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Old Orchard Junior High staff describe AVID program and college-going supports

Board of Education, School District 68 (Skokie SD 68) · February 20, 2025
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Summary

Assistant Principal Ferial Atto and science teacher Garrett Zika presented on the AVID program, saying it builds time management, critical thinking, study techniques and note-taking skills and supports a college-going culture among students at Old Orchard Junior High.

Assistant Principal Ferial Atto and science teacher Garrett Zika described the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program at Old Orchard Junior High during the Feb. 20 board meeting. They said AVID "focuses on equipping students with essential skills such as time management, critical thinking, study techniques, and note-taking strategies." The presentation emphasized practices intended to promote a college-going culture.

The board received the highlights as an informational item; no action was taken. The minutes record the presentation under Superintendent's Reports as a curriculum and student-support update, indicating the district continues to spotlight programs intended to increase postsecondary readiness.