1. Baines Middle School Dr. Jennifer Roberts, Principal
AVID
Baines Middle School
Dr. Jennifer Roberts, Principal

2. Mission Statement of AVID
The mission of AVID is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.

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

4. What does an AVID student look like?
AVID students are students in the middle, capable of completing a college preparatory path with support. These students often are not realizing their full potential academically. In the identification process a number of criteria are considered, including:
State Scores (STAAR)
Semester Average 2.5 – 3.5 GPA
Good Citizenship
Desire and Determination
Other Special Circumstances

5. AVID Activities
 Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Oraganization, Reading (WICOR) methodologies are the basis for curriculum instruction
 Students participate in field trips to colleges/universities
 College students act as role models and facilitate academic discussion in regularly scheduled tutorial groups
 Students develop academic and social skills for success in all subject areas
 Guest speakers motivate and provide college/professional career information
 AVID students participate in extracurricular and community events

6. The AVID Parent
AVID parents encourage their students to achieve academically while impressing the importance of becoming an advocate for themselves.

7. The AVID Curriculum
The AVID curriculum, based on rigorous standards, was developed by middle and senior high school teachers in collaboration with college professors.  It is driven by the WICOR method, which stands for writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization and reading. 

8. The AVID Tutor
Tutors are essential to the success of the AVID elective class, where they facilitate student access to rigorous curriculum. Tutors receive formal training and also serve as role models. AVID students who continue their education in college often return to the program as tutors.

9. The Application Process
Hard copy applications are available tonight.
Online applications are available at
Deadline to submit applications are Friday, February 19, 2019.
Applicants will have a brief interview starting February 20th.
Students that are accepted into AVID will be notified no later that March 25th.
Students will receive course selection forms to be completed with parents indicating intended courses for next school year.

10. Contact Information
Dr. Joey Washington
AVID Administrator
Mrs. Deannea Holman
AVID Coordinator/ Elective Teacher
Ms. Pamela Juniel
AVID Counselor/Site Team
Mrs. Maria Brockie
AVID Counselor/Site Team

11. Questions