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AVID has turned my life around in relation from organization to life skills. Ms. Triplett has taught me to stay on top of my work because grades do reflect your future. With organization skills, I have learned to discipline myself. I’ve learned to keep my grades up, manage my time, and make the right decisions on my own without anyone telling me. Without AVID, my grades wouldn’t be as high as they are and I would probably be on the verge of just passing.

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This year was my first year in AVID and I have learned countless skills I will need in my future. This school started out overwhelming until my AVID skills started to kick in. I started this year with a messy binder, little skills in note taking, an unorganized Google Drive, and multiple unread emails. Because of AVID this has all changed. I now have an organized binder, Google Drive, and inbox. I know how to take Cornell Notes that I can understand and how to review them daily.  We do TRFs every Thursday and Tuesday and my grades have been improving. AVID has also helped me with my communications skills. I know I can build up my confidence. This is what AVID has done for me this year.

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I have decided to take AVID because I wanted to take on a challenge, be ready for college, and to be organized. I wanted to take on a challenge like AVID because I know I can face and overcome those challenges. The things that I like about AVID are my peers, the hands on learning, and how much we all connect. This year in AVID has taught me so many things. I have learned to be organized, that sometimes it’s okay to not be okay, how to take Cornell Notes, repetition, and that you always have someone to talk to. AVID has helped me become a better person because it taught me how to find myself. When I got lost or off track and even when I was feeling down I have had someone I could talk to. The learning environment is great. If one student has a problem his/her peers are always there to help. We are more than a class and classmates we are the AVID Family.

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I have been in AVID for two school years now at Muller Road Middle School. I think that it has made me a more organized student. I use my agenda more often which helps me follow along when I’m doing my homework and be more productive at home. I am also taking more notes in class that I can study from which is helpful because I have trouble with studying.

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I’ve been in AVID for two years, in those two I have learned how to communicate better with people.This communication is helpful because when I get ready for college I will be able to talk to the professor and will be able to relate to them. AVID also taught how to take notes neat. Those notes helped me raise my grades and it helped me get repetitions on what I’ve already learned just so I could be ready for my test/quiz the next week or day. Studying was something I didn’t really know how to do but, when I got in AVID I learned some good study habits and  how notes can help me study especially Cornell Notes. When I get in college I will be ready and prepared.

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What I like about AVID is that we learn how to take notes and my notes help me prepare for test and quizzes that I might have coming up. I also like doing TRF's because sometimes when my teacher doesn't break down the steps and explain it to me, the tutors will. They help me through the problem and give me  different ways to solve for the problem if their is one.

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When I first started AVID I found it confusing. Then once I fused the AVID expectations to my schedule I noticed I was being more successful everywhere. Within the AVID family, it is okay to express your problems without being judged. It also helped me study-wise and my grades improved.

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I like AVID because it helps me in my other classes. AVID has helped me with Cornell Notes. Before AVID I did not really know what they were and now I know what they are and I can take them. It also has helped me with other classes when we do tutorials. I have also became less nervous when I am speaking in front of people. That is why I like AVID and how it has helped me.

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As I notice the year coming to an end, I pay more attention to the AVID family I’ve grown accustomed to. Throughout the few years I’ve been involved in the AVID group, it has brought countless positive things. The more I’ve been around my peers, I feel I’ve been changing for the better. Additionally, I have legitimately enjoyed being around my classmates. From discussing important topics, being pushed to your academic limits, and laughing together. AVID is a group I think everyone should experience at one point or another. Morally, AVID is sort of like your own personal support group; you always have someone in your corner, backing you up and encouraging. I have truly enjoyed this AVID experience, and I hope anyone who needs a chance to better themselves, joins AVID.

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AVID has helped me tremendously in my school life. Before I was placed into this program I had no organization and was constantly losing assignments. As a result I had many 0’s in the grade book. This brought my grade down tremendously and I was struggling in a class or two. I came to AVID and learned how to become organized and study. As a result I don’t loose assignments and now know how to study if I am confused on a topic.

