1. Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School Welcome To AVID!

2. AVID Presentation
While you listen to the AVID presentation, take notes on your handout. This way when you go home, you will remember to tell your peeps at home all of the awesome things you learn about AVID! Yippee for Cornell notes! 

3. Write your favorite quote on your worksheet
“AVID is not just a class, it’s an adventure.” - Cheyenne, Red AVID “Before AVID I was quite unorganized in my folders and my binder was always a mess, but now it’s way improved.” – Jordan, Gray AVID “AVID is a great program to give you an insight on college.” – Michael, Tundra AVID “AVID changed the way I look at school, college, and my education.” – Breeann, Gray AVID “AVID can help you get ready for college, improve your grades with note-taking strategies, and help you choose the right path.” – Ian, Red AVID “AVID has helped me become a more successful student by getting me organized.” – Asar, Tundra AVID “AVID has benefitted me by helping me learn how to take notes that actually help me in class” – Anjelica, Gray AVID “AVID can open the door to the beginning of your college journey.” – Krisma, Tundra AVID “AVID can not only bring you closer with your classmates, but it can help you reach your goals.” – Jazlei, Red AVID
Write your favorite quote on your worksheet

4. What is AVID?
AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination and is an elective class that prepares students with academic potential, for success in advanced classes and in college. At EPMS, AVID is offered as your Elective for the FULL YEAR. I promise it will NOT be your average Elective 

5. Student Expectations Maintain at least a 2.5 G.P.A. each term
Show great citizenship and attendance
Be a well-rounded student
Maintain an organized binder
Take notes every day in every class
Participate in weekly tutorials within the AVID class
Take rigorous classes
Remain in the program for full year.

6. WICR (writing, inquiry, collaboration, reading)
Strategies for Success
Cornell notes
Levels of questioning
Test preparation (PSAT, CAHSEE, SAT, ACT)
College and Career Research
What Do You Want to Be?
What College is best for you!
How do you pay for it?
Team Building Activities
Family Nights/Fieldtrips

7. AVID Students Mckenna, Tundra AVID Aimee, Red AVID Peja, Red AVID
Jacinta, Gray AVID
Keyara, Red AVID
Madison, Gray AVID
Jayla, Red AVID

8. Testimonials
They are amazing, right?! After listening to our AVID students speak, briefly summarize their thoughts and feelings about the AVID program on your worksheet.

9. What to do next…
The deadline for applying to the EPMS AVID program is on Friday, February 12th. Turn in to the office or turn in directly to me in room MH 4.
If you have questions about the AVID program, you can contact Ms. Foltz via through schoolloop or swing by my room.