AVID
AVID's mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.
The AVID acronym stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. This is a nationally-recognized educational approach that ensures all students are successful in rigorous curriculum.
At FRMS, AVID is an academic, regularly scheduled elective class based on writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization and reading. The three main components are:
- Academic instruction
- Tutorial/Collaborative study groups
- Motivational activities and field trips
AVID equips our teachers with what they need to help students in the academic middle succeed on a path to college and career success. The foundation of our AVID work at Falcon Ridge Middle School is built on the STAR. Be a STAR - Use the CORNELL note taking strategy.
- S = Set up the format.
- T = Take text or lecture notes.
- A = After class, revise your notes.
- R = Review and study your notes.
AVID Application Process
AVID is an everyday elective course here at Falcon that takes the place of Communications and one other elective class. An application needs to be submitted and students will be contacted about their interview.
Coordinator & 8th Grade AVID Teacher
Debra Paino
Faculty Information
Location(s)
Falcon Ridge Middle School
Department(s)
Secondary Education
Title(s)
English Teacher
Contact Information
School Email
School Phone
651-683-6969 x85305
Job Title
English Teacher
Title:
8th grade AVID
8th grade Communications
8th grade Communications Electives
Voice Mail: 651-683-6969
7th Grade AVID Teacher
Location(s)
Falcon Ridge Middle School
Contact Information
School Email
School Phone
952-431-8760
Title:
7th grade AVID
7th grade Communications
Voice Mail: 651-683-6969
RESOURCES
YOUR PASSION. OUR FUEL.
Teachers are inherently passionate about education. AVID helps teachers shift from delivering content to facilitating learning, resulting in an inquiry-based, student-centric classroom. These elements are at the core of our approach to closing the opportunity gap.