HPMS AVID


What is AVID?


AVID is a program that is designed to increase schoolwide learning and performance. The mission of AVID is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.

What AVID Does

  • Teaches skills and behaviors for academic success

  • Provides intensive support with tutorials and strong student/teacher relationships

  • Creates a positive peer group for students

  • Develops a sense of hope for personal achievement gained through hard work and determination

Who is an AVID Student?

  • 2.0 and 3.5 GPA

  • Average to high test scores

  • Appropriate classroom behavior

  • Good attendance

  • Good work habits

  • The parents and the student have the motivation and desire to prepare for entrance to a four-year college or university

  • Are willing to commit themselves to studying and homework each night

Focused Note-Taking Hypderdoc


Focused Note Taking: The Five Steps

It's about note making, not note taking!


  1. Take Notes

  2. Process Notes

  3. Connecting Thinking

  4. Summarizing and Reflecting on Learning

  5. Applying Learning

AVID Core Strategies

MyAVID.org

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For more information contact Rene Christensen, AVID District Director, at rchristensen@pleasantonusd.net