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AVID
Osceola Middle

AVID Objectives

*Provide academic instruction and other support to students and prepare them for eligibility to four-year colleges and universities
*Prepare students to enroll in the most rigorous courses
*Motivate students to attend college
*Give students college entry level skills, including organizational and critical thinking skills
*Increase “coping skills” of student participants
*Increase participants’ levels of college and career awareness
*Empower students to achieve academic success

PCS

Osceola Middle School
AVID Contacts
Marcy Juergens - juergensm@pcsb.org
Alison Blanco - blancoali@pcsb.org
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Phone: 727-547-7689
Email contact is preferred.

Advancement
Via
Individual
Determination

PCS

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

AVID Expectations
*Maintain good grades (GPA of 2.0 each quarter)
*Enroll in advanced and Honors courses
*Keep an organized binder, up-to-date planner, and take focused notes in all classes
*Complete work for all classes
*Maintain strong attendance and good behavior
*Maintain “individual determination” to succeed
*Participate in weekly tutorials every Tuesday and Thursday
To apply for AVID:

AVID Students Will:
*Become proficient in taking notes in all classes, organization, time-management, study skills, writing, questioning, working with others, reading, and public speaking
*Be supported by weekly group tutoring with college tutors and peers
*Participate in guest speaker forums, field trips, college experiences, and leadership activities
*Access advanced content courses
AVID Parents Can Help by:
*Checking student planner every night for up-to-date assignments, test and quizzes, projects, and notices
*Making sure binder is organized and in good condition throughout the year
*Checking for completion of the Tutorial Request Form (TRF) front side for tutorial days (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
*Promote the Cornell Way focused note-taking system by making sure notes are ready for Peer Checks and teacher checks
AVID Supplies
Get your AVID supplies early while there are school supply sales going on!!!! Following is a list of supplies needed for the upcoming school year:
3” to 31/2" three-ring binder (purchase a heavy duty, sturdy binder)
*You may get a trapper keeper type of binder if you wish but it must meet size requirement.*
Package of 8 dividers or folders with 3 holes that can be used as dividers
Supply pouch with 3 holes to keep in binder
Loose leaf paper
At least 5 pencils/5 pens/3 highlighters
Expo Dry Erase Markers (black only)
Optional Items:
Ruler…cap erasers…protractor...sticky notes