AVID ACCOLADES

We are thrilled to share the incredible success of the AVID impact this school year! Enjoy these highlights as we look forward to the possibilities this year has to offer. The foundation of success that we've built in these initial weeks will undoubtedly pave the way for even greater accomplishments ahead.

Meet our amazing group of secondary AVID Coordinators. They break down barriers, advocate for students and build relationships like no others! We are so grateful to have these educators supporting the work of the AVID elective in RISD!

Kudos to Susie Grossman AVID and Social Studies for being named Teacher of the Month

Congratulations to Alex Gandy our Senior AVID Elective Teacher for being honored with Teacher of the month at Pearce.

AVID defines Relational Capacity as the connection among individuals that develops overtime when interactions are built on respect, trust, and authenticity.

When educators connect with students and colleagues, and students connect with peers, learning and confidence are activated among all on a campus. All three connections are instrumental in helping students grow to see their capabilities and find their own way.

Check out how these educators spent their first few days of school to build relational capacity amongst their students.

BHS AVID Family Cookout, building relationships in and out of the classroom.

LHHS travel together to explore different colleges and grow in a common goal of post secondary opportunities.

Beautiful bonding experience for our RHS students visiting UTA

LHMS visits SMU and gets to watch a football game!

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:

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

Aikin 1st graders working on sketching and writing.

North notetaking

Getting stronger and clearer in our feedback with sentence frames and partner collaboration

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

RISD Academy students think and share some higher level questions.

RHS students writing Tutorial Questions

Gallery Tour with Depth and Complexity Icons at MST

Conversation circles with inquiry

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.

Yale 1st graders collaborating with partners, taking turns creating a board game.

FMMS collaborating and sharing their thoughts

Yale 3rd graders working on teambuilding and collaboration through STEM projects.

5th graders engage in a team huddle to debrief their thinking

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.

Organization of thoughts, time and materials all on one screen

Aikin students organizing their thoughts in a KWL chart

Organizing students into a gallery walk and learn more about how instruments work at MST

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 Social Studies Weekly Text

RISD Academy students using a Graphic Organizer while they read so that they can internalize their thinking!

In the AVID framework, student agency refers to a student's capacity to take ownership of their learning and future. It involves students believing in their ability to achieve their goals and then actively taking intentional steps to build relationships, persevere through challenges, and apply their academic, social, emotional, and professional knowledge and skills. Essentially, it's about students not just believing they can succeed, but also acting on that belief to reach their full potential. Here's a breakdown of what student agency looks like across RISD.

Congratulations to Jordan and Ruth, two of our AVID scholars at LH who were honored for their character this month.

These AVID athletes are stepping up for new leadership opportunities.

Yale student ambassador club working on building leadership through effective communication.

LHMS induction ceremony

CBE students growing their agency through goal setting

West induction

Building up agency through AVID tutorials

Westwood Peer tutors collaborate and grow their capacity for Tutorials.

MST Students share the impact and grow their agency.

Agree or Disagree, voice your opinion, debate with respect, that is what philosophical chairs is and it is a great way to build discourse and agency in the classroom. These MST 5th graders show us how agreeing to disagree can happen effectively.

We have spent this month celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America

The Dallas County Promise is a program that provides full-tuition scholarships for eligible students from participating Dallas County high schools to attend partner colleges and universities, including Dallas College and universities like UNT Dallas and UT Arlington. This "last-dollar" scholarship covers the gap between any federal and state aid a student receives and the total cost of tuition. To be eligible, students must complete the required "Promise Path" form and financial aid applications, enroll at a partner institution, and meet all program deadlines. Our AVID scholars explore Dallas County Promise and benefits for their future.

What an exciting year we have ahead of us! Looking forward to engaging each day with our students, peers, and community to make it the best year for all!