AVID is an elective course that is designed to provide meaningful and motivational learning by teaching each student individual skills that will put them on track for higher level classes at the high school. Students will learn organizational and study skills, work on critical thinking, learn to ask probing questions, get academic help from peers and college tutors, and participate in enrichment and motivational activities which will make academic success and college seem attainable.
The AVID class focuses on using and strengthening the following skills to help students meet academic success:
Writing
Inquiry
Collaboration
Organization
Reading
The goals of AVID include:
Building connections and preparation for the rest of middle school and high school.
Reviewing and refining skills: WICOR.
Develop from active learners to leaders.
Building upon individual motivation to meet academic success.
Broadening experiences analyzing text by utilizing appropriate reading strategies.
Being actively involved in goal setting and the educational journey.
Skills we will work on in AVID:
Organizational Skills
Effective Note Taking
Problem Solving Skills
Responsibility and Accountability
Critical Thinking Skills
Effective Questioning