AVID 7 at East
Mr. Alves-Fortes
donny.alvesfortes@boiseschools.org
AVID 7 at Les Bois
Ms. Burns
hanna.burns@boiseschools.org
Mr. Alves-Fortes
Ms. Burns
AVID 7 is the foundation builder of the AVID Elective.
All core aspects of AVID up to AVID 12 start in AVID 7. That means we focus a significant part of the start of AVID 7 learning how to do these skills well.
They include many of the "soft skills" that can help support the AVID student within their core classes. It will also set them up for success as they continue to enroll in rigorous classes including options like our AP Human Geography class at Les Bois and East.
Building the AVID habits of
AVID Binder organization the "AVID way"
Tutorials
Focused Note-taking
Focused note-taking and active review to prepare for tests and quizzes and increase knowledge depth
Encouraging school involvement
Building camaraderie among the students.
Introductions to Costa’s levels of thinking
Exposure to other post-secondary school options/Career Unit.
Complete a Resume
Exposure to college options through “Exploring College Options” Research Unit.
Write a letter to a college
Create a college Pennant.
Expository Essay about College Research.
Create a college poster, give presentations about college research.
Introduction to Public Speaking/Give an impromptu Speech.
AVID 7 Field Trips
Les Bois AVID 7
East AVID 7