• The AVID Curriculum is based on the acronym WICOR

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    Each year in the AVID elective, students work on all WICOR skills with the goal of refining and advancing their ability to practice these skills independently as they mature. 

    Click on the various links below to learn more about specific WICOR activities / strategies

     

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    AVID Strategies -

    AVID Strategies

    Students at Richardson High School discuss their favorite activities and strategies from their AVID classrooms

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    Organization  -

    Organization

    AVID students explain the methods they use to stay organized and accountable. 

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    Philosophical Chairs -

    Philosophical Chairs

    Another discussion technique but geared towards a debate format instead of a dialogue

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    Socratic Seminar -

    Socratic Seminar

    Learn more about this discussion technique that drives students to engage deeply with a text and come away with a higher-level understanding of a concept or topic. 

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    Cornell Notes -

    Cornell Notes

    A how-to-guide for the Cornell note-taking process 

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