J.M. ALEXANDER MIDDLE SCHOOL : Avid

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AVID

Advancement Via Individual Determination

A college-readiness system designed to increase the number of students who

enroll in four-year colleges in the U.S.

The mission of AVID is to ensure that ALL students, and most especially the least served students who are in the middle:

will succeed in a rigorous curriculum,
will complete a rigorous college preparatory path,
will enter mainstream activities of the school,
will increase their enrollment in four year colleges, and
will become educated and responsible participants and leaders in a democratic society.

AVID’s systemic approach is designed to support students and educators as they increase schoolwide/districtwide learning and performance.

AVID Student Profile

The AVID student is a student with academic potential:

Average-to-high test scores
2.0-3.5 GPA
College potential with support
Desire and determination

The AVID student meets one or more of the following criteria:

First in family to attend college
Historically least served in four-year colleges (e.g., underrepresented as a racial or ethnic group)
Low income
Special circumstances

Students

As an AVID student, you must commit to a challenging and rigorous curriculum. This college track will help you excel in your academics, making college an attainable goal. As an AVID student, you will:

Take individual responsibility for your own success.
Want to succeed.
Believe you can succeed.
Exhibit positive attitudes toward yourself and others.
Be open to new experiences in all phases of the program.
Want to become an independent learner.
Come to class prepared.
Serve as a role model for other students.
Share your work for the purpose of improving it.
Be willing to study in groups.
Keep your parents informed of your progress.
Become involved in campus activities.

PARENT INVOLVEMENT

The Parent / Family Involvement Unit works in collaboration with school districts, schools, parents, teachers, students, administrators and community to enhance parent participation in a child's life.

As an AVID parent, there are things you can do to support your child’s academic success. As an AVID parent, you will:

Support the academic goals of your student.
Show interest in your student’s schoolwork.
Provide your student a time and place to study.
Be insistent and supportive that your student completes homework assignments.

Prepare for College

www.eaop.org UC outreach program

www.makingitcount.com How to succeed in college

www.mappingyourfuture.org Mapping your future

www.zinch.com Create profiles, connect with admissions offices

Pay for College

www.cfnc.org A site to help plan, apply, and pay for college

www.f4k.org Find your dream career and a career coach

www.ncccs.cc.nc.us Community college, college transfer program

www.ncicu.org Independent schools and financial aid

www.northcarolina.edu
Portal to all 16 undergraduate campuses

Financial Aid & Scholarships

www.collegeanswer.com	Answers to your paying-for-college questions
www.fafsa.ed.gov	U.S. Dept. of Education FAFSA introduction
www.fastweb.com	Search for scholarships
www.finaid.org	Guide to financial aid
www.freecollegemoney.org	Free college money
www.hsf.net	Hispanic scholarship fund
www.icanaffordcollege.com	I can afford college
www.nslds.ed.gov	National student loan data system
www.salliemae.com	Plan, find student loans, apply online
www.scholarships.com	Scholarship search engine
www.simpletuition.com	Search and compare student loans
www.sssc.com	Financial aid information
www.studentaid.ed.gov	Free info from the U.S. Department of Education

Last update: Monday, March 15, 2010 at 1:09:48 AM