AVID ACCOLADES

Enjoy these highlights as we celebrate to the possibilities and AVID impact this school year has to offer. We are so thankful for the work of our scholars and educators! Enjoy your Thanksgiving and Week off!

Richland Elem

Give me an 0- Open your mind to diverse views

In the AVID System that looks like-

Growth Mindset

Philosophical Chairs

Socratic Seminar

Multiple Perspectives

Conversation Round Table

Respectful discourse with academic language scripts

Richland 6th graders engage in Socratic Seminar

Berkner HS Socratic Seminar

2nd graders engage in conversational round tables.

Tutorials are a core component of the AVID elective class because they provide a dedicated space for students to collaboratively explore complex academic concepts through inquiry-based learning, allowing them to develop critical thinking skills, deepen their understanding of course material, and become more self-directed learners by asking questions and working through challenges with peers and a facilitator, ultimately preparing them for the rigors of college-level work. Let's celebrate our 7-8th graders across the district as they take on rigorous classes with the support of AVID Tutorials.

WWJH sets the foundations of incredibly productive tutorials through their systems and routines.

Pearce Tutorials are highly engaging, and students work through problem solving by asking high level questions.

Special Shout out to the LHHS Tutors that support scholars in their most rigorous classes by engaging in inquiry, problem solving and socratic dialogue. They also attend college visits and mentor our seniors.

RISD AVID insists on rigor through WICOR.

Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization and Reading supports the teacher's craft, fills their tool box with strategies and allows for opportunities to take the content (what students need to know) and make it engaging, immersing the student into the curriculum (the how).

Explore how WICOR supports the Learning Framework and immerses students in their learning:

Wallace Wolves set students up to GROW with this encouraging mindset as soon as they walk through the doors.

Students who write, deepen their understanding of the content, communicate their thinking as a content expert, competently and confidently.

North AVID students share their scary stories.

Pearce students taking authentic notes.

Students write summaries at the end of their notes to debrief and process their learning.

Students who inquire clarify their own thinking, probe other's thinking and solve authentic problems.

North takes on their second inquiry challenge! Who poisoned who...

West AVID 8th grader writes questions on the side of her notes.

How to formulate a Tutorial Question.

Students who collaborate listen effectively to decipher meaning, deepen the learning of others through inquiry and active engagement, and work through identified structures and roles to achieve a common goal.

LH Freshman collaborate and discuss during a Team Huddle.

Yale 5th graders collaborating as they work on their science experiments.

Students who organize develop and use tools to organize their thinking, resources and time effectively to prepare for rigorous courses and engage fully in instruction.

Pearce Planners support students with organizing their time.

Wallace 4th Graders in Ms. Norris' class organize their time, and enjoy crossing off work once they are complete.

Pearce sophomore AVID student organizing her thoughts during her Science class to bring back to the tutorial process.

Students who read activate, engage, and extend beyond the text, making predictions and understanding text structures so that they can question and engage in deep inquiry.

Marking the text and referring directly to the text in authentic dialogue of a socratic seminar helps keep the conversation respectful and provides opportunities for multiple perspectives and discourse.

Northrich students marking the text as they read.

We celebrate these North AVID students for showcasing their individual determination and owning their learning!

Congratulations, Aikin Teacher, Mrs. Breton for earning the WICOR Award for excellent collaboration in her class. She was spotted by the Site Team, and we celebrate the way she insists on rigor, and breaks down barriers for her students to gain agency in their learning.

Thank you RISD Teachers who break down barriers, advocate for students, insist on rigor and align the work! We are so thankful for you and your impact on students.

HPPM Admin are so thankful for their hardworking HPPM Family!

The mission of AVID is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness and success in a global society. These campuses have gone above and beyond to ensure that students set goals and make choices that support long term aspirations by knowing about opportunities in our world after high school.

That feeling you get when you add your name to the ACCEPTED wall at Berkner!

75 Westwood JH students experienced visiting SMU and their first college football game.

Apollo AVID Elective students visit SMU and get to cheer on the Mustangs at a Basketball Game!

LHHS Students visit Bush Library

WWJH Students experience a virtual flight simulation thanks to Southwest pilot Jim Thal during Ed Talks!

West 8th graders visit TWU!

Aikin first and second graders learn from guest speaker from the Frontier Flight Museum.

Apollo AVID visits Collin College

Stults Career Day!

See how we are utilizing our CHOICE Days in the AVID Elective.

Apollo Excel students playing Happy Salmon to build relationships through laughter.

RHS AVID students mentor 4th graders at RISD Academy!

WWJH students build relationships through Friendsgiving! Share a meal, create a craft, chat and bond!

All 6th graders will have the opportunity to visit their feeder pattern Junior High to hear about all the elective opportunities. During this visit, AVID will share about the AVID Elective. We appreciate our counselors and teachers as they support our sixth graders making choices that will impact their future.

Reach out! We love hearing about how AVID is impacting your campus and students.