The Mission of AVID is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.

Best Practices Towards Success:

AAMI

Updates about the African American Male Initiative is a program available through AVID. The goal of this program is to help close the achievement gap among Afrian American male students. This program is currently available in six pilot schools across the country. James Bowie High School currently has 39 young men involved with this program. We are actively recruiting incoming 9th graders for this program. If you would like more infomration on the program, please contact the AVID coordinator. News Release>>

AAMI Wrap Session

AVID

As part of Global Youth Service Day Bowie High School's AVID Program has chosen to work with the North Texas Food Bank and conduct a canned food drive. You can help your community by taking time to donate food or money through this virtual food drive. Please use the link below to complete your donation.

http://vad.aidmatrix.org/vadxml.cfm?driveid=3412

AVID Students Attend Exposition

Junior AVID students, Wendy C. and Betty M. completed an internship this summer with MHMR of Tarrant County through the Texas A & M Health Disparities Academy. Due to their hard work and dedication, Dr. Mary Shaw, Director of the Center for the Study of Health Disparities, selected Wendy and Betty to attend the American Public Health Association Exposition in November held in Philadelphia, PA. The student will work with Dr. Shaw to present the research findings from the summer internship.

Shamarah Batts
AVID Coordinator
sbatts@aisd.net

Student Handbook coming soon...

What is AVID?

In the NEWS...."AVID classes push students to reach full potential"

Avid adj.: enthusiastic; ardent; characterized by vigorous pursuit [ L avidus,eager for knowledge]

AVID is a college preparatory program for grades six through twelve that empowers students to succeed in a rigorous academic curriculum.

The goal of AVID is to educate the whole student by unifying six important elements of
education: students, curriculum, faculty, skills, parents, and community.

The AVID curriculum includes instruction in study skills, organizational skills, communication skills, writing, test-taking strategies, personal development, and team-building.

TEN REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS IN AVID

1. Being in AVID is a privilege and enrollment in the program is an honor.
2. Behave accordingly in each class and in all activities where you represent our school.
3. Be an active learner: be attentive, take Cornell notes in each class.
4. AVID is a class. Complete all AVID assignments and remember that AVID students write because of the maxim “How do I know what I think until I see what I write?”
5. Come prepared to study groups and tutorials. Have all class notes, texts, handouts, and any other necessary materials. Be aware that study groups and tutorials are not a replacement for homework time. They are study sessions with college tutors. As a group
   member, help others and, in turn, receive help from members of the group.
6. Be prepared for all classes with your AVID binder that includes all assigned work completed and ready to submit at the beginning of the class.
7. Stay on top of your grades by taking the responsibility for your own learning. If you start to fall behind, request help from the teachers and/or tutors.
8. Pre-AP and AP courses are challenging and you may see a decline in your grades in the beginning. This will require extra time and effort by utilizing before or after school tutoring.
9. Participate as an active member in all fund-raising, community service and field trip activities.
10. Participate in the program throughout high school.