AVID Rules
AVID Supplies
AVID Family
AVID Elective Basics
AVID Abrev.
Tutorials'r'Us
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AVID is a ________ space for all students

A safe space

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What is a TRF form?

It is a form to help you find the answer to a POC (point of confusion) in one of your core classes. 

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You would treat your Avid Classmates like they're what?

A Family

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What grades is the AVID Elective Offered for? 

Traditionally- 6th through 12th. 

@ Culler, 7th & 8th only

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What does AVID stand for?

Advancement Via Individual Determination

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How many steps are there in a complete tutorial process?

10

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What days are TRFs due at midnight?

The Monday and Wednesday before tutorials

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What materials is EVERY AVID student expected to come to class with? (Name at least 3) 

Binder, Pencil pouch (with pen, pencil, and highlighter), focused notes from your core classes, blank notes and TRFs, and a charged chromebook.

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The goal of AVID is to get students ready for what?

College or career 

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How often do we do Tutorials every week?

Twice a week; on days that start with T

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If I am using the CRP to analyze a text, I am doing what?

The Critical reading process

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What are the three main roles during a tutorial?

Student presenter, group memeber, tutor

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What is the lowest possible GPA allowed in AVID?

A 2.0 GPA

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How do you calculate your GPA? 

Use the calculator posted on Google Classroom 

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What are you expected to do twice a week?

Participate in tutorials with a completed TRF!

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How many phases of FNT are there?

There are 5

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What is the difference between an IQ, POC, and a TQ?

IQ: Initial question from the academic source

POC: What part of the initial question solution you are struggling with

TQ: A QUestion about the initial question that is specifically from your POC

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How does showing your thinking through the critical thinking and steps section help you better understand the question?

It helps you identify exactly where you are confused and helps your group members see how best to support you
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What happens if you have a 69% or lower in a class for 3 or more weeks?

You may receive a probationary contract to help you get back on track, and if you are unable to do so, you might get kicked out of AVID.

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What happens if you are absent?

You are responsible for asking the teachers and your classmates for notes and copies of assignments. 

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What can you do if you are having trouble with a specific teacher or class at school?

Complete a TRF on topics you are struggling with and communicate with Beatty if you need help facilitating a conversation with another adult. 

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What does SLANT stand for? 

S- Sit-up

L- Lean in

A- Active Listening

N- Nodding or Note-taking

T- Track the speaker

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What does WICOR stand for?

Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading.

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What should you bring to an AVID tutorial to be fully prepared?

A complete TRF, three-column notes, question stems, and resources.

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What is the procedure for quitting AVID?

1. Talk to your adults, 2. Talk to Mx. Beatty, 3. Complete the exit survey and schedule an appointment to talk to counseling. 4. Get approval from the Site Team

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What are acceptable activities if you finish your work early? 

Approved Games, or read, process your notes, check your email, and work on missing work or homework. 

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What role are AVID students expected to have at Culler Middle School amongst their peers? 

The leaders or scholars 

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How many years has AVID existed in the United States? 

45 years! (Literally 10 times longer than it has been here at Culler!)

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What does GPA stand for?

Grade Point Average

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Why are tutorials a critical part of AVID?



Tutorials are essential in AVID because they help us understand topicswe’re stuck on by working together, asking questions, and explaining things to each other. It makes challenging topics easier and helps us get better grades.