AVID

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AVID

• Advancement Via Individual Determination

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What AVID is?

• AVID is a program for the middle to upper
  middle academic students. These students have
  the potential for honors and AP work in high
  school, but need academic or other support paired
  with this rigorous curriculum. AVID is a program
  to help students achieve their goal of acceptance
  into a four year university.

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What AVID is?

• AVID combines rigor with support that includes
  the students own individual determination and
  the support of teachers, other AVID students and
  their families, the AVID teacher, and tutors.
• Students must maintain a 2.0 or higher GPA
  throughout the school year.

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What AVID is Not?

• AVID is not an at risk program. It is a program
  designated to support students, who may not
  otherwise attend a four year university, to
  attend and to graduate from a four-year school.
• AVID is not for students who dont do any of
  their homework.
• AVID is not a study hall.

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What AVID is Not?

• AVID is not for the consistently D or F
  student.
• AVID is not a program for unmotivated students.
  They must have Individual Determination.
• AVID is not a magical cure! It is a tool to help
  students succeed!

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Who is an AVID Student?

• Students who currently have a 2.0 to 3.5 G.P.A.
  and average to high CST (California Standards
  Test) scores.
• Students with high academic potential.
• Student who received a recommendation from one of
  their 7th grade teachers.

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AVID Grade

• 20 - Cornell Notes (two per week)
• 20 - Binder and Grade Checks (every other
  week)
• 20 - Participation in AVID curriculum Writing
  Assignments, Socratic Seminars, Group Activities
  and Projects, Fun Friday Planning, etc.
• 20 Tutorials
• 20 - Reading Goal (10 points)
• AVID does not have homework. Other than
  reading, AVID work should be done during the
  class day.

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Typical AVID Week!

• Monday Silent Reading
• Tuesday AVID Curriculum
• Wednesday Tutorial
• Thursday Socratic Seminars
• Friday Fun Friday Activity

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AVID Contract

• Students can be removed from AVID for any of the
  following reasons
• Low/Failing Grades and/or Lack of Effort
• Behavior
• Failure to participate in AVID