Belmont Secondary School - Advancement Via Individual Determination

Office Phone: 478-5501 School Website: http://belmont.sd62.bc.ca

Mr. Bendall
Mr. Dub
Ms. Frodsham
AVID 10, 11, & 12
AVID 10 & 12
AVID 11
Ms. Fulton
(AVID Administrator)

Mr. Miller
(Principal)

AVID is a program designed to prepare students in the middle for a college preparatory
path and admission to post-secondary universities and colleges.
AVID students will be learning and developing skills to achieve academic success.

Covered Topics
Master Binder Organization
Assignment Logs
Tutorials
Cornell Note-taking
The Writing Process
Learning Logs
Test-taking Skills
Research & Citation
Active Listening Skills
Critical Reading Strategies
Oral Presentation Skills
Inquiry/Questioning Skills
Memory Methods & Study
Techniques
Educational & Career Goal Setting
Time Management
Essay Writing
Collaborative Problem Solving
Scholarship Awareness &
Application
College/University Awareness
Guest Speakers/Field Studies


Getting Started: The Supplies You Will Need*
3 ring binder (min. 2/max. 3)
Subject dividers
Lined paper
Dark blue or black pens
Red pen
HB Pencils
Ruler with centimeter designations
Pencil crayons
Highlighter pen
Eraser
Glue stick
Pouch in binder to hold all supplies
Blank paper
Calculator (when taking Math)
Agenda (Active use of phone app acceptable)


AVID FYI
AVID students are expected to
use a Master-Binder system of
organization (all academic
classes are placed in one binder).
Setup of the Master Binder will
begin in September.

*Some teachers may also
require supplies specific to their
course. Please refer to each
subject outline for more
information.

What It Takes to Succeed in AVID

AVID students will need to follow the MASTER PLAN for academic success:

Students must be mentally receptive to learning.

Students must be active learners.

Students must study efficiently.

Students must allow themselves time to learn the course material well.

Students must take time to evaluate themselves. They also need to strive for
excellence.

Students must know how to access and use the resources they need for each
subject.

Earning Marks in AVID

*As students proceed through the year, percentages may change slightly as additional
learning opportunities develop.

40% AVID Course Work (Daily Work, Essays, Projects, & Presentations)
30% Tutorials
20% Master Binder Organization, Agenda Use, Cornell Notes
10% 3Ps--Productivity/Preparedness/Participation


How can parents help support an AVID child?
Parent support is crucial in the success of an AVID student. The following are
suggestions for how parents can assist their AVID child:

Provide a suitable place for homework to be completed.
Develop a routine schedule for homework time.
Ensure students are completing an average of 1-2 hours of homework daily (includes
assignments, projects, re-writing notes, studying, reading texts/novels, organizing binder,
re-reading notes, etc)
Provide the necessary school and project supplies.
Check homework for quality whenever possible--for example, students should show all
their work in math, present all assignments neatly, and rewrite any that need it.
Monitor master binder for organization (if paper is falling out, its time to organize)
Get involved. Attend Parent-Teacher Interviews and AVID Family Workshops (dates
TBA)
Communicate with your childs course teachers on a regular basis.
Encourage discussion about academic goals, education, and opportunities.
Plan appointments (dentist, doctor, etc.) outside of school hours whenever possible.