AVID Baines Middle School Dr Jennifer Roberts Principal

AVID Baines Middle School Dr. Jennifer Roberts, Principal

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

The AVID 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.

The Application Process • Hard copy applications are available tonight. • Online applications are available at https: //www. fortbendisd. com/Page/79299 • Deadline to submit applications are Friday, February 19, 2019. • Applicants will have a brief interview starting February 20 th. • Students that are accepted into AVID will be notified no later that March 25 th. • Students will receive course selection forms to be completed with parents indicating intended courses for next school year.

Contact Information Mrs. Deannea Holman AVID Coordinator/ Elective Teacher Deannea. holman@fortbendisd. com 281 -327 -3187 Dr. Joey Washington AVID Administrator Joey. washington@fortbendisd. com 281 -634 -6878 Ms. Pamela Juniel AVID Counselor/Site Team Pamela. Juniel@fortbendisd. com 281 -634 -6886 Mrs. Maria Brockie AVID Counselor/Site Team Maria. Brockie@fortbendisd. com 281 -634 -6887

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