CLASS OF 2010  AVID: More than just Notes!

The AVID Senior Seminar is the culmination of a student’s years in the AVID program. The course involves substantial critical reading, writing, and thinking. The course focuses on testing, college preparation, college and career exploration, and the financial aid process. Senior Seminar students are expected to participate in and eventually act as moderators for Socratic Seminars. These discussions move beyond didactic instruction and assist students in gaining multiple perspectives on texts, supporting arguments with clear reasoning and evidence, and developing their critical thinking skills to the degree necessary for success in college. Senior Seminar students are required to produce an extended, reflective portfolio that showcases their accomplishments in high school.