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WICOR

In AVID, everything we do is built around five core skills—WICOR: Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading.

Basically, these are the skills that help you actually succeed in school (and beyond), not just get by. You’ll learn how to think deeper, ask better questions, stay organized, and communicate your ideas clearly.

We practice these skills in different ways so you’re not just memorizing—you’re learning how to think, how to express your ideas, and how to handle real academic challenges with confidence.

Writing

Writing is one of the main ways you show what you know—and how you make your voice heard.

In AVID, writing isn’t just about getting a grade. It’s a tool to help you think deeper, organize your ideas, and communicate clearly. You’ll use writing to figure things out, not just turn things in.

We practice in different ways—quick writes, reflections, formal essays, and peer editing—so you can grow your skills and build confidence over time.

In 10th grade AVID, there’s a strong focus on academic writing, helping you get ready for college-level expectations and real-world communication.

Inquiry

Inquiry is the ability to ask questions that not only explore the information your are curious about, but also deepen your understanding of the topic. AVID students spend a lot of time practicing how to use the questions that we ask everyday to push our critical thinking and analysis. AVID students use Costa's Levels of Questioning as a guide for asking higher-level questions as well as philosophical and socratic strategies combined with reading for understanding at an advanced level.

Collaboration

Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do in AVID. The AVID elective is designed to be more than just another class. It's a supportive community where we aren't just learning alongside each other, but supporting, encouraging, and standing by each other. AVID students work on collaborative projects, compete in team-building challenges, and participate in regular AVID tutorials.

Organization

From keeping track of handouts, to time management, organization can be one of the most challenging parts of the high school experience.

In AVID, we support students in learning organizational skills that will help them to be successful in high school, college, and professionally.

AVID students are required to maintain a organization system, which is checked on a regular basis. AVID students are also expected to maintain a planner, and keep track of their grades. The goal of building organizational skills is to empower students to be independent and responsible for their own learning and progress.

Reading

Reading is an essential skill for high school and college, as well as being necessary to be engaged and critical participants in a democratic society. AVID students learn and practice a variety of strategies for purpose-driven, close readings of primarily informational texts. We emphasize approaches that encourage students to interact with the text in a way that deepens their understanding and drives their critical thinking.

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