Willowridge High School – AV8111 - AVID Grade 8

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

The eighth-grade AVID Elective course is the year of preparation for high school. Students will refine previous goals, focusing on their transition 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. Other areas of focus include increasing the use of technology, building upon their test preparation and test-taking knowledge, analyzing text, and utilizing appropriate reading strategies in various settings. Students will become more involved in the presentations of guest speakers and field Trips. Application and interview with approval by a campus committee