College Week is Coming!
March 8th-12th marks MISD College Week throughout the district. Since the main focus of AVID is getting traditionally under-represented student groups better prepared for college admission, College Week is a big one in AVID. For CW this year, the 8th grade AVID classes will be sponsoring three activities...Teacher Spirit Day:
The first idea was targeted at teachers. On Wednesday, all faculty and staff are encouraged to either dress as a college mascot or wear their cap and gown throughout the school day.
Essay Contest:
Students are encouraged to submit an essay expressing "What is the Value of College To Me?". Essays should be 200 words or less and are due by Wednesday, March 10th. The winning essay will receive a replica University of Texas #12 football jersey.
AVID Scholarship Fundraiser:
Finally, any student who donates at least $1 to the AVID Scholarship Fund will receive a "jeans pass" to be used on Friday, March 12th. The AVID Scholarship will be presented to a senior from West Mesquite High School who is also a former AC New student. Last year, after reviewing several applications sent from WMHS, the AVID classes chose Jose Perez to be awarded $600 to help cover some of the cost of his freshmen year at Eastfield College.
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