Bailey Middle – Avid 8

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

The eighth-grade AVID Elective course is the year of preparation for high school. The students will regularly exhibit and utilize the skills and strategies learned in the sixth and seventh grade AVID courses. Students will refine previous goals, focusing on their tran - sition to high school as part of a college preparatory path. Their writing will focus on completing all steps of the writing process and varying style, word choice, vocabulary, structure and voice. Students will transition from active learners to leaders. Other areas of focus include broadening their experiences with analyzing text and utilizing appropriate reading strategies, becoming more involved in the presentations of guest speakers and field trips, particularly as they relate to preparation and prior knowledge. Studen