How to Succeed in AVID Top Ten Ways

Set goals Be driven by a compass, not a clock.

Think college. AVID is a college prep program. AVID students are college-bound.

Have a great binder. The AVID 3 ring binder goes everywhere with you! “One World, One Binder”

Organize. Work smarter, not harder. Write down ALL assignments in Agenda Check off completed

Please your teachers. SLANT Sit up front Lean forward Ask questions Nod your head Talk to the teacher

Take Cornell notes. The Cornell system is a complete learning system. Cornell notes work for YOU in every academic class.

Complete ALL homework Follow directions Try your best Write down ?s about Points of Confusion Turn in on time.

Ask questions. The 3-story Intellect: Application Processing Information

Use tutorials to learn. “None of us is as smart as all of us.” Learn how to learn.

Respect & Responsibility These are the foundation for success in school and life.

AVID believes that you . . . will be a success. improve your grades. go to college. gain confidence in yourself as a student.