AVID

AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. It is a national program whose purpose is to provide support for students that are typically underserved in university settings. The program began in California as a college-prep course. Since its beginning just over 25 years ago, the program has grown to include middle schools. The purpose of the middle school program is to provide extra support for those students who can succeed in honors or advanced courses with a little extra help.

One of the foundational goals of the class is to help students learn to be organized and to increase their study and note taking skills. In AVID, all students use one 2 to 3 inch binder. In using just one binder, all of the necessary materials are found in one place. The binder is graded weekly to ensure that it is being kept organized and up to date.

A typical week in an AVID classroom is as follows. Mondays and Wednesdays are curriculum days. During this time, the class focuses on writing, critical thinking and discussion strategies. Tuesdays and Thursdays are tutorial days. On these days, college tutors come in to the classroom and help students to answer any questions they may have about their classes. The focus during tutorials is inquiry, meaning that students are urged to use their prior knowledge to determine the answer to their questions, instead of being given the answer. Finally, there are celebration Fridays. These are designated binder check days as well as a time for team building and encouragement. The class discusses their weekly successes as well as any negatives that might have occurred and how they can be corrected.

If you would like more information regarding the AVID program, please visit the national website at www.AVIDonline.org or Miss Cosgrove, our AVID teacher.

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