1. How to Succeed in AVID
Top Ten Ways

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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