Clinton Farrell
AVID Teacher/Coach
A Little Bit About Me
What is AVID
Via
Individual
Determination
AVID Mission Statement
Avid's mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.
WICOR
Inquiry
Collaboration
Organization
Reading
My AVID Classroom
Supply List
Binder Check-off Sheet
Required Contents:
Good quality 3-ring binder—2", 2½", or 3" with pocket inserts
5–6 colored tab subject dividers to separate classes, including AVID Elective
Zipper pouch to store supplies (A 3-hole-punched, heavy-duty, re-sealable plastic bag will also work.)
2 or more pens
2 or more pencils
Notebook paper (Some notebook paper is now available in Cornell note style.)
Agenda/daily planner/calendar
Tutorial Request Forms (TRF)
Learning logs
Suggested Contents:
1–2 zipper pouches (for supplies)
1 or more colored highlighter pens
Notebook dictionary and/or thesaurus
Calculator
Six-inch ruler
Tips on note-taking and test-taking skills/tutorial guidelines/other AVID strategy sheets
Samples of note-taking in specific subject areas
Binder Organization (Order of Materials):
Zipper pouch with supplies
Agenda/daily planner/calendar
Notebook paper
Divider for each class
Divider Organization (Behind Each Divider):
Cornell notes
Handouts/worksheets/classwork
Tests/quizzes
Returned assignments