AVID 6
The 6th Grade Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Elective is a required semester-long academic course that prepares students for success in middle school, as well as sets a foundation for future college and career readiness and success. Each week, students receive instruction that utilizes a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum provided by AVID Center and aligned to the AVID College and Career Readiness Framework. Students engage in learning tasks that incorporate strategies focused on writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization and reading (WICOR®) to support their academic growth. Additionally, students engage in tutor and/or peer-facilitated tutorials, academic success skills, and in motivational activities centered around exploring college and career opportunities and developing their student agency.
The 6th grade AVID Elective course begins with an introduction to the AVID College and Career Readiness Framework through collaborative activities that build relationships with other AVID Elective students. Students build organization, tutorial, and focused note-taking routines that will be embedded throughout the year to support student engagement throughout all of their courses within their school day. Students are introduced to WICOR strategies and engage in units of study around the following topics through these strategies: Goal Setting, Reading and Writing Disciplinary Literacy, Financial Literacy, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Opportunity Knowledge, Relational Capacity, and Tutorology®.
AVID 7
The Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Elective is an academic elective course that prepares students for college and career readiness and success, and it is scheduled during the regular school day as a year-long, academic elective course. Each week, students receive instruction that utilizes a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum provided by AVID Center and aligned to the AVID College and Career Readiness Framework. Students engage in learning tasks that incorporate strategies focused on writing. inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading(WICOR®) to support their academic growth. Additionally, students engage in tutor and/or peer-facilitated tutorials, academic success skills, and in motivational activities centered around exploring college and career opportunities and developing their student agency.
The 7th grade AVID Elective course is a crucial step for students as they continue their educational journey. Students will engage in activities, methodologies, and tasks designed to prepare them for future academic challenges, including applying to high schools and exploring potential career paths. Seventh graders continue to develop the WICOR skills and engage in units of study around the following topics through these strategies: Goal Setting, Reading and Writing Disciplinary Literacy, Financial Literacy, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Opportunity Knowledge, Relational Capacity and Tutorology. All 7th grade AVID students compile and present a portfolio representing their progress in the AVID elective and fulfilling the requirements for the 7th grade course.
AVID 8
The Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Elective is an academic elective course that prepares students for college and career readiness and success, and it is scheduled during the regular school day as a year-long, academic elective course. Each week, students receive instruction that utilizes a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum provided by AVID Center and aligned to the AVID College and Career Readiness Framework. Students engage in learning tasks that incorporate strategies focused on writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading (WICOR®) to support their academic growth. Additionally, students engage in tutor and/or peer-facilitated tutorials, academic success skills, and in motivational activities centered around exploring college and career opportunities and developing their student agency.
The 8th grade AVID Elective course serves as a pivotal year for preparing students for high school. Building on the skills and strategies acquired in the 6th and 7th grade AVID courses, students will further develop their student agency skills. This includes honing effective collaboration techniques, refining goals, advocating for themselves, demonstrating leadership, and managing conflicts. The course will deepen students' proficiency in writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading, all crucial for their transition to high school and future academic pursuits. Students will also engage in research and make connections to their interests and attributes, aligning them with college and career preparation to support their academic journey. Furthermore, the course will bolster their readiness for the future by enhancing their financial literacy and digital citizenship skills.
