AVID: College and Career Readiness Program
What is AVID?
Background
Purpose and Goals
A
college
and
career readiness
program
A
direct support system
for
students who have a desire to
be academically
successful
.
Provides
tools
that will help
students
OWN
their learning.
What is AVID?
The AVID mission
AVID's mission is to close the achievement
gap by preparing all students for college
readiness and success in a global society.
A
dvancement
V
ia
I
ndividual
D
etermination
Has academic potential
Average to high test scores
2.0 – 3.5 GPA
C-/B average students
Middle of the road
College potential with
support
Desire and determination
Highly
Motivated
, just needs
tool
to
support
them academically
The AVID elective student profile
•
AVID students are enrolled in at
least
ONE
Pre-AP class, of
THEIR
choice.
•
Math, Science, History, ELA
•
Consider strengths when deciding
•
To
push
the student
•
To show them that they are
capable
Pre-AP Classes
What do we learn in the
AVID elective?
Curriculum
Structure of the class
•
Focused Note-Taking strategies
•
Collaboration and Communication skills
•
Problem Solving skills
•
Maximize critical thinking abilities/opportunities
•
Attain/improve organizational skills
•
Inquiry
•
Relational Capacity
•
Helps students develop confidence
•
Ownership of learning
The AVID Curriculum
Strategies for Success that Support Student
Determination:
•
Every AVID student keeps an AVID
binder
•
3 inch binder
•
Notebook paper
•
Tab dividers – one for every class
•
Pencil pouch complete with at least
two pencils, pens and highlighters all
year
•
Planner to write down assignments
•
Please see student examples
The AVID Binder
Examples of Student Binders
Planner
Use
Tabs for
each
class
3 inch Binder
A sample week in the
AVID
Elective
Sample Daily
Schedule
Curriculum:
Writing
College and Careers
Strategies for Success
Critical
Thinking and Inquiry
Tutorials:
Collaborative Study Groups
Writing Groups
Strategic process teaching kids
how to problem solve and
communicate
•
A quick fix and will not work without
student determination, initiative, effort,
and drive.
•
Mrs. Sanders and Mrs. Cheek are here to
teach, model, and facilitate proven,
effective strategies to help you succeed.
•
AVID does not guarantee you will become
a straight A student, your level of effort will
determine that.
What AVID is not…
•
Taking AVID will instill the
necessary skills to be successful at
any type of college.
•
Success looks different for each
student.
•
It takes drive and determination
to achieve student success.
Benefits of AVID
AVID at FCMS
How has AVID helped your student?
Parent Testimony
Avid has helped my
student to be more
organized.
He’s more mature and he
can handle his priorities.
My Student has
enjoyed the class.
AVID has been a great experience for
my son, teaching him better study
and homework habits and holding
him accountable for writing
assignments down in his agenda.
His grades are up, his confidence is boosted…
AVID is helping him develop
the skills and habits he
needs to be a successful
student.
How has AVID helped you?
Student Testimony
It has helped keep
me organized. My
binder doesn’t look
like it exploded.
I actually use my planner.
I like AVID and can’t
wait to take it again
next year.
I like tutorial days! Getting help from
peers is the best!
It helped teach me
how to take good
notes.
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills
AVID at FCMS
Please visit our campus
website for more
information and to apply.
Please contact
Dawne Sanders
with any questions.
To apply please visit:
https://www.fortbendisd.com/domain/13438
Application are due February 28
th
Interviews will be March 3
rd
during the
school day
Applications and Interviews
AVID Site Team
•
Admin
- Dr. Shannon Williams
•
Counselor
– Liz Tanaka
•
Site Coordinator/Elective Teacher
– Dawne Sanders
•
Math
– Melanie Bates, Lester McCoy,
Jennifer Pijanowski
•
Science
– Sandrea Cheek (6
th
grade AVID elective),
Fauzia Haque, Sonia McMichael
•
ELA
– Pamela Guidry, Reagan Jones
•
Social Studies
– Jason Wilson
AVID is a college and career readiness program designed to support students who aspire for academic success. With a mission to close the achievement gap, AVID equips students with the tools to take ownership of their learning, offering strategies for success, Pre-AP classes, and a structured curriculum that fosters skills like note-taking, collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Students in AVID develop confidence and accountability through resources like the AVID binder.
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What is AVID? Background Purpose and Goals
What is AVID? A college and career readiness program A direct support system for students who have a desire to be academically successful. Provides tools that will help students OWN their learning.
The AVID mission Advancement Via Individual Determination AVID's mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.
The AVID elective student profile Has academic potential Average to high test scores 2.0 3.5 GPA C-/B average students Middle of the road College potential with support Desire and determination Highly Motivated, just needs tool to support them academically
Pre-AP Classes AVID students are enrolled in at least ONE Pre-AP class, of THEIR choice. Math, Science, History, ELA Consider strengths when deciding To push the student To show them that they are capable
What do we learn in the AVID elective? Curriculum Structure of the class
The AVID Curriculum Strategies for Success that Support Student Determination: Focused Note-Taking strategies Collaboration and Communication skills Problem Solving skills Maximize critical thinking abilities/opportunities Attain/improve organizational skills Inquiry Relational Capacity Helps students develop confidence Ownership of learning
The AVID Binder Every AVID student keeps an AVID binder 3 inch binder Notebook paper Tab dividers one for every class Pencil pouch complete with at least two pencils, pens and highlighters all year Planner to write down assignments Please see student examples
Examples of Student Binders 3 inch Binder Planner Use Tabs for each class
A sample week in the AVID Elective Sample DailySchedule Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday AVID Tutorials AVID Tutorials Binder Evaluations Curriculum Curriculum Speakers Team Building Activities Curriculum: Writing College and Careers Strategies for Success Critical Thinking and Inquiry Tutorials: Collaborative Study Groups Writing Groups Strategic process teaching kids how to problem solve and communicate 11
What AVID is not A quick fix and will not work without student determination, initiative, effort, and drive. Mrs. Sanders and Mrs. Cheek are here to teach, model, and facilitate proven, effective strategies to help you succeed. AVID does not guarantee you will become a straight A student, your level of effort will determine that. 12
Benefits of AVID Taking AVID will instill the necessary skills to be successful at any type of college. Success looks different for each student. It takes drive and determination to achieve student success. 13
Parent Testimony How has AVID helped your student? He s more mature and he can handle his priorities. His grades are up, his confidence is boosted
Student Testimony How has AVID helped you? It has helped keep me organized. My binder doesn t look like it exploded. I actually use my planner.
AVID at FCMS Problem Solving Critical Thinking Interpersonal Skills Communication Skills Please contact Dawne Sanders with any questions. Please visit our campus website for more information and to apply.
Applications and Interviews To apply please visit: https://www.fortbendisd.com/domain/13438 Application are due February 28th Interviews will be March 3rd during the school day
AVID Site Team Admin - Dr. Shannon Williams Counselor Liz Tanaka Site Coordinator/Elective Teacher Dawne Sanders Math Melanie Bates, Lester McCoy, Jennifer Pijanowski Science Sandrea Cheek (6th grade AVID elective), Fauzia Haque, Sonia McMichael ELA Pamela Guidry, Reagan Jones Social Studies Jason Wilson
