What is AVID?
The AVID elective class is composed of several different elements, making students more successful in all of their classes. The course of the week is divided into curriculum instruction, tutorials, and motivational activities. The time devoted to curriculum focuses on the WIC-R methodologies of AVID: Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, and Reading. Aside from WIC-R, the curriculum also focuses on developing students’ note taking and study skills, in addition to teaching time management and goal setting. Furthermore, mini lessons provide additional support for English, math, science and social studies classes. Students participate in twice-weekly tutorials with tutors (who are local college students) to provide content area support. Motivational activities include college and career activities; guest speakers from area colleges and community members of various professions; and field trips to local colleges and universities.