What is AVID?

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What is AVID?

• AVID is an acronym for Advancement Via
  Individual Determination
• It is a program that has been used in middle and
  high schools across the nation, since 1980. It
  is a class that students can take, beginning in
  the 6th grade.
• However, the AVID strategies have begun to
  trickle down to the elementary schools and is
  being utilized here, at Stateside, for our 5th
  graders!

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What does AVID mean for my 5th grader?

• High Expectations!
• -organized
• -focused note-taking
• -independent worker/thinker
• -critical thinking
• -self-disciplined

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• Usage of the Planner!
• -goal-setting
• -planning ahead
• -prioritizing
• -communicating with parents
• -being responsible for assignments not
  dependent on parent/teacher

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• Usage of the Organizational Tool! (Binder)
• -organizing information
• -using neat handwriting
• -learning how to study
• -using notes as a resource/reference

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Usage of NOTES!

• 2-column notes
• 3-column notes
• STAR Strategy
• Set up the paper
• Take notes
• After Class (reread, rewrite, layer)
• Review

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How can I support my student with AVID?

• -SIGN PLANNERS and CHOICES CHART NIGHTLY!
• -Review homework assignments, upon completion.
• -Provide a good study area.
• -Talk with your child about upcoming projects
  and/or tests.
• -Help your student study from their notes.
• -Ask them to rewrite their notes and/or
  assignments, if they are illegible!
• -Read all letters and communication from the
  teacher and the school.

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Order of the Organizational Tool

• From Top to Bottom (As its opened)
• Pencil Pouch
• 1 Red Pen
• 1 Blue/Black Pen
• 1 Highlighter
• Pencils
• Agenda
• Calendar (In a sheet protector)
• Choices Chart (In a sheet protector)
• Language Arts Tab
• Math Tab
• Science Tab
• Social Studies Tab
• Autonomous A-Day Tab