Author: Mandy Bartlett

Mission Statement:

AVID’s mission is to close the
opportunity gap by preparing all
students for college readiness
and success in a global society.

AVID is a college-preparatory program in which students will develop and reinforce attitudes, skills, and knowledge to successfully enter and complete advanced class work. The AVID program is aimed at directing students to a college-bound path. This will be done by holding tutorials, teaching organizational skills, and developing the learning process with critical thinking skills.
We will also be visiting colleges and participating in team building exercises.
Some of the topics to be covered in the AVID elective will include:

Study Skills	Note-taking	Team work	Tutorials
Career / Discovery	Discussions	College / Exploration	Organization / Skills
Test Taking Skills	WICOR Strategies	Self / Assessment	Peer Support

Principal:
Gary Weeden
Gary.Weeden@osceolaschools.net
407-891-6600 ext. 32100

Assistant Principals:
Jane Mabra
407-891-6600 ext. 32101
Lucile Schneider
Lucile.schneider@osceolaschools.net
407-891-6600 ext. 32104

Elective Teachers
Tracy Nedd– 8th grade
Tracy.nedd@osceolaschools.net
Nicole Perez—7th grade
Nicole.perez@osceolaschools.net
Jennifer Kelley—6th grade
Jennifer.kelley@osceolaschools.net

NCMS 6th Grade
Elective Teacher:
Jennifer Kelley
Jennifer.kelley@osceolaschools.net
407-891-6600 ext. 32879

2022-2023

2700N. Narcoossee Road
St. Cloud, FL 34771
407-891-3200

At Narcoossee Middle School, over 50% of the staff is AVID trained!
AVID began at Narcoossee Middle School in 2009.
Currently, there are 11 sections of AVID offered with 253 students enrolled which means that 19.1 % of the NCMS student population are AVID elective students.
Currently, we have two full time AVID Elective teachers for grades 6, 7, and 8 and our program is growing!

What does AVID do for students?

Teaches study and organizational skills
Strengthens their writing skills
Gives tutorial help through college tutors
Builds leadership potential
Teaches students to work collaboratively to be successful in the most rigorous courses
Assists students with the application process for colleges and universities
Helps students explore careers through guest speakers

Field Trips

6th grade	Full Sail University
6th grade	Daytona State College
7th grade	Valencia College —Osceola
7th grade	UCF
8th grade	Florida Southern
8th grade	Florida Polytechnic Un.

AVID Student Enrollment
All AVID students must complete the selection process to include teacher recommendations, grade & test score checks, and a face to face interview. Upon selection, AVID students sign a contract of agreement to uphold the requirements of the AVID program for the entire year.

We are a National Demonstration School

AVID National Demonstration Schools are exemplary models of the AVID College Readiness System. Demo schools must complete a rigorous validation process. In order for a school to be a demo, AVID must use the schoolwide approach, show evidence of student achievement, model best practices, have a committed team of educators, use inquiry based tutorials, exude a college going culture.
We are proud to say that NCMS is the only National Demonstration Middle School in Osceola County!

AVID HS Graduates

91.3 % plan to enroll in a college or university
58.3 % plan to enroll in a four year university
33% to enroll in a two year college