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The AVID kids are always using their agenda and take initiative to help other students work with their notes. They teach the other kids how to do it right.
-Señora Whitcomb

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In AVID, I enjoyed learning how to take notes, organize my online and paper documents, and how to improve my grades through TRF’s. Notes help me in many ways. For example, they help me improve my studying methods. Notes organize the things we learn in class and put into a format that I can easily study. Being organized online and in my binder helps me better manage my time. When my documents are organized, I know where they are and don’t have to look through everything to find it. Not having to go through all of my stuff, saves me time and effort. I use that extra effort for something useful, like doing my work. My grades improve a lot from TRF ’s and notes. My TRF ’s explain the things I don’t understand in class. For example, in math I have a lot of questions that I don't have time to ask. My TRF’s give me the opportunity to ask these questions so I can stay on track in math. These are all just a view ways AVID helps me.

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I like how we do tutorials. Tutorials help me with problems and misunderstandings I have in class. It is also fun to help other students with their misunderstandings. I also like when we get to read in class. Reading in class has helped me with my reading log. I also like Cornell Notes because it helps me get the important things instead of writing everything down. It also helps me remember the important facts instead of remembering things that aren't important. This is important because I will be able to study for my test better. Cornell notes will also help me build learning tools I will need later in life.

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Cornell Notes is the best way to study for your test quizzes. Taking Cornell Notes is a process. My favorite thing in AVID was mostly the support from the AVID teacher.

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Before I started AVID, I was very unorganized and confused about a lot of things. I know that AVID helped me tremendously with getting organized and bringing my grades up. The tutorials that we would do every week in AVID, helped me so much because I was finally able to get help with any curriculum I needed help. My testing scores began to rise and I realized that I was showing so much improvement and I felt like a different person. AVID is one of the best programs that I have ever joined I finally got the hands on attention I needed. When I joined AVID I quickly realized that this wasn’t just going to be a normal class it was actually going to help me a lot. In AVID you really have the best support team and you know that there’s going to be someone there to help you if you ask and actually try.

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What I like about AVID is that you are able to talk about anything without being afraid someone is going to say something is mean. It's like you have a family at school that you can share anything to. AVID has helped me academically, and mentally, and here’s how. So in my science class i was failing for 3rd quarter and I wanted to change that so I started doing my work. Currently, I have a C and I'm not done working. If any time I needed help, Ms. Triplett will be there.

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I’ve been in AVID for 2 years now and I’ve accomplished so much. In AVID, I like that we can work as a group when someone needs help. AVID has helped me become a more mature student and individual.

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What I like about AVID is that I can go to college and get a great job. I would love to be successful in life like my family and friends...I would like to have a great life in college. Life requires me to take notes like we do in AVID and core classes, to study in a quiet place, and drink some Starbucks with friends. We will quiz each other and make sure we graduate.

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In AVID I learned a lot on how to be prepared for college. I learned how to take notes, how to make sure I’m working hard to bring my grades up, how to make a SMART goal, etc.
First, I learned that Cornell Notes are like a study guide. If done correctly, they can provide quiz questions, information, and summaries that can help you when studying for a test. When taking Cornell Notes I learned that you need to use the following steps. First, “notes on right." While you are going through a lesson, or reading, you should write down little bullet points on the right side of the paper. Don’t write complete sentences cause that could make things a lot more difficult to study. Next is “questions on the left." Once you have FINISHED the right side of your notes you add questions to each of the different sections. You should have 1 question per section. Make sure that you think when writing these questions. Don’t make them have one word answers. As Ms.Triplett told us at the beginning of the year: make sure you can answer them in paragraphs, or in detailed responses (no yes or no questions). The third step is to write your summaries. Once you have finished the right and left side you add a summary at the end. Just sum up your notes. Last you mark up the text. Use stars, exclamation points, and highlighting to label your notes.

Another thing I learned in AVID is how to make a SMART goal. This helps us to set goals for ourselves that are specific and basically give us the steps to achieve them.

One other thing that I will mention (there are many other things) that I learned in this class, is about your “Code”. Towards the end of the year we started reading this book called “The Code” by Mawi Asgedom. This book helped me and the class learn about five main steps to having a successful life. Each step showed us how to make sure that we are on the right track to success. It gave us examples on things that really happened, and activities to make posters, answer questions, etc. This book really helped me to see how important success is. It gave us things to think about. For one thing; the turbo button. This is something that we learned can help us go “turbo” in life, like in a video game. It explained to us that it’s hard to find, but once you do find it you have a higher chance of a successful life.

