Background:
What does AVID stand for:
Advancement Via Individual Determination
In an effort to pursue our goal
of excellence in junior high and high school and to work towards acceptance
into the college or university of one's choice, AVID students will research
study skills that, when used, will help students be successful in school and
in life. As Mrs. Schottleander, our AVID Coordinator at Liberty Junior High
says, "AVID students are easily identifiable. They should have their
AVID binders
with them DAILY! They will be role
models during class. They will use
WICR strategies
in their lessons. (This includes taking
Cornell Notes regularly, completing
learning logs, and
demonstrating higher level thinking activities such as
Socratic Seminars.)
They will attend tutoring sessions.
They will also be involved in
extra-curricular activities.
Finally,they will complete community
service hours through a variety of
activities, including mentoring our Forestridge book buddies and helping
around the school and classroom.
Remember the importance of
success now. This will lead to continued success in high school,
college, and careers. Success can be obtained by using the strategies we
will study in this unit.
