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Pre-College Academy and AVID
Kim Prestipino, PCA/AVID Coordinator
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Introduction
Lowe’s Grove is proud of our very successful Pre College Academy (PCA) and AVID programs. The PCA is a highly structured “school within a school” team of sixth, seventh and eighth graders that promotes team unity, student support for one another and character development. The purpose of the PCA is to prepare students to take college preparatory courses in high school or to attend the Josephine Dobbs Clement Early College High School on the campus of North Carolina Central University . We are pleased that former Lowe’s Grove students make up a large percentage of current Early College High School attendees.
All PCA students are enrolled in AVID. The AVID (Achievement Via Individual Determination) program places students in rigorous, challenging classes while teaching them how to organize themselves, take notes, and study for class tests/quizzes/standardized tests. Tutorials during school hours are held to provide additional support to PCA students.
AVID Mission
AVID is designed to increase school wide learning and performance. The mission of AVID is to ensure that all students, specifically those in the middle with academic potential capable of completing a college preparatory path:
Will succeed in rigorous curriculum
Will enter mainstream activities of the school
Will increase their enrollment in four year colleges
Will become educated and responsible participants and leaders in a democratic society
PCA & AVID Responsibilities
Student Responsibilities
Follow a plan leading to completion of the requirements for college entrance.
Maintain the AVID binder with assignment sheets, tutorial worksheets, and daily notes in all academic classes.
Complete all homework assignments and commit to at least two hours of reading and studying outside of school.
Participate in collaborative groups and tutorials.
Participate in AVID field trips and motivational activities.
Attend school regularly, be on time, and behave as a good citizen
Parent Responsibilities
Provide a safe, nurturing home environment.
Provide a quiet study time at home and encourage good study habits by reviewing the AVID binder and class notes.
Reinforce and support the AVID student responsibilities and requirements.
Attend AVID parent meetings and lend support to AVID enrichment activities.
Keep informed about my child’s progress.
Take time to listen to my child and offer encouragement, guidance and support.
AVID Student Pledge
I am an AVID student
I will achieve
I will strive to do my best
I will make a commitment to my future
I will not fear success
I am an AVID student
Pre-College Academy Teachers
Sam Brown - 6th Grade Math
Jennifer Duvall - 6th Grade Language Arts
Stephanie Erickson - 6th Grade Science
Anne Peterson - 6th Grade Social Studies
Sheila Graham - 7th/8th Grade Language Arts
Kelly Maxson - 7th/8th Grade Science
Stacy Parham - 7th/8th Grade Math
Jennifer Smith - 7th/8th Grade Social Studies |
Principal: Kathy Kirkpatrick
Address:
4418 South Alston Ave.
Durham, NC 27713
Location Map
Phone:
919-560-3946
