AVID
Michelle Rumley
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ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION (AVID)
AVID is an academic, elective program designed to provide support to students who are in the “academic middle." AVID prepares students to enter and be successful in college through career and college exploration.
During each AVID class, students receive instruction in:
· reading/writing across the curriculum
· note and test-taking strategies
· study skills
· organization and
· time management
The AVID elective is currently being offered to MISD students in grades 6 through 12. AVID students apply to be in the program and interview with teachers before being accepted into the program.
AVID students want to work hard to become more successful, committing themselves to a variety of obligations-including good attendance, appropriate behavior, and on average, 1-2 hours of homework per night.
For more information, please visit AVID.org.
Course Description:
AVID (Grade 6, 7 & 8)
Students must be identified as an AVID student through an application and interview process. AVID prepares students for college eligibility and success. Students receive instruction in reading, writing, inquiry and collaboration strategies as well as emphasizing strong organizational and personal skills necessary for academic success. AVID students are required to be enrolled in an advanced academics math course, and must have passed the Math and ELAR STAAR.
AVID is an academic, elective program designed to provide support to students who are in the “academic middle." AVID prepares students to enter and be successful in college through career and college exploration.
During each AVID class, students receive instruction in:
· reading/writing across the curriculum
· note and test-taking strategies
· study skills
· organization and
· time management
The AVID elective is currently being offered to MISD students in grades 6 through 12. AVID students apply to be in the program and interview with teachers before being accepted into the program.
AVID students want to work hard to become more successful, committing themselves to a variety of obligations-including good attendance, appropriate behavior, and on average, 1-2 hours of homework per night.
For more information, please visit AVID.org.
Course Description:
AVID (Grade 6, 7 & 8)
Students must be identified as an AVID student through an application and interview process. AVID prepares students for college eligibility and success. Students receive instruction in reading, writing, inquiry and collaboration strategies as well as emphasizing strong organizational and personal skills necessary for academic success. AVID students are required to be enrolled in an advanced academics math course, and must have passed the Math and ELAR STAAR.