Chase Middle School is an AVID Showcase School

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In November 2019 Chase Middle School hosted its first AVID Showcase event. Educators from around the area attended to learn more about the AVID program and how Chase has found success with AVID implementation for over a decade. AVID Elective students were to stars of this successful event! Way to go Chase!

Check out some of the great pictures snapped that day!

WICOR STRATEGIES

The AVID program emphasizes the use of research-based instructional strategies for writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading.

WRITING

Writing strategies that can be found in an AVID building include quick writes, authentic writing, and focused note-taking.

INQUIRY

Inquiry strategies help stretch a learner by providing them with opportunities to delve deeper into content, engage in discussions, and learn through a tutorial process.

COLLABORATION

Students learn teamwork and collective responsibility through a variety of collaborative learning experiences. These strategies can range from the use of Kagan Cooperative Learning to project-based learning to Socratic Seminars.

ORGANIZATION

The AVID program works diligently to provide students with many opportunities to learn organizational and time management skills. Students use binders, focused notes, graphic organizers, and set personalized SMART goals.

READING

Reading is essential for all content areas. AVID strategies help students read the text in a critical manner in order to enhance their reading experiences. Strategies for reading include reciprocal reading, a focus on vocabulary, and marking the text.

AVID WEEKLY

AVID provides an engaging text for teachers at AVID sites with a corresponding 'reading to learn' and 'writing to learn' strategies. Text provided in AVID weekly is current and relevant to what students learn at school and in life. AVID staff can access these texts by logging into their MyAVID accounts.

Engage students in the highest quality of learning • Prepare students for responsible, productive citizenship • Inspire excellence for a lifetime

We Support Equal opportunities

The Topeka Public Schools, Unified School District No. 501 is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity. No person shall, on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, national origin or ancestry be denied lawful access to any appropriate educational service, program or activity provided by the school district. For students, the Title VI, Title IX and Section 504 compliance coordinator compliance coordinator is the General Counsel for the district. For employment, the EEO/AA and Title VII compliance officer is the general director of human resources. Compliance coordinators may be contacted at 624 S.W. 24th Street, Topeka, KS 66611-1294, (785) 295-3000.The clerk of the Board of Education has been designated to receive and redirect or handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, regulations and procedures. The clerk may be contacted by calling (785) 295-3059 or by writing to 624 S.W. 24th Street, Topeka, Kansas 66611-1294.