AVID AVID

ADVANCEMENT

VIA

INDIVIDUAL

DETERMINATION

[L. avidus]: eager for knowledge

“Why am I Here?”

AVID is an ‘invitation only’ program

Your 5th grade teacher recommended you: Work Ethic Academic Ability Behavior Internal Motivation

AVID Students …

• Are in the academic ‘middle’ – make A’s, B’s, C’s• Have the potential to be successful in advanced

coursework.• Are hard workers with a positive attitude.• Are willing to seek and accept assistance.• Are willing to devote extra time for academics.• Are planning to attend a college or university.• Strive to maintain and exhibit good character.

What is AVID?What is AVID?

AVID is a daily, academic Related Arts class based on

reading, writing, inquiry, organization, and collaboration.

daily – students cannot take Art, Band, Drama, Strings,

Gateway, or Technology.

academic – there is homework!

AVID consists of three components:

AVID Academic Curriculum

• Note Taking Skills• Study Skills• Test Taking Skills• Reflections/Summaries/Resolutions• Time Management• Goal-Setting• Learning Styles• Public Speaking• Higher Order Thinking

Tutorials

Motivation• Field Trips• Speakers• Community

Service• Team Building

The AVID Elective is NOT…

• an AT RISK program.• a Special Education program.• a Gifted and Talented program.• a study hall.• a ‘School Within a School’.• a ‘Silver Bullet’ quick fix.• for students who are only disorganized.• for all students.

Partners in Learning

Students

TeachersParents

AVID TEACHERS

• Safe, stimulating, challenging environment

• Academic support through study halls, tutorials, and collaborative learning

• Motivational support: field trips, guest speakers, college research, team building, and community service opportunities.

STUDENTS

• Follow the academic plan

• Maintain at least a ‘C’ average

• Maintain an AVID binder

• Fill out agenda daily

• Complete ALL homework and study nightly

• Three year commitment to AVID

PARENTS

• Provide a safe, nurturing home environment• Provide quiet study time at home• Review the binder and class notes• Reinforce AVID expectations• Stay informed about your child’s progress• Listen, offer encouragement, guidance, and

support• Attend parent meetings and conferences

Friday

AVID Curriculum Tutorial AVID Curriculum Tutorial

TuesdayMonday Wednesday Thursday

A SAMPLE WEEK IN THE AVID ELECTIVE

AVID Tutorials:• Collaborative Study Groups• Writing Groups• Socratic Seminars

AVID Curriculum includes:• Writing Curriculum• College and Careers• Strategies for Success

Team BuildingField TripsSpeakers

Community Service

Additional Info• Student Paperwork: Intent to Apply & Parent

Questionnaire due - Tuesday 4/16

• Student Interviews 5/13 – 5/20

• Notifications sent to schools by 5/30

• Contact Info:reneebrissey@anderson5.net AVID Elective/Coordinator

leighburton@anderson5.net Instructional Specialist