What will Students do in AVID?

Students believe in themselves and act intentionally to build relationships, persist through obstacles, and activate their academic, social, emotional, and professional knowledge and skills to reach their potential.

• Building Relationships
  • Establish and maintain relational capacity with others.
  • Activate a physical and digital network of support for current and future success.
• Persisting Through Obstacles
  • Monitor progress toward long-term goals and aspirations.
  • Seek help and feedback when necessary.
  • Develop a strong student voice to self-advocate.
• Activating Knowledge and Skills
  • Create a strong sense of self-identity by connecting with one’s emotions, thoughts, and values.
  • Develop and activate leadership traits and behaviors.
  • Think critically, behave safely, and participate responsibly in the digital world.

Rigorous Academic Preparedness

Students develop academic skills and can successfully complete rigorous college and career preparatory curriculum and experiences.

• Writing
  • Communicate thoughts and ideas through the writing process.
  • Write as a tool to demonstrate learning and deepen understanding of content.
• Inquiry
  • Use questioning to demonstrate critical thinking and clarify learning.
  • Conduct proficient, academic investigation through the research process.
• Collaboration
  • Communicate clearly through effective speaking and active listening.
  • Work productively and effectively within groups in blended learning environments.
• Organization
  • Manage materials using physical and digital organizational systems and routines.
  • Manage time to plan and prioritize appropriately.
  • Organize information and thinking.
• Reading
  • Deepen understanding of a variety of texts by engaging in the critical reading process.

Opportunity Knowledge

Students research opportunities, set goals, make choices that support their long-term aspirations, and successfully navigate to the next level.

• Advancing College Preparedness
  • Explore education and college path based on personal strengths, skills, and interests.
  • Explore college admission requirements, including financing, testing, and application.
  • Plan education and college path based on personal goals.
• Building Career Preparedness
  • Build awareness of personal fit related to career readiness and selection.
  • Plan education and career path based on personal goals.
• Developing Future Readiness
  • Develop personal financial literacy to make appropriate financial choices.
  • Develop a professional profile and monitor digital footprint.