AVID Elective Not only are students enrolled in Haskell's toughest classes, such as honors, but are also in Haskell's AVID elective. For one period a day, they learn organizational and study skills, work on critical thinking and asking probing questions, get academic help from peers and college tutors, and participate in enrichment and motivational activities that make college seem attainable. Their self-images improve, and they become academically successful leaders and role models for other students. Haskell's AVID Elective Week The typical AVID week in Haskell's AVID elective classes are as follows: Mondays and Wednesdays: curriculum days (WICOR strategies) Tuesdays and Thursdays: tutorial days (tutors from local colleges come into the elective) Fridays: fun Friday's (collaborative motivational activities, college field trips, guest speakers) Haskell's AVID Curriculum The AVID curriculum, based on rigorous standards, is driven by the WICOR method, which stands for writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading. AVID curriculum is used in AVID elective classes and school-wide here on our campus. AVID curriculum includes: WICOR (writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, reading) activities Strategies for success College and career exploration Writing curriculum Oral language/public speaking Note-taking Test preparation Research Philosophical chairs/Socratic seminars AVID tutorials include: Collaborative study groups Problem solving Note-taking Higher-level thinking questions WICOR strategies Reflection and evaluation Motivational activities include: Field trips Visits to colleges and universities Team building and leadership activities Enrichment opportunities Community involvement and service Other motivational activities that support AVID goals |
