What is AVID?
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a college preparatory elective class that can be beneficial for all students, but specifically targets students in the academic middle; many of our AVID students may be B, C or even D students prior to entering the program. AVID acts as a support system for students who take rigorous courses, as all of our AVID students are required to take at least one honors course and maintain at least a C average in all of their courses. The class meets every day and focuses on organization, note-taking, higher order questioning, critical thinking, and test-taking skills. AVID is not a remedial program and requires students to complete extra work, in many instances.
Common AVID FAQs
Who is the ideal AVID student?
The Ideal AVID Student Is…
· Someone who may (or may not) be underrepresented in four year colleges and universities.
· In the academic middle.
· NOT someone who generally struggles behaviorally.
· Someone who exhibits or has the potential to exhibit individual determination.
· Someone whose lack of organization prevents him/her from succeeding.
· Someone who can function in an honors class with extra support.
· Someone who is hard working and collaborative in nature.
· Someone who is college bound!
The Ideal AVID Student Is NOT…
· Someone who consistently gets Ds/Fs.
· Someone who constantly struggles behaviorally.
· Someone who is unmotivated.
The Special Circumstance AVID Student Is…
· Someone who may perform high academically, but lacks organizational skills.
Someone who may perform high academically, but lacks self-esteem.
How can someone join AVID?
In order to enter the program, students must complete an application and be interviewed. Teachers and staff will also review data and teacher recommendations to ensure that students fit the AVID profile and can succeed in an honors class with the extra support that AVID provides.
What is WICR?
WICR stands for Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Reading
What are the AVID expectations?
AVID Expectations...
- Every AVID student must take at least one advanced/honors class.
- Every AVID student must have a 3 ring binder that includes (1) pencil pouch, (2) a planner, and (3) dividers for each class. There is a huge focus on organization, which will result in weekly binder checks.
- AVID students must take Cornell Notes daily.
- AVID students must participate in tutorial weekly. AVID tutors are trained and paid to help students problem solve, think critically, and offer academic support.
- AVID students will further develop their test-taking skills.
- AVID students will use writing, inquiry, collaboration, and reading as tools for comprehensive learning.
- AVID students must be committed and individually determined to achieve higher grades.
AVID Expectations...
- Every AVID student must take at least one advanced/honors class.
- Every AVID student must have a 3 ring binder that includes (1) pencil pouch, (2) a planner, and (3) dividers for each class. There is a huge focus on organization, which will result in weekly binder checks.
- AVID students must take Cornell Notes daily.
- AVID students must participate in tutorial weekly. AVID tutors are trained and paid to help students problem solve, think critically, and offer academic support.
- AVID students will further develop their test-taking skills.
- AVID students will use writing, inquiry, collaboration, and reading as tools for comprehensive learning.
- AVID students must be committed and individually determined to achieve higher grades.
The Ideal AVID Student Is…
· Someone who may (or may not) be underrepresented in four year colleges and universities.
· In the academic middle.
· NOT someone who generally struggles behaviorally.
· Someone who exhibits or has the potential to exhibit individual determination.
· Someone whose lack of organization prevents him/her from succeeding.
· Someone who can function in an honors class with extra support.
· Someone who is hard working and collaborative in nature.
· Someone who is college bound!
The Ideal AVID Student Is NOT…
· Someone who consistently gets Ds/Fs.
· Someone who constantly struggles behaviorally.
· Someone who is unmotivated.
The Special Circumstance AVID Student Is…
· Someone who may perform high academically, but lacks organizational skills.
Someone who may perform high academically, but lacks self-esteem.
How can someone join AVID?
In order to enter the program, students must complete an application and be interviewed. Teachers and staff will also review data and teacher recommendations to ensure that students fit the AVID profile and can succeed in an honors class with the extra support that AVID provides.
What is WICR?
WICR stands for Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Reading
What are the AVID expectations?
AVID Expectations...
- Every AVID student must take at least one advanced/honors class.
- Every AVID student must have a 3 ring binder that includes (1) pencil pouch, (2) a planner, and (3) dividers for each class. There is a huge focus on organization, which will result in weekly binder checks.
- AVID students must take Cornell Notes daily.
- AVID students must participate in tutorial weekly. AVID tutors are trained and paid to help students problem solve, think critically, and offer academic support.
- AVID students will further develop their test-taking skills.
- AVID students will use writing, inquiry, collaboration, and reading as tools for comprehensive learning.
- AVID students must be committed and individually determined to achieve higher grades.
AVID Expectations...
- Every AVID student must take at least one advanced/honors class.
- Every AVID student must have a 3 ring binder that includes (1) pencil pouch, (2) a planner, and (3) dividers for each class. There is a huge focus on organization, which will result in weekly binder checks.
- AVID students must take Cornell Notes daily.
- AVID students must participate in tutorial weekly. AVID tutors are trained and paid to help students problem solve, think critically, and offer academic support.
- AVID students will further develop their test-taking skills.
- AVID students will use writing, inquiry, collaboration, and reading as tools for comprehensive learning.
- AVID students must be committed and individually determined to achieve higher grades.
