Leodis V. McDaniel High School – Avid 9

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

At the 9th grade level of AVID, our primary focus is the building of habits that lead to success in academically rigorous high school courses. These habits include organization, note taking, studying and writing skills. Additionally, the curriculum addresses self-awareness that can support goal setting, such as team building and conflict resolution, learning styles and time management. Other class activities support higher order thinking, such as Philosophical Chairs and Socratic Seminars. Field trips and guest speakers are also included as opportunities that enrich our learning and expose us to the variety of college and career opportunities. Students are expected to maintain a large binder of all their courses, and it is checked for organization and notes. Students also prepare questions for Tutorial based on their current courses. These activities help form the habits now that students need to be admitted to and later succeed at a 4 year college program.