AVID creates a classroom environment where kids are encouraged to take learning seriously and secondly see themselves as scholars.

AVID can help you in many different ways like when you go to class and turn to a section in your binder and be focused0n what you are doing. AVID teaches me  that one of the most successful tools for academic success is a neat, complete, and organized binder.

At Shoesmith School you can see the difference in students appearance.  Their shirts are neately tucked in while some proudly wear their avid polo shirts with the avid logo displayed.In the hallway you can see students checking their binders to make sure that they have the work ready for that class. I would say t hat they are more organized than before avid was introduced.