Welcome Parents!September 19, 2013
5-6 P.M.
MEMORIAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
The Destination School Community
Who’s Who? Mrs. Culliton AVID
Coordinator Mrs. Ortiz Principal Mr. Johnson Assistant
Principal Mrs. Cegelka Assistant
Principal Mrs. Johnson Grade 7
Counselor Mrs. Cicero Grade 8
Counselor
AVID’s Mission Mission: To close the achievement gap
by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society
ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION
MJHS AVID TenetsParticipation in Honor’s classTutorologyFamily WorkshopsCollege Field Trips
After School Sessions
Two Components (Rotations)FIRST… Structured tutorials with experienced and
(AVID) trained instructors Small Groups Utilizing AVID WICOR strategies Tutors are shared with Brush
Second…College Readiness Activities
Binder Organization Guest Speakers Progress Monitoring College Awareness Activities
Instructional Supports
Majority of our core content teachers are AVID trained
Teachers utilize AVID strategies in classrooms
WICOR
Cornell Note-Taking
AVID REQUIREMENTS
2013-2014 Participate in all AVID after-school
sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays Maintain a GPA of at least 2.0 Maintain positive behavioral
expectations as set by the Student Code of Conduct.
How Can Parents Help?
Encourage student to use/organize Planner daily
Make sure students attend all after school sessions
Help student be accountable for actions
Promote an atmosphere of higher education
AVID Academic Benefits
Summing It Up…. Curricular support Structured Tutorials Redefined academic peer group Emphasis on study skills, organization, goal
setting, and time management- connected to academics
Exposure to college readiness activities Increased sense of Accountability
To Do List Tonight!
Complete sign-in sheet! Encourage student to turn in student contract! Sign up to volunteer if possible! Make sure you have my contact information (it
is noted on the Calendar of Events, too) Best method to contact me…