What the students have to say about AVID

What the students have to say about AVID! PHUHS AVID Class of 2011 - 2012

What does AVID mean to you? “The dictionary definition of avid is showing great enthusiasm for, or interest in. And this is exactly what AVID is, it’s a group of students that are interested in getting into a great college by starting now in high school. ” 9 th grader PHUHS “It is a class for people who can go farther than what others can. They are people who have a goal, and motivation to get where they want to go. ” 10 th grader PHUHS “In my opinion AVID is a good system and anyone who doesn’t take advantage of it is not very smart. ” 10 th grader PHUHS

What does AVID mean to you? “AVID…. . ”It makes me feel so special to be in the AVID class, because not everyone can be in it. ” 9 th grader PHUHS “AVID to me it isn’t just a class, it’s a privilege. ” 10 th grader PHUHS “When I first joined the class I honestly had no idea what it was, or what we were going to do. AVID has taught me many things. I have been able to keep up my grades and maintain a 3. 0 or higher. ” 10 th grader PHUHS

What does AVID mean to you? “I think it’s an amazing opportunity to be in AVID and I’m really thankful for it. ” 10 th grader PHUHS “Ever since I have been in AVID I have been more aware of my grades, and the strategies I have been using in school. ” 10 th grader PHUHS “To me AVID means getting good grades and taking honor level classes. AVID is helping me become prepared for college, and how to apply for them. ” 10 th grade PHUHS

What does AVID mean to you? “AVID has taught me me self-determination, teamwork, and most importantly, responsibility as a young adult in a very large world. ” 10 th grader PHUHS “I didn’t really care about college, because I didn’t see a need for it. But when I got invited to the AVID program, it really opened my eyes to a life I could have if I do well in school. ” 10 th grader PHUHS “I feel like we are a family because we will be together until we graduate. ” 10 th grader PHUHS

What does AVID mean to you? “AVID is special because it makes me want to work harder and do better in school. ” 10 th grader PHUHS “AVID is my favorite class. It is the class I look forward to. ” 9 th grader PHUHS “AVID is more than a class to me. It’s a way to my future, my way to a better education. ” 9 th grader PHUHS AVID is the 1 st step toward my goals. Even though I have a looooong way to go. I’m on the right path. ” 10 th grader PUHS.

What does AVID mean to you? “All of my classes have been affected by AVID and I am glad they are. ” 10 th grader PHUHS “I am very grateful for this class and hope to learn everything it has to offer. ” 10 th grader PHUHS “Without AVID I would probably not be getting as good of grades as I am now. ” 10 th grade PHUHS “I’ve learned more about improving my grades in this one class then I ever have. ” 10 th grader PHUHS

What does AVID mean to you? “Being in AVID makes me feel like a successful student who will succeed in their future. ” 9 th grader PHUHS “Without AVID I wouldn’t care as much about school like I did last year. I like school more now. ” 10 th grader PHUHS “I love everything about AVID!” 10 th grader PHUHS “I’ve learned personal lessons too, like let go of drama and focus on my future. This class helped be make the biggest decision of my life – Early College!” 10 th grader PHUHS

What does AVID mean to you? “Before AVID, I was very unorganized and didn’t know how to be prepared. I never knew anything about how important grades and GPA are towards my future. ” 10 th grader PHUHS “It makes me feel supported and my classmates are like my family. ” 10 th grader PHUHS “AVID is a class that will help me achieve my goals and dreams. ” 10 th grader PHUHS

WICR: Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, and Reading “WICR and AVID have been 2 of the most important resources that I use in school. ” 10 th grader PHUHS “WICR has helped me to achieve great things. One of these is my notes!” 10 th grader PHUHS Writing “WICR can be very helpful in all of your classes, because at some point you’re going to have to write something for a class…even math. ” 10 th grader PHUHS

Impact on other classes “I have become more engaged in class discussions and even simply answering questions. ” 10 th grader PHUHS “Before AVID I was embarrassed and ashamed if I didn’t understand something, but this year I have learned that I can talk to teachers. Now that I have a closer relationship with my teachers I understand the material better. ” 10 th grader PHUHS “AVID is the most important class I have. It’s the only class that helps me in all of my other subjects. ” 10 th grader PHUHS

Impact on other classes “AVID really put me on the right track to pay attention to my grades and not mess up my beginning years in high school. They count the most after all!” 9 th grader PHUHS “The practicing before the PSAT was very helpful to me. ” 9 th grader PHUHS “I have become more organized by my gigantic binder; even though it’s a pain. . . , it’s useful because I have all my school work. ” 10 th grader PHUHS

Impact on other classes “I’ve learned how to talk to teachers and that is important because I have an IEP. ” 10 th grader PHUHS “In AVID I have learned to ‘think like a teacher’. When I get ready for a test I write level 2 and 3 questions to study. ” 10 th grader PHUHS “I have learned to use my time wisely and to take advantage of my day, and to have more fun. ” 10 th grader PHUHS “AVID has taught me time management. I play two sports, so I really need to have a good grasp on my time. ” 10 th grader PHUHS