AVID
AVID
- AVID OVERVIEW
- Meet the AVID Site Team
- AVID AT ALCORN MIDDLE
- AVID IN ACTION
- AVID APPLICATIONS 2025-2026
- AVID BROCHURE
AVID OVERVIEW
What AVID does...
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Helps teachers relate to students from diverse backgrounds
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Challenges teachers to have high expectations for all students
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Helps teachers use collaboration, inquiry, and organization in their teaching
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Prepares students for college-level classes
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Creates an environment that encourages learning and performance
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Provides professional development, resources, and ongoing support to schools
AVID's beliefs...
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AVID's approach to closing the opportunity gap is based on:
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Relational capacity
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High expectations
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Collaboration, inquiry, and organization
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Layering on existing curriculum
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You can learn more about AVID at AVID.org.
Meet the AVID Site Team
ALCORN MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE TEAM
An AVID Site Team is a group of school staff members, including administrators, counselors, teachers, and sometimes students, who work collaboratively to implement and sustain the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program across their entire school, aiming to close achievement gaps and promote college and career readiness for all students by utilizing AVID strategies and philosophies throughout the school environment.
AVID AT ALCORN MIDDLE
Program Goals
2025 - 2026 AVID Goals
Our goals for the 2025–2026 school year are focused on student achievement, teacher practices, and administrative support:
Student Achievement:
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By the end of the 2025–2026 school year, 80% of AVID elective students will earn a grade of “C” or better in their core content classes, as measured by interim student reports and report cards.
Teacher Practices:
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By the end of the 2025–2026 school year, at least 80% of teachers across the school will routinely incorporate WICOR-based instruction (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, Reading) to engage students in rigorous content. Evidence will be collected through lesson plans, teacher portfolios, and classroom walkthroughs.
Administrator Support:
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By May 2026, 100% of middle and high school administrators will actively support AVID implementation by:
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Attending at least 80% of AVID Site Team meetings
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Conducting monthly classroom walkthroughs focused on WICOR strategies, including AVID Elective classes
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Participating in quarterly progress monitoring of AVID site goals, using data to drive continuous improvement
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These goals reflect our commitment to creating a culture of academic excellence, engagement, and continuous improvement for students, teachers, and leaders alike.
School-Wide Binder Check
School-Wide Binder Check: Fostering Organization and Success
At our school, we conduct a scheduled school-wide binder check twice each quarter to help students stay organized and on track with their academic goals. During these checks, teachers review students' binders to ensure they are maintaining organized notes, assignments, and materials needed for success in each class.
This practice reinforces the importance of organization, responsibility, and time management, all key skills that will help students excel both in school and beyond. By holding these regular binder checks, we support students in developing habits that contribute to their overall academic achievement and success.
AVID at AMS Newsletter
AVID at AMS: Building Pathways to College and Career Success
Welcome to the latest edition of the AVID at AMS newsletter! We are excited to share the progress and achievements of our AVID program this year, as we continue to support our students in their journey toward college and career readiness. Through AVID’s rigorous academic strategies, engaging activities, and strong community involvement, our students are developing the skills they need to succeed both in and out of the classroom. From weekly tutorials to our school-wide binder checks, every part of the AVID program is designed to empower students to take ownership of their learning. Stay tuned for more updates, as we highlight upcoming events, successes, and the continued growth of our AVID students at Alcorn Middle School!
November - December
January - February
March - April
AVID IN ACTION
2024-2025 Highlights
AVID HBCU Week
Our HBCU Spirit Week was a vibrant celebration of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), filled with exciting daily activities that engaged students and staff alike. Throughout the week, we featured trivia about local HBCUs, helping everyone learn more about the rich history and impact of these institutions. Each day, students participated in a variety of fun and educational events, culminating in a schoolwide service project. For the project, we came together to create care packages for college students, showing our support and appreciation for those pursuing higher education. It was a week of learning, community-building, and giving back, inspiring our students to continue the tradition of excellence and service that HBCUs represent.
