HOW DOES AVID WORK AT OMS?

AVID is an elective class that provides support, strategies, and tutoring for students in the "academic middle." Students shall meet certain criteria to qualify and apply to be considered for the AVID program. Selection is based on state assessment levels, grades, attendance, behavior, and desire to succeed in school. Students are enrolled in at least one advanced level course to increase the rigor in their coursework and put them on the right path to high school and college/career readiness.

AVID SUPPLY LIST

3-inch 3 ring binder, subject dividers and a school planner that they will be required to use. The binder can also include a laptop pocket or the student will need a separate laptop case.

Required Items:

• Zipper pouch to store supplies
• 5 or more pencils
• 5 or more pens
• Notebook paper
• Composition or Spiral Notebook (for Tutorials)
• Highlighters – yellow, green, pink

Suggested:

• Calculator
• Ruler/hole punch 
• Dry Erase markers

HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT AVID?

Email our OMS AVID Coordinator, Mrs. Selden, at seldena@pcsb.org or contact your grade level counselor for more information.