At Meadowlark Elementary School, we are excited to introduce the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Demination) program, a transformative educational framework designed to equip students with the skills and strategies needed for academic success and lifelong learning. AVID helps students navigate their educational journey with confidence, preparing them for future college and career opportunities.

AVID's Mission 

“AVID's mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.”

What is AVID?

• AVID is an acronym that stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination
• AVID teaching methodologies are used in both the "AVID Elective" and in content-area classrooms school-wide.
• AVID is for ALL STUDENTS; the "AVID Elective" targets those in the academic middle.
• AVID is NOT a remedial program, a free ride, a niche program, or a college outreach program.

Why Learn AVID?

• Academic Excellence: AVID fosters a rigorous academic culture, encouraging students to challenge themselves and strive for their best.
• College and Career Readiness: The program provides valuable insights into the college application process, scholarship opportunities, and career planning, helping students envision and achieve their future goals.
• Empowerment: AVID empowers students to take charge of their learning, develop self-advocacy skills, and build a strong foundation for success in school and beyond.

Check out an AVID at the Elementary Level

AVID Elementary

By teaching and reinforcing academic behaviors and higher-level thinking at a young age, AVID Elementary teachers create a ripple effect in later grades. Elementary 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. Children 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.

The strong college-going culture on the AVID Elementary campus encourages students to think about their college and career plans. Schools cover their walls with college pennants and banners, and educators speak about their college experiences. College and careers are no longer foreign concepts, and teachers provide the academic foundation students need to be on a path for college and career success. AVID Elementary closes the opportunity gap before it begins. 

Join us in learning AVID and unlocking your child's potential for greatness. Together, we can create a brighter future for our students!

 

AVID SUPPLIES

One of the key components of AVID is Organization. In order to be successful, a student needs to be organized. Meadowlark Elementary provides all the supplies that students need to be successful AVID Scholars.

Below is a list of supplies that are provided for the students at Meadowlark Elementary. All students in grade PK - 4 will be provided a folder/s to provide school/home communication.:

• • 3" inch white binder/Folders

  • Pencil Pouch

  • Highlighters

  • Dividers

  • Sheet Protectors

  • Lined Paper

  • Agenda

PARENT AND STUDENT AVID RESOURCES

What does AVID look like in the classroom?

• Note taking

• Organization

• Critical thinking

• Collaboration

• Growth mindset

• Inquiry

• Partnerships

What does AVID look like at home?

Parents can:

• Show interest in your student’s progress.

• Talk to your student/s about school.

• Be aware of your student's classes and his/her performance in each.

• Praise your student's strengths, and help him/her find ways to improve in areas of weakness.

• Ask to look at your student's binder/and or folder

• Be enthusiastic and supportive. Your student's participation in AVID will keep them motivated and excited about reaching the goal of attending a four-year college or university.

WICOR

AVID Beginnings PK-4 W - Learning to Write Reflection tools, including: Journals (drawings, letters, words, sentences) Summary Reflections (whole group, small group, 1-to-1) Content Connections (whole group, small group, 1-to-1) Content Connections (whole group, small group, 1-to-1) Letter and Sound Recognition I - Learning to Inquire Levels of Thinking and Questioning Critical Thinking Skills Socratic Methodologies (Inquiry-based activities and instruction0 Cross-Curricular Connections C - Learning to Collaborate Purposeful Group Projects Study Buddies Spectator Engagement, Interactive Engagement, Collaborative Engagement O - Learning to Organize Assignment Calendar Homework Folder Organizational Tool STAR Strategy R - Learning to Read Effective reading methods Think-Alouds Graphic Organizers

BASICS Writing Writing process (prewrite to final draft) Respond, revise Edit, final draft Cornell Notes/2- 3 Column notes Quickwrites Learning logs, journals Inquiry Skilled questioning Socratic Seminars Quick writes/discussions Critical-thinking activities Writing questions Open-minded activities Collaboration Group projects Response/edit/revision groups Collaboration activities Tutorials Study groups Jigsaw activities Read-arounds Organization Tools Binders Calendars, planners, agendas Graphic organizers Methods Focused note-taking system Tutorials, study groups Project planning, SMART goals Reading SQ5R (Survey, Question, Read, Record, Recite, Review, Reflect) KWL (What I Know; What to Learn; Learned) Reciprocal teaching DOK - Depth of Knowledge "Think-alouds" Text structure Critical reading