AVID Elementary
AVID Elementary Schools
Jackson Pleasant Valley Washington Woodman
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is an aligned district system that changes lives by helping schools shift to a more equitable, student-centered approach. AVID's mission is to help schools close the opportunity gap, and prepare all students for college, careers, and life.
AVID Elementary students believe they can achieve academic success through academic, social, and emotional support.
Students develop the academic habits they will need to be successful in middle school, high school, and college, in an age-appropriate and challenging way.
AVID students use the focused note taking process to deepen their understanding of content.
AVID cultivates a growth mindset and develops students' academic disposition that college attendance is possible and a goal they can achieve.
By teaching and reinforcing academic behaviors and higher-level thinking at a young age, AVID Elementary teachers create a ripple effect in later grades.
AVID students lead a collaborative study group, where they present and demonstrate their work, and discuss it with their peers.
AVID helps create an educational climate that is kinder, gentler, and instills a sense of family.
Students learn about organization, study skills, communication, and self-advocacy. AVID Elementary students take structured notes and answer and ask high level questions that go beyond routine answers.
AVID students engage in a socratic seminar to increase their critical thinking skills.