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

6. Organize.
Work smarter, not harder.
Write down ALL assignments

7. Two hours of homework
This is a minimum requirement.

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

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

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

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.