AVID
Objectives
6th Grade: Students build the foundation of the AVID system by learning organization, note-taking, and collaboration routines. They are introduced to inquiry through guided questioning, practice basic annotation and summarizing, and begin developing academic habits. Students also gain initial exposure to college and career vocabulary and start setting simple goals for their future.
7th Grade: Students strengthen and apply AVID strategies with greater independence. They refine their organization and note-taking, develop higher-level questioning skills, and participate more actively in tutorials. Reading and writing become more analytical, and students begin connecting their academic performance to college and career exploration through research and goal setting.
8th Grade: Students demonstrate independence and leadership in using AVID strategies to prepare for high school. They generate rigorous questions, lead tutorials, and engage in deeper analysis of texts and tasks. Students take ownership of their academic progress while developing a clear plan for high school and future college and career pathways.
Curriculum
Writing
- Focused note-taking and note organization
- Learning logs, reflections, and quickwrites
- Summarizing, revising, and explaining thinking
Inquiry
- Developing higher-level questions (Costa’s Levels)
- Identifying points of confusion
- Engaging in tutorials using the TRF
- Collaboration
- Structured academic discussions and group roles
- Socratic Seminar and collaborative activities
- Active participation in tutorials
Organization
- Binder system and material management
- Planner use and time management
- Goal setting, grade reflection, and academic planning
Reading
- Pre-reading, during reading, and post-reading strategies
- Annotation and critical reading process
- Analyzing text structure, purpose, and evidence
- College & Career Readiness
- College knowledge, vocabulary, and admissions awareness
Career Exploration and Goal Setting
- Research on postsecondary options (in-state, out-of-state, HBCUs, trade pathways)
- Guest speakers, field trips, and real-world connections
- Development of a personal academic and future plan
All AVID students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade will be enrolled in Honors Math and Honors ELA courses.