Course Description

What to look forward to in 7th grade AVID:

Seventh grade is a transitional year for middle school students. Seventh grade AVID gives students the skills they need to do well in their rigorous eighth grade and high school courses. Students learn organization and time management skills through the use of organization checks, daily to-do lists that are checked off by the end of each day, and weekly grade checks. Students’ reading and writing skills are expanded as they learn more about academic vocabulary, summary writing, prompt writing, marking the text, and revision techniques. Students become more confident in their speaking skills as well as their ability to collaborate with peers as they work with highly trained college tutors and engage in academic tutorials. Throughout the year, students create their “AVID Family” as they engage in team building activities that build on and strengthen relationships. Students strengthen their leadership skills and ability to work with others on a team building field trip. Finally, to get students excited about their future as a college student, the class goes on at least one college field trip! 

What to look forward to in 8th grade AVID:

Eighth grade is a big year for many students. It is the last year of middle school and the last year before high school. The main focus of eighth grade AVID is to give students the skills and knowledge needed to confidently enter high school. Eighth grade AVID expands on all the writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading skills taught in seventh grade AVID. Along with this, the eighth grade elective class teaches students about the A-G requirements which are the requirements needed to get into a 4-year university. After reviewing the college requirements, students meet one on one with the elective teacher to create their 4-year plan, outlining which classes they intend to take in high school each year. Students learn about the two college entrance exams, the ACT and SAT. Students participate in a “Shadow Day” field trip as they go to class with a junior or senior AVID student to get excited about their future as a high school student! Like the seventh grade AVID students, the eighth graders will attend a college field trip to get them motivated about their future! Students form a tight bond with their AVID peers and continue these positive relationships throughout high school.