Sammamish Senior High – El_101 Pre-Avid
Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester
The Pre-AVID Elective course is an introduction to the AVID philosophy. Students will develop awareness of the values accompanying academic goals and success. The course will focus on building self-confidence, communication skills in working with peers as well as build college ready academic skills so that students can experience greater success in their current classes. Pre-AVID students will learn habits of mind and cognitive routines proven to help them succeed in high school curriculum and college such as peer collaboration skills, questioning strategies, goal setting, note-taking as a process, organization, time-management and self-advocacy.
Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation and/or AVID site team recommendation
Grades: Middle School
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