The AVID elective is a supportive, college-going learning environment in which students strive and take academic risks, develop individual and team goals, and promote self advocacy. Along with AVID tutorials and team building activities, students engage in the following lessons:
Digital portfolios
Note-Taking Strategies, Tips, and Tricks
Self-Advocacy
Testing taking Tips
Critical Reading and Writing Strategies
Socratic Seminar - discussions in a circle setting
Philosophical Chairs - debates
GPA calculation and goal setting
Learning logs/reflective thinking
Public speaking
Guest speakers
College field trips in-person and virtual
Financial literacy
College project (7th grade)
Career inventory and project (8th grade)
A-G Requirements (8th grade)
4-year high school plan/schedules (8th grade)
SAT/ACT Prep
Many more!