In conclusion, this year in AVID has really helped me. Not only on the way to college, but also to being successful in life.

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Having AVID helped me a lot this year. This program has encouraged me to continue to work hard this year and the following years to come. At first having to be organized was very hard but I was soon able to adapt. I soon realized that trying to find papers was a breeze and there was no more stress. I feel like taking AVID this year really helped me and prepared me.

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AVID has helped me mentally and educationally throughout the year in a variety of ways. AVID has taught me organizational skills, SLANT, to ask questions, engage in my learning, utilize what I have learned and more. All of these have impacted my grades tremendously at an astonishing rate. For example at the beginning of the year I was struggling to keep my grades high for I had not learned how to maintain any of these skills. I now urge to move forward in life and school. I know I will go to college one day because of AVID. What I like most about AVID is Ms. Triplett. She pushes me to do my best in school and all my classes. She gives us pointers in life and even though we have some up’s and down’s Ms. Triplett somehow always brightens up the room and your day. I think this world itself would be a better place if we had more AVID classes and more Ms. Triplett’s.

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My name is Asia. I am a 7th grade AVIDer. This was my first year in AVID. In my experience in AVID, I have learned that AVID is an amazing place to help me future thrive. AVID has helped me learn so much about what my future holds. Not only that but what I want to do with my future. At first I found no point in being organized, but now I do. When you are organized you can stay on top of your work and when it's time to turn it in you will have no problem doing so. When I stay organized I feel better about myself. In AVID, every Tuesday and Thursday we do tutorials. Tutors come in to help us solve and questions or concerns that we have about our classes. I personally like doing tutorials because it helps me better understand what I am learning in my classes. AVID also helps me stay organized and prepare me for my classes. I am blessed to have such and AMAZING AVID teacher like Ms.Triplett. She has helped me make myself comfortable with who I am and who I would like to be. She and AVID have helped me set life goals that I can accomplish. The reason I say that so confidently is because AVID has taught me to be confident and to have confidence in everything I do, Also It has taught me to put 100% in each and everything I do. As of right now I feel comfortable telling each and every one what I AM GOING TO do in my future. I have learned to have respect for each and everyone around me. You may not agree with everyone but that's okay. AVID and Ms.Triplett have helped me through so much. When I go through hardships in my life I will always come to Ms. Triplett. She always has the right answer to my life problems. Sometimes it is easier said than done but I will ALWAYS trust her Advice and every word that will ever come out of her mouth. She is like my Godmother. The AVID classroom and environment is my second home. I am so happy that I was able to experience such an amazing program. I would recommend each and everybody for AVID.

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I like that I can be open to my friends and teacher. It has helped me manage my time and get on the right track to be organized.

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I like the fact that AVID helps you organize and help you clear up confusion  in other classes. AVID has helped me organize my school life and learn other valuable skills.

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One thing I really like about AVID is tutorials. I like tutorials because it’s another way of studying. When you present in a tutorial, the people in your group will give feedback as well as the tutor. Tutorials have helped me pass my tests or quizzes.

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In Avid I like how you get to learn and prepare for the future. It helps you with life experiences and prepares you for how many notes you will have to take in college. In AVID you take the extra mile so you can be able to go to the college you want. We look at colleges we want to go to, and the careers you may look into for when you grow up. The life experiences I learn in AVID help me for in the real world. It has also helped me to understand that changes aren’t always bad and that they can be good.

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AVID has taught me a lot about organization. Another thing that I like about it is the Cornell Notes we have to take everyday and turn it in on Monday for a grade. It is really fun and I enjoy it every time. AVID has helped me put everything organize and not in a big mess to where I can’t find it. It helps me get better grades at everything that I do.

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What I like about AVID...Honestly I love AVID and I feel like it has helped me become a better person and student. I like that it has prepared me to study and take notes on challenging topics. I also feel like Ms. Triplett is helping me to reach my full potential, but i'm not quite there yet. It has also helped me to act better and to reach life goals and be a good person.

