PES AVID
AVID MISSION
AVID’s mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness and success in a global society.
AVID
A – Advancement
V – Via
I – Individual
D – Determination
WE ARE AVID
At Payson Elementary we are committed to AVID strategies such as organization, study skills, communication, and higher order thinking. Our goal is to prepare students for upper elementary, middle school, high school, and beyond.
No one can predict the future, but we believe that all students can be prepared to thrive in the world that awaits them.
The strong college-going culture on our AVID Elementary site encourages ALL students to think about their college and career plans. You will notice college pennants and banners around our campus, and teachers speak about their higher level learning experiences. College and careers become common topics and teachers provide the academic foundation students need to be on a path for life-long learning success.
We are so proud to be one of the few elementary schools that have joined the AVID community and are so inspired by how it is helping all of our students become successful, forward-thinking learners!
AVID STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
Students will be given a purple folder that should be brought to and from school daily. Students should be showing a parent/guardian daily the important information in their folders. Students will also maintain an interactive notebook in their classroom.
At Payson Elementary, we are focused on WICOR strategies.
WICOR is an acronym that stands for: Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading.
All classrooms incorporate WICOR strategies in teaching and learning.
SOURCE: www.avid.org
WICOR
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:Â
- Show interest in your student’s progress.
- Talk to your student about school.
- Be aware of your students’s classes and his/her performance.
- Praise your student’s strengths, and help him/her find ways to improve in areas of weakness.
- Ask to look at your student’s purple folder.
- Be enthusiastic and supportive. Talk to your child about their goals and motivate them to reach them.
