Cassell's AVID 11

Agenda

• Who I am and how to contact.
• Why I love AVID.
• What to expect.
• How to help.

Santha Cassell

• scassell@pps.net
• extension 79382

Why AVID?

• Systems that work.
• Organization that helps.
• More complex thinking is expected.
• Student collaboration.
• Support for college preparation and application.

What to expect:

• Homework
• Stress
• Harder classes
• Higher expectations
• Preparation for college
• Application to college

How to help

• Space and time to study at least 90 minutes/night.
• Done HW? Review notes.
• Done that? Read books.