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What is AVID? : 

What is AVID?

What is AVID? : 

What is AVID? AVID stands for advancement via individual determination. People get chosen for AVID through an application and interview process.

Schedule : 

Schedule Weekly Learning Logs- reflect on what we learned through the week. Daily Learning Logs- Reflect on what we learned that class period. Tutorials- Using the Socratic Method we discuss things we have learned that we do not understand fully. Logic Puzzle- During motivational Friday, we solve a logic puzzle that helps our critical thinking skills. Meet Authors- We were honored to meet Ashley Rhodes-Courter who discussed her book, Three Little Words Leadership Workshops- Through a writing contest, 2 students were able to go to USF to learn the benefits of being a leader. Interactive Notebook- Our note book is divided into AVID 411, Bellwork, Quick Writes, and College scholarships. Philosophical Chairs- discuss controversial subjects in a calm, professional way.

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AVID is for students who are determined to reach their full potential. Example: The “Before and After” Avid program is for High School seniors who draw themselves as students before AVID and draw themselves After Avid.

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AVID pushes students outside of their usual way of thinking by using strategies such as: The Socratic Method-A process where you ask questions to answer someone’s questions. Philosophical Chair - discuss controversial subjects in a calm, professional way. Daily Learning Logs-Reflect on what we learned that class period. Tutorials-Using the Socratic Method we discuss things we have learned that we do not understand fully. “Wisdom begins in wonder…” - Socrates

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Why is AVID good for us?

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AVID has opened the eyes of many students that never realized they could make an impact on themselves and everyone around them. A student (who’d prefer to remain anonymous) started AVID with D’s and C’s, and is now making A’s and B’s

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AVID has given students the confidence they need to reach their goals, and create higher expectations for themselves. Pre-AVID, a student never considered going to a university. Now, this student is determined to be a gator at the University Of Florida.

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It has turned us into leaders, and has helped us change the impressions we’ve made on our teachers. Example: SLANT

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It has taught us how to make good first impressions on people who could be a window to our success. Example: We learned that Good eye-contact and a confident handshake can impress many future bosses.

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AVID has … given me the confidence to prove to myself that I can do it and follow my dreams. - Sandra Martinez

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Cierstyn White Alyssa Williams Jillian Grossberg Natasha Soto Desiree DeGuzman Roberta Pass