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…

culliton@sel.k12.oh.us