AVID
AVID's mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.
Questions about AVID over the summer? Contact Deb Paino at Debra.Paino@district196.org
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.
Co-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
Teaching:
8th grade AVID elective
8th grade Communications
Voice Mail: 651-683-6969
Co-Coordinator & 7th Grade AVID Teacher

Jennifer Huling
Faculty Information
Location(s)
Falcon Ridge Middle School
Department(s)
Secondary Education
Title(s)
Teaching and Learning Specialist
Contact Information
School Phone
651-683-6969 x85404
Job Title
Grade 6 Teacher
Teaching:
7th grade AVID elective
Strat Reading and intervention
Voice Mail: 651-683-6969
Avid Teacher

Lindi Shannon Warner
Faculty Information
Location(s)
Falcon Ridge Middle School
Department(s)
Secondary Education
Title(s)
Science Teacher
Contact Information
School Email
School Phone
651-683-6969 x85367
Job Title
Gifted & Talent Developmt Tchr
Teaching:
6th grade AVID elective
Gifted and Talented Coordinator
Voice Mail: 651-683-6969
AVID Excel Teacher

Carly Lange
Faculty Information
Location(s)
Falcon Ridge Middle School
Title(s)
ELD Teacher
Contact Information
School Email
School Phone
651-683-6969 x85420
Job Title
ELD Teacher
Teaching:
8th grade AVID Excel elective
Voice Mail: 651-683-6969
AVID Excel Teacher

Elsa Bross
Faculty Information
Location(s)
Falcon Ridge Middle School
Contact Information
School Phone
651-683-6969 x85396
Job Title
ELD Teacher
Teaching:
7th grade AVID Excel elective
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.