AVID What makes a good leader/role model? What do you think AVID stands for?

AVID Advancement Via Individual Determination High- level thinking, pushing oneself Via By means of… Individual Self-motivation and responsibility Determination Wanting to succeed

Do you plan on going to College? Are you interested in improving yourself and being able to help your friends? If you are willing to work hard in order to get prepared for College, AVID may be a class for you!

What is AVID all about? In AVID we will teach how to take Cornell notes in your classes and use them to study better. We learn how to critically think and work together in tutorial groups twice a week. Weekly binder checks help you stay on the right track towards organization. Even though Avid may be a lot of work… we still have fun! - fun Fridays: making ice cream (from scratch), and playing team-building games.

How Does AVID keep you organized? Who in here has ever spent time digging in there backpack trying to find a homework assignment? Do you ever feel that your materials get misplaced? “I know that math paper is in here somewhere!”

AVID will get YOU organized! Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to open up your binder and know that you will find exactly what you are looking for, right when you need it? AVID will get YOU organized!

WHAT AVID CONSISTS OF: College project Tutorials Higher level thinking Career Project

AVID students at UCLA

Guest Speakers Socratic Seminars

AVID PJ Movie Night

AVID Family BBQ

Knott’s Berry Farm AVID Night

Christmas Party

UCSD and Balboa Park ..\pennywar.jpg CSU San Marcos

What do the AVID role models have to say about middle school expectations and what the AVID program has done for them?

Do you want to be viewed by your peers as a role model? Kinsy -8th grader “Kinsy is outgoing and talented. She puts her best in everything she does. She thinks of others before herself and is a good leader.” – Amber and Romero Kayla -8th grader “Kayla is a hard worker, tries her best in everything, and always finds the positive out of any situation.” -Amber Brandon -6th grader “Brandon is a great person to be around. He is respectful and a great friend.” –Mikaela Hannah -6th grader “Hannah is responsible, nice and a good person.” -Jordyn

What CLMS AVID student’s have to say….. “AVID gave me confidence. Now I know I can achieve something great!” Betty Lou 7th grader “I have become organized and have discovered a whole new side of myself” Candela 7th grader “AVID has set my foundation to get in to college “ Kenya 8th grader , 2nd year AVID student “I found out what I want to be in life, and now I know what I have to do to get there” Chelsea 7th grader “I’ve been in AVID since 7thgrade and it helped me discover what I want to do in life.” Sammie 8th grader 2nd year “AVID taught us to set higher standards for ourselves, and then taught us how to achieve them” Cierra 7th grader

If this sounds like something you’re interested in, consider this… Are you someone who does their work without mom or dad telling you to do so? Do you do your classwork without the teacher having to tell you to stay on task? Do you want to succeed, but may not know how to stay organized or may struggle with homework? Do you work well with others? Do you like the idea of being part of a family or close group of people? Are you willing to work hard to play hard?

If So, THEN JOIN AVID! Avid will help you achieve your goals, while gaining many attributes to better your life at school Will become more organized Learn to work with others (inquiry) Learn about college and how to prepare Work hard to play hard!