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AVID Elective Class

At BP STEM Academy

Cal State Fullerton Field Trip

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AVID

Advancement Via Individual Determination

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A college readiness class at middle school and high school levels to support students in entering and being successful in a four-year college.

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What AVID Is...and What Is NOT

AVID is…

  • For the “middle to upper ” academic students
  • A class that combines rigor with support that builds on the student’s individual determination
  • Students in AVID must maintain a “C” or better in all classes.

AVID is NOT…

  • an “at-risk” class
  • for students who fail to complete any of their homework
  • for students who consistently receive lots of D’s and F’s
  • for unmotivated students

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What Is AVID?

  • A Year-Long elective class that focuses on academic skills and strategies for success in middle school, high school, and college.
  • Develop and practice skills that make you a better student, and make class work easier, better, and more successful.
  • Support from teachers, college mentors, and classmates to make learning better and have success in classes.

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The theme of AVID is getting ready for college!

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What Do We Do In AVID Class?

  • Learn and Practice Academic Skills essential to school and college success
  • “Tutorial” Study Groups weekly
  • Group Games, Team building, and Challenges
  • Group Discussions and Learning Challenges
  • Explore Careers and College Degrees
  • Field Trips!
  • Lots of support from teachers and college mentors
  • Community Service

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5 “BIG” Things AVID Teaches Around

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AVID Planner

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AVID Binders

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