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I am an AVID student. I have been an AVID student since I was in the 6th grade. I like that AVID helps me take quality notes. We have tutorials when we are having trouble in a class, and we read different books that helps us through school and life in general. AVID has helped me when I am having trouble in a class by having tutoring sessions in class and by using TRF's which you do on any topic that you are having trouble with.

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I like getting good grades on my Cornell Notes because they help me continue my repetition. This has helped me get better grades on my tests and quizzes.

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What I like about AVID is that we do a lot of things that make your life easier; taking notes, self reflection, etc.

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The reason I joined AVID was for me to become more organized and prepare for college. AVID has molded me into the person I wanted to be a year ago. It helped me get out of my comfort zone. I have Ms. Triplett to thank for that. AVID has definitely helped me more than I thought it would. I'm more organized and I know more or less what I want to be when I grow up. I'd like to be a successful lawyer and entrepreneur.

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What I like about AVID is how I've learned to be and stay organized. I like how I've been trained to reach my point of confusion. AVID has helped me improve my grades as well as personally. It has helped me advance and plan out my life. I'm more prepared for college and whatever happens afterwards.

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AVID has helped me by teaching me organization skills, time management, and how to be proactive. I have also been given the opportunity to bring my questions to class have help from my peers and tutors every Tuesday and Thursday. I was taught how to organize all my work on Google Drive. That's a good skill to have! It will make it a lot easier to find documents , presentations, graphs, etc. I have also learned time management. Before I couldn't find the time to do anything. I was procrastinating when it came to getting stuff done. Time management is a very important skill. without it I wouldn't be able to get any work done. I like that AVID teaches you important things that our core classes don't. I am grateful to have been accepted.

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What I like about AVID is the resources that it has given me. I know how to stay organized and manage my time.

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i like that AVID keeps me organized and everyone is positive. Everyone is open minded and Ms. Triplett will help you with anything you need. It has helped me by making sure I am organized so I can find my notes and study. If I never got into AVID, I have no clue what I would be like.

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I really do enjoy being in AVID! My teacher is amazing! Mama T, or Ms. Triplett, stays on us to make sure that we are getting our work done. Also she gives us many life lessons. The main thing that I like about AVID is that we do tutorials and they help me make 100's on classwork assignments. Also, I like that we take Cornell Notes because I can use them as a study tool. They way that AVID has helped me is by improving my grades and how to help others!

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AVID has helped me be more organized. AVID also helped me be on top of my work. I like how we are serious but also have fun. I AVID we learn a lot about each other and I like that.

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AVID has helped me a lot. It has taught me how to stay organized. I have also learned how to be respectful when talking to adults in person and through email. AVID has taught me to be responsible for my grades and to keep them up. I love the projects we do too.

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I like how AVID has helped me a lot educationally, physically, and mentally.

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My AVID teacher is worried about our grades and our social life, not just about what's going on in her classroom. She makes sure all her students know how to separate themselves from distractions. This year, I have been on top of all my work. It has been my top priority.

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I like how AVID is preparing me for college. I like how I'm learning how to take notes on my own.

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AVID has helped me in many ways in the in the past two years. Any where from life skills to organization. One of the best things that AVID has taught me is/was self confidence. Especially in math. For examples, in the beginning of 6th grade, I believe that I was just terrible at math and that I could not learn how to do it. Then I met Ms. Triplett. She opened up a whole other side of me that I love. Along with this, it has helped me stay on track and to stay organized. Some of the many things that I like about AVID are the feel of a family environment and also having people that I know I can talk to. Having the feelings of having a second family has helped me and many others in my class. Triplett is the kind of teacher that makes you feel like she in your momma. Some of the things that i have needed to talk to her about, like friends, I know that she will give me her honest opinion. This has benefited my academics because I can "get it off my shoulders." If I did not have AVID in my life in my 6th and 7th grade year, I don't know how I would have survived.

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I like the help that I get from the tutors and Ms. Triplett. They help me keep going and push me towards my goals and success. It helps to have people understand how I feel with the thoughts in my head.