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WHAT IS AVID?

Advancement Via Individual Determination
AVID is a college-preparatory class that teaches students strategies for academic success.
AVID is a commitment you make to yourself, to the program, and to your goals!
AVID is FAMILY!

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The AVID Student Profile�You might see yourself, or WE might see you as an AVID recruit!

Students with Academic Potential!

Average to High Test Scores (MAP, NWEA)
Average GPA
College Potential with Support
Desire and Determination
Good Attendance
Good Behavior

Might Also Be a Student Who:

Will be the first in your family to attend college
Is from a background historically underserved in colleges and universities
Your teachers recommend!

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AVID Pillars of Success

Tutorials

WICOR

AVID Curriculum

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Tutorials

Twice a week
Tutorials teach the process of inquiry and critical thinking skills
Work with your peers and a tutor to solve problems and understand content

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WICOR

Writing - Strategies to reinforce writing skills

Inquiry - Asking questions, higher level thinking

Collaboration - Working in groups, teamwork

Organization - Binders, planners, backpacks, and note-taking

Reading - Strategies for comprehension

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AVID Curriculum

AVID teaches how to become a more successful student
The curriculum includes mini-lessons, strategy practice, and group/individual projects

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Family and Friends

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Framework Fridays!!�

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February 13th: AVID applications available to anyone interested; Congress staff also sends applications to potential recruits (Paper and online forms available)
February 24th: Applications are due!!!
March 3: Student interviews

So, Now What?

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Potential Recruits: Look for the Letter!

Return your application

to the front office

by February 24!!!

Congress Middle School

8150 N Congress Ave

Kansas City, MO 64152

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What If I Receive/Don’t Receive an Application?

If you receive an application in the mail, go over the information with your parents and complete the form if you are interested.
If you don’t receive an application, but you want to apply: see one of your team teachers or Mr. Bratcher. He’ll get you an application (or show you where to access the online form on the Team Schoology course)!

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Let the AVID Kids Tell You What They Think!

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Questions?

Mr. Bratcher, AVID Teacher

Bratchera@parkhill.k12.mo.us

(816) 359-6794

Room 404 (off the 300 hallway)

Amber Kahler, Assistant Principal

Kahlera@parkhill.k12.mo.us

(816) 359-6809

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WE ARE . . .

“Welcome to the Family!”