IV. SCHOOLWIDE CULTURE
Emerson's AVID schoolwide culture is evident when the AVID philosophy progressively shifts beliefs and behaviors resulting in an increase of students meeting college readiness requirements.
Emerson's AVID schoolwide culture is evident when the AVID philosophy progressively shifts beliefs and behaviors resulting in an increase of students meeting college readiness requirements.
An AVID Culture fosters:
An AVID Culture fosters:
College Awareness and Preparation
Common Belief in Student Success
Family and Community Involvement
High Expectations for All
Positive and Safe Learning Environment
Some of the particular strengths of AVID Schoolwide Culture at Emerson are:
- #1 - the school values a culture of high value for rigor that supports the AVID Site Team's use of WICOR strategies in AVID Elective and AVID Site Team instructed courses.
- #3 - community/college awareness activities promote a culture of college readiness that ensures AVID Elective and AVID Site Team instructed students participate in enrichment activities, internships, community service or service learning to explore careers
The aspects of AVID Schoolwide Culture at Emerson that have room for growth are:
- #4 college awareness
- #5 college planning and financial aid processes
- #8 perceived teacher expectations
- #9 teacher expectations
The aspects of AVID Schoolwide Culture at Emerson addressed in our Site Plan are:
- EJH will promote a college-going culture where AVID Site Team expects AVID Elective and Site Team instructed studentsbelieve their teachers expect them to attend college, as evidenced by student surveys.
- EJH will promote a college-going culture where AVID Site Team expects AVID Elective and Site Team instructed students to attend college, as evidenced by AVID Site Team and teacher surveys.
- EJH will promote a college-going culture by using college pennants, banners, posters, or other decor in five or more public spaces on campus.
The data used to create goals for AVID Schoolwide Culture at Emerson as addressed in our Site Plan are:
- Youth Truth data results
- Climate Committee data
- Photos of school grounds, website, classrooms
The action steps taken to meet goals for AVID Schoolwide Culture at Emerson as addressed in our Site Plan are:
- Youth Truth Survey results
- Staff generated survey results
- Student interviews, in person/recorded
- Teacher lessons on college experiences, lesson plans/photos
- Bulletin board displays around campus