The AVID Binder Organisation is one of the most important parts of the AVID program. Management of time and energy and learning to set priorities can make the difference between success and failure at school, in further education and in the workplace. Students must learn to plan effectively for academic assignments, organising information and ideas for assessments and projects. Consistent with its focus on promoting “individual determination,” AVID provides support for the organization of materials, assignments, assessments, handouts and notes. The AVID Binder is the central strategy in supporting students to develop this hugely important skill.

Having an organised AVID Binder helps students to quickly and easily; Find their assignments, homework, and their needed supplies; Make sure they are well prepared for all of their classes; and Ensure that all important assignments and homework do not get lost or damaged. Why is it important? The college provides all students with their initial AVID Binder

Timetable taped to inside cover of Binder Inside Cover

10 File Dividers Plastic Sleeves and Dividers 2 Plastic Sleeves Label ‘Needs Immediate Attention’ Label ‘File at Home’

2Pens 2 Sharpened Pencils 2 Highlighters 1Eraser 1Ruler 1Scientific Calculator 1 USB Flash Drive Zipper Pouch

Students will use an electronic planner/diary on their personal device through Connect Outlook

100 Sheets of Loose Leafed Lined Paper Tabbed dividers pages with the names of each course Getting Set Up Science AVID Maths Health HASS English

Course Outline for each course (right after the divider page Getting Set Up Science Maths Health HASS

Worksheets and Handouts filed in appropriate section of AVID Binder Getting Set Up Science Maths Health HASS

Interactive Notebook for each course Getting Set Up Science Maths Health HASS

File away marked quizzes, assignments and tests at home into the clearly labelled Binder set up for each course File notes which have been used for a test File notes at the end of a section or unit of work Filing at Home Maths English HASS Health Science Arts AVID