVID Elective is the core of AVID Secondary. It targets students in the academic middle–B, C, and even D students–with the desire to go to college and the willingness to work hard. Typically, they will be the first in their families to attend college, and come from groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education. These are students who are capable of completing rigorous curriculum but are falling short of their potential.

AVID places these students on the college track, requiring them to enroll in the most rigorous courses that are appropriate for them, such as Honors and Advanced Placement®. To support them in the rigorous coursework, AVID students learn organizational and study skills, develop critical thinking, learn to ask probing questions, receive academic help from peers and college tutors, and participate in enrichment and motivational activities to make their college dreams reality.

AVID SECONDARY (PART 2)AVID Educators

To ensure success, AVID Secondary needs an AVID site coordinator who is a

respected site instructional leader and works well with secondary school

personnel and college students. The AVID site coordinator organizes

curriculum as well as activities for the AVID Elective classes and is committed

to serving the needs of students. The coordinator also works with colleagues

and counselors to implement AVID methodologies schoolwide, place students

in college-preparatory curriculum, and guide students through the college

application process. The AVID site coordinator not only embeds best teaching

practices, supports students, develops family and community outreach, but

also works with the districts and divisions that oversee AVID’s implementation.

AVID SECONDARY (PART 3)The AVID Parent

AVID parents encourage their students to achieve academically,

participate on an advisory board and in AVID parent and site team

meetings, as well as maintain regular contact with the AVID coordinator.

Many parents and students also participate in AVID Family Workshops

at their schools.

AVID SECONDARY (PART4)

The Community

Community support is vital for a strong AVID Secondary

implementation. The community can support AVID by providing

speakers and summer apprenticeships for AVID students. Colleges can

demonstrate their support of AVID in many ways, such as providing

class speakers, offering college credit courses or summer programs to

AVID high school students, or following the progress of AVID students

during their college careers.

THE AVID TEAM AT ORHS

•AVID Site Team= School team that helps plan and implement AVID program

for school wide success.

Counselor: David Morrow Elective Teacher: Deni Sobek

Elective Teacher: Elisabeth Denisar Elective Teacher: Sara Gilliland

Site Coordinator: Kayla Gass AVID Admin.: Stephanie Thompson

District Director: Tracey Beckendorf-Edou

•AVID Core Team= AVID Elective teachers, provide instruction and advocacy

for AVID students.

•AVID Content Teachers= Teach AVID students content courses and

incorporate a variety of AVID instructional strategies.

AVID

DATES TO KNOW•12/12 (6:30 PM): 8th grade AVID parent information session at the High

School

•1/9: AVID student applications due

•Late January/Early February:

• Select initial AVID Cohort, goal of 40-50 students

• Notify students selected into the cohort

• Register AVID students for 9th grade courses during normal registration process