student access to rigorous curriculum.

As
Jefferson Davis students from colleges and universities,
tutors receive formal training and also
Middle School What is AVID?
serve as role models. AVID students who
continue their education in college often
AVID provides academic instruction and return to the program as tutors.
support to prepare students for success in
high school and beyond.
AVID motivates and equips students to see
themselves as successful college-bound
students.
AVID develops leadership skills and
cultivates good habits for successful students. The Jefferson Davis Middle AVID
Student
 Has both the potential and desire to
attend a 4-year college or university

The AVID Curriculum  Display appropriate classroom

Mission Statement:
“AVID's mission is to close the
achievement gap by preparing all
students for college readiness and
success in a global society.”
The AVID curriculum, based on rigorous
standards, it is driven by and focuses on
the WICOR method, which stands for
writing, inquiry, collaboration,
organization, and reading. AVID
curriculum is used in AVID elective
classes, in content-area classes in AVID
schools, and even in schools where the
AVID elective is not offered.
behavior
 Have between a 2.0 and 3.5 GPA
 Have a good attendance record
 Demonstrate good work habits
 Complete an application and
interview process

 Enrolled in rigorous coursework and

The AVID Tutor enrolled in the AVID elective class.
Tutors are essential to the success of the
AVID elective class, where they facilitate

AVID Parent
AVID parents encourage their
students to achieve academically,
may participate in site team
meetings, and maintain regular
contact with the AVID coordinator
and AVID elective teachers.
AVID School Wide
School wide AVID improves
leadership, systems, instruction, and
culture of a school, ensuring college
and career readiness for EVERY
student.
1. Leadership- School leadership
sets the vision and tone to
promote college readiness and
exemplify the high expectations
for every student. 
2. Systems-are put in place to support (904) 573-1060
governance, curriculum and
instruction, data collection and
analysis, professional learning, and
student and parent outreach to ensure
college readiness for every student. 
3. Instruction- Teachers will utilize the
AVID strategies in their daily
instruction to maximize student
learning and achievement.
If you have questions or desire more
4. Culture-  The school’s culture information about our program please feel
reflects and demonstrates the idea that free to contact Devin Woodmore, AVID Site
every student can and will be
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successful, and it is the duty of every
educator to see that every student is
taught the skills and given the tools
needed to be successful in college and
beyond. Principal, Andrea Talley
AVID Site Coordinator, Devin Woodmore
Jefferson Davis Middle School
7050 Melvin Rd Jacksonville,
FL 32210
AVID Activities
 As a part of the AVID program
students will participate in the
following activities:

Team building activities

Exploring college options

Career Awareness

Group Tutorials

Writing Process

Cornell Way note taking system

Success Strategies

College Campus Visits

Guest Speakers

Community Service

AVID students are enrolled in a

rigorous curriculum as well as an
elective

The AVID elective class provides

academic instruction, tutorial support
and motivational activities.