What is the AVID Binder?

The AVID Binder is a system for keeping essential school materials and class assignments organized into one binder. A proper AVID Binder contains all the materials in the “Required Items” section of the AVID Binder Checklist in the order outlined in How to Organize Your AVID Binder.

AVID binder checks weekly. Teachers leading the weekly AVID Binder checks will be looking for “Required Items” and overall organization.

How can I support my child at home?

Regularly check your child’s backpack and AVID Binder. All papers should be placed in binder rings in the proper class section. Remove unnecessary papers. Ensure all required materials are present.

Required Contents:

□ Good quality 3-ring, 2” binder with pocket inserts

□ 5-6 tab subject dividers to separate classes, including AVID Elective

□ Zipper pouch to store supplies

□ 2 or more pens (red and black or blue)

□ 2 or more pencils

□ College Notebook Paper

□ Agenda/daily planner/calendar (in or outside of binder)

Suggested Contents:

□ 1 or more colored highlighter pens

□ Notebook

□ Color pencils

□ Manual pencil sharpener with shavings receptacle

How to Organize Your Binder (In Order)

□ 1^st Zipper pouch with supplies

□ 2^nd Agenda/daily planner/calendar

□ 3^rd Divider for each class- place notebook paper behind each divider for each class section

□ 4^th No papers in the binder pockets

Binder Grading Rubric

Agenda/Daily Planner/Calendar ____/30

Focused Notes labeled with Dates ____/45

Organized (no loose papers,

Information in each section) ____/20

Supplies (zipper pouch/writing

Instruments) ____/5

Total ______/100

To Create Your E binder

1. Click on the link here: https://bit.ly/myebinder

2. Make a copy of the page at the top right of the page. Click on the three vertical dots and click “duplicate page.”

3. Rename the page your name and save to your drive