AVID Elective Program At Pine Ridge High School

AVID Elective Program At Pine Ridge High School

AVID Advancement Via Individual Determination A college readiness class at middle school and high school levels to support students in entering and being successful in a four-year college.

What AVID Is. . . and Is NOT AVID is… ● For the “middle to upper ” academic students ● A class that combines rigor with support that builds on the student’s individual determination ● Students in AVID must maintain a “C” or better in all classes. AVID is NOT… ● ● an “at-risk” class for students who fail to complete any of their homework for students who consistently receive lots of D’s and F’s for unmotivated students

What Is AVID? ● A Year-Long elective class that focuses on academic skills and strategies for success in middle school, high school, and college. ● Develop and practice skills that make you a better student, and make class work easier, better, and more successful. ● Support from teachers, college mentors, and classmates to make learning better and have success in classes.

The theme of AVID is getting ready for college and your future career!

What Do We Do In AVID Class? ● Learn and Practice Academic Skills essential to school and college success ● “Tutorial” Study Groups weekly ● Group Games, Team building, and Challenges ● Group Discussions and Learning Challenges ● Explore Careers and College Degrees ● Field Trips! ● Lots of support from teachers and college mentors ● Community Service

5 “BIG” Things AVID Teaches Around

AVID Planner

AVID Binders

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