AVID Trisha Hamilton 8 th Katie Ehlers 7th

What is AVID? AVID is an academic, regularly scheduled elective class based on writing as a tool of learning, inquiry method, and collaborative grouping. The three main components of the program are: academic instruction, tutorial support, and motivational activities.

Friday Tutorials AVID Curriculum Binder Evaluation Field Trips Media Center Speakers Motivational Activities Tuesday Monday Wednesday Thursday A SAMPLE WEEK IN THE AVID ELECTIVE Daily or Block * Schedule AVID Tutorials: Collaborative Study Groups Writing Groups Socratic Seminars AVID Curriculum includes: Writing Curriculum College and Careers Strategies for Success Tutorials AVID curriculum

1/3/ Grading Summative Assessments – 50% Binder Checks Tests/Projects/Essays/Cornell notes Formative Assessments – 25% Daily Work Warm-ups/SSR/Journal Responses Summative Link – 25% Tutorials

How does the AVID program contribute to the success of the students Teaches study and organizational skills Uses English as a writing tool for learning Strengthens their writing skills Gives tutorial help through college tutors Teaches students to work collaboratively to be successful in the most rigorous courses Takes students to visit colleges and universities Assists students with the application process for four year colleges and universities Helps students explore careers through guest speakers

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1/3/ What if my child needs help? TUTORING SCHEDULE Thursday morning 8:00-8:25AM Thursday afternoon 3:55-4:25PM

1/3/ What can my child do in tutoring? Get help with concepts/ assignments Correct tests Complete make-up work

1/3/ Dates to Remember September 10 th – End of Three Week grading Period September 13 th – Binders Graded in RELA September 15 th – Progress Reports issued to all students during study hall