AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing
all students for college readiness and success in a global society.
Mr. Peacocke
kpeacocke@everettsd.org
• University of Washington
• Seattle Pacific University
• Teaching high school in Everett School District
since 1998 (17 years)
• Softball Coach (Jackson/Heatherwood)
• Jackson High School since 2011-2012
• Married; 2 kids (Daughter – 6th Grader at
Gateway MS / Son – 2nd Grader at Penny
Creek)
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AVID: 30 Years of Success
Over 30 years, AVID has become one of
the most successful college-preparatory
programs for low-income, underserved
students, and today reaches more than
400,000 students in approximately
4,500 schools in 47 states and 16 other
countries/territories.
Since 1990, more than 85,500 AVID students have graduated
from high school and planned to attend college.
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What is AVID?
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A structured, college preparatory system working
directly with schools and districts
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A direct support structure for first-generation
college goers, grades 4-16
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A schoolwide approach to curriculum and rigor
adopted by more than 4,500 schools in 47 states
and 16 countries
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A professional development program providing
training throughout the world
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AVID Closes the Achievement Gap
for ALL Students
AVID Center. AVID Senior Data Collection. Study of 22,210 AVID Seniors, [Electronic Database]. (2009 - 2010).
Manhattan Institute, Education Working Paper 3. 2003. Greene, J.P., Forster, G. "Public High School Graduation and College Readiness
Rates in the U.S.“ (The most recent national data available.) *Filipino and Other not classified in Manhattan Institute study.
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The Mission of AVID
AVID's mission is to close the
achievement gap by preparing all
students for college readiness and
success in a global society.
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What Do Students do AVID class?
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Organization / Notebook Checks
Learning Logs
Note-Taking Strategies
Reading / Writing Strategies
Collaboration (“Study Buddies”)
Tutorials (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Field Trips / Assistance with Collegiate
Planning
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Advancement Via Individual Determination
• With an Elbow Partner discuss:
– What are your expectation for the class?
– Why do you want to be in AVID?
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Student Information Cards
Front of Card
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Last Name, First Name
Home Phone #
Mailing Address
City, State, Zip Code
Email Address
Parent/Guardian
Parent/Guardian work #
After school activities
Back of Card
• Semester Schedule
Class
Teacher
Room #
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(e.g. Sports, job, music, clubs, etc.)
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