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AVID- Advancement Via Individual Determination
AVID is a college preporatory program designed to provide students with the academic and motivational supports necessary for success. It includes an elective class where students receive training in note taking, study skills, organizational skills, test taking, and college entrance preparation as well as extensive writing experience.
The desire and motivation MUST come from within the student to commit to enrollment in a rigorous sequence of academic courses. The AVID student MUST include Honors and AP classes in their schedules. There is an application process for acceptance into the AVID program.
NovaNET
What is NovaNET?
v NovaNET is an individualized computer-based program of credit recovery, created for at-risk students, allowing them to get back on track and to graduate at a faster pace.
v NovaNET students have the opportunity to earn credit recovery for classes they have failed.
v The teacher is present as a facilitator who gives assistance when necessary, but does not instruct the class as a whole.
Who qualifies for NovaNET?
v A student can refer himself or be referred by a teacher, counselor, or an administrator to the program. The NovaNET instructor and counselor will meet to determine if he/she qualifies. They will look at three things:
1. Transcript- Preference is given to seniors or those who have enough credits to make graduation a reality in one year. Also, the student MUST have failed the classes considered to be eligible for credit recovery. NovaNET is a program for both college prep and vocational students. College Prep students should have a GPA below 2.5 and do not have plans to attend a 4 year university right out of high school.
2. Attendance- a student must not have been referred to the counselors for 7 or more absences, per Cobb County policy.
3. Discipline Record- A student must not have a history of infractions against school policy. He must be mature, self-motivated, responsible, and able to work independently.
