AVID

Applications for the 26-27 Elective are now being accepted (CLICK HERE!)!

For more information, come to the informational Zoom meeting from 7-7:30 pm on Wed. March 25th.

What AVID is:

Que es AVID:

AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a nonprofit organization who's mission is to close the opportunity gap by providing schools with tools to help shift to a more equitable, student-centered approach so students can be prepared for their post high school life.

AVID teaches students organization skills, helps students develop their reading, writing, and inquiry skills as well as, builds students capacity for collaborative learning and more rigorous academic courses.

AVID IS:

Research based, with proven results of student achievement
A direct support structure for first-generation college goers
A catalyst for systemic reform and change

Questions Answered About AVID (US News)

AVID, Avance Vía Determinación Individual, es una organización sin fines de lucro cuya misión es cerrar la brecha de oportunidades proporcionando a las escuelas herramientas para ayudar a cambiar a un enfoque más equitativo y centrado en el estudiante para que los estudiantes puedan estar preparados para su vida después de la escuela secundaria.

AVID les enseña a los estudiantes destrezas de organización, ayuda a los estudiantes a desarrollar sus destrezas de lectura, escritura e indagación, y también desarrolla la capacidad de los estudiantes para el aprendizaje colaborativo y cursos académicos más rigurosos.

AVID ES:

Basado en investigaciones, con resultados comprobados del rendimiento estudiantil
Una estructura de apoyo directo para los estudiantes universitarios de primera generación
Un catalizador para la reforma y el cambio sistémicos

AVID at Kenmore:

Here at Kenmore, teachers from all content areas are trained in AVID strategies which provides a school-wide AVID experience.

We offer the yearlong AVID elective to 7th and 8th-grade students.

AVID School-Wide:

Provide students with consistent expectations and language across KMS
Teach WICOR strategies* - an instructional model that guides students towards deeper comprehension.
Provide KMS students with more opportunities for success toward their post-high school goals

AVID Elective:

Teach skills and behaviors for academic and social success
Provide intensive support with tutorials and strong student/teacher relationships
Create a positive peer group for students
Develop a sense of hope for personal achievement gained through hard work and determination

Students in the AVID Elective Learn:

Writing skills
Inquiry processes
Collaboration techniques
Organization tools
Critical reading skills

*WICOR Strategies

Writing

Inquiry

Collaboration

Organization

Reading

Nos centramos en:

Escritura

Pensamiento crítico

Colaboración

Organización

Lectura

The AVID Elective: La Electiva de AVID

The AVID elective might be right for you if:

You are determined and have a desire to learn
You work hard, but your grades don't reflect your effort
You're getting A's or B's in class, but are still scoring low on the SBA
You have needs that would be best supported by AVID - language, financial, first time college goer, home support
You have special circumstances that are impacting your chances of success and you need help getting back on track

La electiva de AVID puede ser adecuada para usted si:

Tienes determinación y ganas de aprender
Trabajas duro, pero tus calificaciones no reflejan tu esfuerzo.
Obtienes A o B en clase, pero aún obtienes un puntaje bajo en la SBA
Tiene necesidades que podrían ser mejor apoyadas por AVID: idioma, finanzas, estudiante universitario por primera vez, apoyo en el hogar
Tiene circunstancias especiales que están afectando sus posibilidades de éxito y necesita ayuda para volver a encarrilarse

AVID Elective Application / Solicitud Electiva de AVID

AVID Elective Application [English]

26-27 Application

Applications for the 2026-2027 school year are due no later than 4/3/26. Please reach out to Ms. Colkitt with any questions (mcolkitt@nsd.org).

Solicitud Electiva de AVID [Español]

26-27 Solicitud

Las solicitudes para el año escolar 2026-2027 deben presentarse a más tardar el 3/4/25. Comuníquese con la Ms. Colkitt con cualquier pregunta (mcolkitt@nsd.org).

The Kenmore Middle School AVID Team

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