Announcements
None at this time
What is AVID?
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is an elective program that helps students achieve the necessary requirements and skills to be eligible for university acceptance. AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.*
AVID’s founder, Mary Catherine Swanson, believed that if students were willing to work hard, she could teach them the skills needed to successfully complete the rigorous courses that would prepare them for four-year universities. She required students to take ownership of their own learning and futures, hence the acronym Advancement Via Individual Determination.*
AVID Secondary starts with an elective class for one period a day, where students learn organizational and study skills, work on critical thinking and asking probing questions, get academic help from peers and college tutors, and participate in enrichment and motivational activities that make college seem attainable.*
The AVID curriculum, based on rigorous standards, was developed by middle and high school teachers in collaboration with college professors. It is based on best teaching practices in writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading, and it is supported by state and national content standards. AVID curriculum is used in the AVID Elective and content-area classes in AVID schools to guide teachers and students, while planning strategies for success, by focusing on time management and study skills.*
AVID’s founder, Mary Catherine Swanson, believed that if students were willing to work hard, she could teach them the skills needed to successfully complete the rigorous courses that would prepare them for four-year universities. She required students to take ownership of their own learning and futures, hence the acronym Advancement Via Individual Determination.*
AVID Secondary starts with an elective class for one period a day, where students learn organizational and study skills, work on critical thinking and asking probing questions, get academic help from peers and college tutors, and participate in enrichment and motivational activities that make college seem attainable.*
The AVID curriculum, based on rigorous standards, was developed by middle and high school teachers in collaboration with college professors. It is based on best teaching practices in writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading, and it is supported by state and national content standards. AVID curriculum is used in the AVID Elective and content-area classes in AVID schools to guide teachers and students, while planning strategies for success, by focusing on time management and study skills.*
Main AVID Components
Tutorials
AVID tutorials and AVID tutors play a vital role in the AVID Elective class, while also benefiting other content area classes in a school. Using their knowledge and experience, AVID trained tutors facilitate learning in study groups by subject that leads to increased student participation and success. Tutors are typically college students, often AVID Alumni that create an environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and deepen their understanding of content and concepts in a collaborative, supportive setting. Tutors are essential to the success of AVID, acting as a resource and role model for AVID students both academically and socially.*
Students will be graded on each tutorial session. Tutorial sessions take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays unless noted otherwise in the Lesson for the week. Students earn points for their questions, participation, and reflection during the tutorial process. Since tutorials are a collaborative effort, students must be present and participate to receive credit.
Binders
Binders will be checked and graded in the AVID class weekly. Binders will be graded for organization, Cornell notes, materials & supplies, a completed daily planner, and daily “to do” lists. If you are absent for Binder Check you may request a Binder Check on the day you return. Additional binder checks may randomly occur throughout the year so binders must be organized at all times.
Cornell Notes
The CORNELL WAY is a structured note-taking process with four distinct phases: note-taking, note-making, note-interacting, and note-reflecting.By taking Cornell Notes, students are learning a college readiness skill that will support them in processing and retaining important content material.
Agenda/Planner
Students will be required to keep a daily planner. Planners will be graded weekly. Mrs. Ruiz will provide a planner if students do not already have one. The purpose of the planner is to keep students organized and on track.
AVID tutorials and AVID tutors play a vital role in the AVID Elective class, while also benefiting other content area classes in a school. Using their knowledge and experience, AVID trained tutors facilitate learning in study groups by subject that leads to increased student participation and success. Tutors are typically college students, often AVID Alumni that create an environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and deepen their understanding of content and concepts in a collaborative, supportive setting. Tutors are essential to the success of AVID, acting as a resource and role model for AVID students both academically and socially.*
Students will be graded on each tutorial session. Tutorial sessions take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays unless noted otherwise in the Lesson for the week. Students earn points for their questions, participation, and reflection during the tutorial process. Since tutorials are a collaborative effort, students must be present and participate to receive credit.
Binders
Binders will be checked and graded in the AVID class weekly. Binders will be graded for organization, Cornell notes, materials & supplies, a completed daily planner, and daily “to do” lists. If you are absent for Binder Check you may request a Binder Check on the day you return. Additional binder checks may randomly occur throughout the year so binders must be organized at all times.
Cornell Notes
The CORNELL WAY is a structured note-taking process with four distinct phases: note-taking, note-making, note-interacting, and note-reflecting.By taking Cornell Notes, students are learning a college readiness skill that will support them in processing and retaining important content material.
Agenda/Planner
Students will be required to keep a daily planner. Planners will be graded weekly. Mrs. Ruiz will provide a planner if students do not already have one. The purpose of the planner is to keep students organized and on track.