AVID Impact Day
AVID Induction
AVID Induction Ceremony: Welcoming Our New AVID Students
Our AVID Induction Ceremony was a memorable and inspiring event as we welcomed a new group of students into the AVID program. The ceremony celebrated their commitment to academic excellence, college readiness, and personal growth. During the event, students, families, and staff came together to recognize the hard work and determination of our new AVID scholars. The ceremony marked the beginning of an exciting journey, where students will be equipped with the tools and strategies to succeed in school and beyond. We are proud of our new AVID inductees and look forward to supporting them as they take on new challenges and achieve their academic goals!
AVID Family Night
AVID Recruitment Day
2025 - 2026 Highlights
- 10 Days of WICOR
- AVID Impact Day
- AVID College Week
- AVID Induction
- Knights Talk Podcast
- AVID Family Night
- AVID Recruitment Day
10 Days of WICOR
Alcorn Middle’s 10-Day WICOR Rollout: Building a Culture of College Readiness
To kick off the school year, Alcorn Middle launched a dynamic 10-day school-wide AVID rollout focused on WICOR strategies—Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading. Each day introduced a targeted activity designed to build student engagement, academic skills, and classroom community.
- Day 1: Community Building – Students connect through the interactive “4 Corners” activity, fostering collaboration and movement.
- Day 2: Writing – Quickwrites and exit slips encourage reflection and low-pressure writing.
- Day 3: Inquiry – “Think–Pair–Share” promotes critical thinking and peer discussion.
- Day 4: Collaboration – “Give One, Get One” helps students exchange ideas and build collective knowledge.
- Day 5: Reading – “Mark the Text” introduces annotation strategies for deeper comprehension.
- Day 6: Organization – Students set up binders and planners to support academic organization.
- Day 7: Note-Taking – “2-Column Notes” provide a scaffolded entry into Cornell note-taking.
- Day 8: WICOR in Every Class – Teachers spotlight WICOR strategies during instruction to reinforce their use across subjects.
- Day 9: Goal-Setting – Students create academic and personal goals using SMART templates.
- Day 10: Celebration – A gallery walk and AVID Passport activity showcase student work and reflect on WICOR growth.
This rollout set the tone for a year of intentional learning and college readiness, empowering students with tools to succeed across all content areas.
AVID Impact Day
AVID College Week
AVID Induction
Knights Talk Podcast
AVID Family Night
AVID Recruitment Day
AVID APPLICATIONS 2025-2026
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a proven national program designed to support and assist all students to succeed in a college preparatory path for admission to universities and colleges.
Our goal is to provide all students with the essential resources needed to be successful in rigorous courses and to promote an awareness of the significance of higher education, as well as the limitless opportunities for their futures. As an academic support elective, AVID seeks to prepare students for college eligibility and empowers them to strive for academic excellence.
In the AVID class, students are educated on the numerous skills required to achieve academic success. Students receive daily instruction in note-taking, time management, organization, reading, writing, and study skills,
Students also learn about colleges and universities (the application and financial aid processes) through college field trips and are encouraged to explore career opportunities through curriculum, research, and guest speakers. AVID is offered here at Alcorn to students in grades 6, 7, and 8.
*Students need to apply and be accepted to this program.
Characteristics of an AVID Student
Students must....
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Have a typical GPA range of 2.0-3.5 when entering AVID
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have little to No attendance or discipline problems
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be willing to devote themselves to a minimum of one hour of homework each night
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Desire to attend a four year college or university
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be a first generation college student (first member of the family to attend college)
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Voluntarily decide to enter and stay in the program
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Complete an application and be accepted to this program
How to Apply:
Students must complete the provided application online and complete an in person or virtual interview with members of the Alcorn Middle School AVID Site Team.
After completing the application students and parents will be notified via email/phone call to schedule the interview. Once the interview is complete students and parents will be notified via mail no later than April 11, 2025.
