Welcome to the AVID 2007-08 school year! The AVID program at Pikesville High School is designed to increase school-wide learning. The mission of the AVID program is to ensure academic excellence and adequately prepare students for matriculation into a four-year college. AVID combines rigor with support that includes the student’s individual determination. The focus areas of study include WIC-R strategies, organization, time management, test preparation, and language development. During the academic year, motivational speakers, career development and field trips will also enhance the  educational experience.

• Socratic Seminars
• Cornell note taking
• The writing process
• Inquiry
• Collaboration
• Reading
• Field Trips - educational and cultural
• Career based lectures - motivational Fridays
• SAT/PSAT preparation
• Rigorous college preparatory activities
• Daily language skills
• Notebook checks
• Tutorials

• Increase GPA to 2.5 or better
• Maintain an AVID Portfolio
• Participate and be prepared for tutorials
• Follow guidelines for cooperative group activities
• Join a PHS club or complete service learning hours