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AVID
AVID 7 (ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION)
(McDonald, New and Vanston Middle Schools Only)
Grade Level: 7
Prerequisite: Application and acceptance into the program
Course Length: Full year
The AVID class addresses key elements in college preparation: academic survival skills, college entry skills, tutorials, motivational activities, and career and college exploration. Additionally students will improve their oral communication skills through presentation and Socratic Seminar, participate in writing to learn activities, including note taking, learning logs, and essay writing, prepare for college entrance examinations, including the SAT and ACT, and complete and present a multi-grade level portfolio of their work. AVID can take the place of seventh grade Reading for students accepted into the program.
AVID 8 (ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION)
(McDonald, New and Vanston Middle Schools Only)
Grade Level: 8 Prerequisite: Application and acceptance into the program
Course Length: Full year
The AVID class continues to addresses key elements in college preparation: academic survival skills, college entry skills, tutorials, motivational activities, and career and college exploration. Additionally students will improve their oral communication skills through presentation and Socratic Seminar, participate in writing to learn activities, including note taking, learning logs, and essay writing, prepare for college entrance examinations, including the SAT and ACT, and complete and present a multi-grade level portfolio of their work.
