Author: Meagan Hogg

April 2017

AVID Advance

Volume 1, Issue 4

Upcoming Dates:

Sophomores visit UTSA: April 25
Fair Day Holiday: April 28
Algebra I EOC: May 2
US History EOC: May 3
Biology EOC: May 4
Juniors take SAT: May 6
AVID Celebration Awards Ceremony : May 16
ECHS Prom: May 20

Planning for Next School Year: TWO Advanced Classes?!?

If you are an AVID parent or student, it is very likely that you have heard the new requirements for AVID student schedules next school year. A district committee of AVID teachers, site directors, counselors and administrators recently determined that ALL ECISD AVID students must be enrolled in two advanced courses. An “advanced” course consists of any Pre-AP, AP or Dual Credit course. Both ECMS and ECHS AVID students must keep this in mind when scheduling for next year.
Some students and parents have expressed concern over this new change but it is important to understand why the decision was made. AVID’s main mission is to help students become college ready and close achievement gaps. The AVID organization requires that AVID students take advanced courses with rigor so that these AVID students will be prepared for the rigor of college classes. The goal for AVID students is not only to get accepted and enroll in college, but AVID students need to succeed in the structure of college courses so they will achieve their ultimate goal of a college diploma. In ECISD, our mission is to make sure they are ready for that endeavor, and that means increasing the requirements for AVID membership to two advanced courses per year. Last year, students were only required to take one advanced course.
It is understood that students will be more challenged with this change, but AVID elective teachers and site directors will be present to help clear up any confusions and students will be able to bring their concerns to tutorials on Tuesday and Thursday during their AVID elective classes.
Parents, encourage your child to rise to the challenge and attempt something difficult. It is out of challenges that we grow as humans. Special thanks to our awesome ECHS counselors for navigating students through this change.
“Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” -Joshua Marine
“Rise to the challenge of bringing your dreams to life! Do not be discouraged by resistance, be nourished by it. Success is the experience of rising to the level of your true greatness.”
-Steve Maraboli

ECHS AVID Elective Teachers:
9-11 Grade: Meagan Hogg
12th Grade: Gloria Brandl
ECHS AVID Site Coordinator:
Kimberly Couvillion

Celebrate College Admission for these Seniors:

Phil Salazar	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Jamelah Gamble	Northland College / College
Brandi Hays	HBU

April AVID Sightings

Arianna Espitia	Texas State and UH Clear Lake
Chris Melchor	US Military
Sara DeLeon	Abilene Christian and UHV

AVID Awards Ceremony– May 16 at 7:00– ECHS Auditorium

You are cordially invited to the annual AVID Celebration Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, May 16 at 7:00pm
ECHS Auditorium
We are celebrating growth and success of all students in the ECISD AVID program.
AVID Contract Signing and College Signing Ceremony following Awards Ceremony

Upcoming Dates:

Student/Parent Response:

Students may earn points towards the AVID Laptop Incentive by turning in a signed newsletter with a parent response to this statement:
What two advanced courses is your child taking next year?
Parent Signature__________________________________________
Print Student’s Name:_____________________________________________