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School Supplies 24_25.pdfAVID Historians are going to Boston!
AVID Historians are going to Boston!
The 24-25 trip is now open
The 24-25 trip is now open
This is an end-of-the-year highlight for all students where they create unforgettable memories. Don't forget to secure your spot.
This is an end-of-the-year highlight for all students where they create unforgettable memories. Don't forget to secure your spot.
* This trip will only be offered to 7th and 8th grade AVID students for the 24-25 school year. *
* This trip will only be offered to 7th and 8th grade AVID students for the 24-25 school year. *
Click here to begin your registration using Tour number 25AVIDBOS. Please email diane.honeycutt@kellerisd.net with any questions.
We all know the greatest way to learn is by experience. To help students prepare for their 8th grade year in U.S. History and make connections after learning historical content in the 8th grade students have the opportunity to make history come alive.
I'm very excited to offer this opportunity for AVID students to travel to D.C. and Maryland next year. Check out the information below for more details.
Click here to begin your registration using Tour number 24AVID. Please email diane.honeycutt@kellerisd.net with any questions.
*This trip will only be offered to 7th and 8th grade AVID students. *
avid historians bos sal ply registration form.docxRegistration Information
Registration Information
AVID 2025 Trip Itinerary.pdfItinerary
Itinerary
TripMate Plan Summary and Comparison (1).pdfOptional Trip Insurance
Optional Trip Insurance
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Course Information
Course Information
AVID = Advancement Via Individual Determination
AVID is an in-school academic support program for elementary through higher education that is designed to increase school-wide learning and performance.
AVID places students in challenging classes and offers a support system to ensure that students can be successful in those challenging classes.
The AVID class is a year-long academic elective class. Students are required to commit to the program for one full year and be enrolled in one rigorous core class.
The AVID Elective Class works on the following:
Organization of Agenda & Binder
Focused Note Taking & Processing
Goal Setting
Student-led AVID Tutorials during class time to support rigorous classwork
College Research & Field Trips
Speaking Skills
Leadership Skills
Teamwork & Communication
and so much MORE!
Course Requirements
Course Requirements
Positive attitude and willingness to work hard
At least one Accelerated/Honors/HS class
Must maintain at least a 70% in all classes every nine weeks
Must maintain good conduct
Required to have an agenda / planner
Required to have at least a 2” binder or folder system
AVID Tutorials
AVID Tutorials
AVID Tutorials are a collaborative environment in which students use the inquiry process and Socratic dialogue to address Points of Confusion from their content classes in order to come to a more complete understanding of what they are learning.
Students work in small groups to present their points of confusion (POC).
Tuesdays and Thursdays - Students are required to fill out a Tutorial Request form (TRF) to work on critical thinking and problem-solving
Students will present their TRF to their small groups. This is where they work on their communication and problem-solving skills.
Guest Speakers
Guest Speakers
Students also get to focus on their career interests by bringing in career-specific guest speakers.
If you would like to share your career passion with our students please complete the KISD volunteer application.
Kylee Kozloski
Tarleton State University
Dr. Guerrero
Hispanic Heritage Month
7th Grade College Visits
7th Grade College Visits
7th graders will travel to the University of North Texas and Tarrant County College.
7th graders will travel to the University of North Texas and Tarrant County College.
Tarrant County College - TCC NW
Tarrant County College - TCC NW
University of North Texas - UNT
University of North Texas - UNT
8th Grade College Visits
8th Grade College Visits
8th graders will travel to the University of Texas at Arlington and Tarleton State University.
8th graders will travel to the University of Texas at Arlington and Tarleton State University.
University of Texas at Arlington - UTA
University of Texas at Arlington - UTA
Tarleton State University - TSU
Tarleton State University - TSU
8th Grade Shadow Day
8th Grade Shadow Day
To prepare for their high school 4-year plan, 8th-grade students also get to travel to Timber Creek High School for Shadow Day. They will experience the following:
Speak with a high school counselor about schedule choices
Tour Timber Creek High School
Speak with an AP teacher about high school rigorous courses and expectations.
Senior Panel where they can ask all questions about their high school years.
Sit and experience a high school class
Meet their high school AVID Family and make connections
Listening to counselors talk about high school class choices.
Ready to be future Falcons
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