A V ID S t u d e n t Q u ot e s
AVID 12
A V ID F a c t s
AVID
The AVID Curriculum
“I want to achieve my goals and AVID has helped me do this. I
understand the importance of effective note taking, organization
The
and academic rigor. I feel very prepared for Post-Secondary
standards, was developed by middle and
School, there is no doubt that I can and will be successful in my
senior high school teachers in collaboration
future.” - Carlee
with
AVID
curriculum,
based
college professors.
on
rigorous
It is driven by
the WICOR method, which stands for writing,
“AVID has helped me to increase my confidence, advance in my
inquiry,
collaboration,
presentation skills and feel prepared for Post-Secondary School.
reading.
AVID curriculum is used in AVID
The tools and skills that I have learned in AVID will stay with me
for the rest of my life.” – S.
organization
and
elective classes, in content-area classes in
AVID schools, and even in schools where the
AVID elective is not offered.
“AVID has helped me to reach my educational goals. I have
already been accepted to Post-Secondary School and I am so
excited to continue my learning journey” - Halsey
AVID 11
“I don’t know what I did before Cornell notes!” - Bailey
“When I am in AVID I don’t even notice the clock, its meaningful
learning.” - Kylie
The AVID Tutorial: Students as Teachers
Tutorials and tutors are essential to the
success of the AVID elective class, where
tutorials facilitate student access to rigorous
curriculum.
The goal of AVID is to see
students continue their education into postsecondary (colleges, technical institutes or
universities).
“AVID is the definition of fun learning.” - Cailin
“AVID has helped me keep track of what I need to do; I make all
my deadlines now.” - Jon
AVID 10
"I never thought I could be better than I already was, until AVID
showed me how." - Trevin
"Success happens when you push yourself further than you ever
thought you could be." - Caitlyn
"Nothing's 'impossible.' Even the word itself says 'I'm possible.'"
- Keeanna
"AVID is fun and enjoyable. You make new friends; and they
help you with subjects you have troubles with." - Kaitlyn
Advancement Via
Individual Determination
AVID students receive training on how to
strategically ask the right questions and how
to help their peers as AVID tutors by using
sound questioning techniques.
This in turn
helps them.
AVID students also serve as role models.
Oftentimes, they return to the program as
special
guest
speakers,
teaching
younger
AVID students about life at post-secondary.
The AVID Parent
AVID parents encourage their students to
achieve academically, participate in their
students’ learning and attend AVID parent
and site team meetings. They also maintain
regular contact with the AVID coordinator.
Avid: adj. (L. avidus, eager for knowledge)
North Peace Secondary School
W h a t is A V ID ?
AVID is an academic, regularly scheduled
elective class during the school day, based on
writing as a tool of learning, the inquiry
A V ID A c t iv it ie s
•
Writing,
Inquiry,
Collaboration,
Organization and Reading (WICOR)
methodologies are the basis for
curriculum instruction
•
Students participate in field trips to
colleges/universities
method, and collaborative grouping. The three
main components of the program are:

Academic instruction

Tutorial support

Motivational activities
•
AVID students act as role models and
facilitate academic discussion in
regularly scheduled tutorial groups
•
Students develop academic and social
skills for success in all subject areas
•
Guest speakers provide motivation
and college and professional career
information
W h o Is a n A V ID S t u d e n t ?
AVID students are students in the middle to high range,
capable of completing a post-secondary school
preparatory path with support. These students often
are not realizing their full potential academically. In
the identification process a number of criteria are
considered, including:

Mid to high-range GPA

Citizenship

Attendance

Desire and determination
Contact Information
AVID
Mission Statement
AVID’s mission is to close the achievement
gap by preparing all students for college
readiness and success in a global society.
•
AVID students participate in
extracurricular and community
events
North Peace Secondary School
9304-86th Street
Fort St. John, BC
V1J 6L9
Phone: 250-785-4429
Fax: 250-785-4687
Energetic Learning Campus, a campus of
North Peace Secondary School
9708-93 Ave
Fort St. John, BC
V1J 6J8
Phone: 250-263-9855
Fax: 250-263-9826
District Principal: Mr. Brian Campbell
[email protected]
250-785-4429 Ext: 335
AVID 12: Mrs. Bonnie Bridges
[email protected]
250-785-4429 Ext: 337
AVID 11: Mr. Nathan Biller
[email protected]
250-785-4429 Ext: 325
AVID 11: Mr. Torben Graham
[email protected]
250-785-4429 Ext: 326