Advancement Via Individual Determination

What is AVID?
AVID is an academic program that focuses in writing as a tool of learning, the inquiry method, collaborative teamwork and reading. AVID students are enrolled in a rigorous college preparatory curriculum as well as an elective AVID class that provides: academic instructional, tutorial support, and motivational activities.
 

AVID Mission
The mission of AVID is to ensure that all students, especially students in the academic middle with academic potential:

• will succeed in the most rigorous curriculum
• will become educated and responsible participants and leaders in a democratic society
• will participate in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities

AVID Qualifications
Students who have both potential and desire to attend a 4-year college or university and...

• display appropriate classroom behavior
• have between a 2.5 and 3.5 GPA
• have a good attendance record
• demonstrate good work habits
• would like to take advanced courses
• receive tutoring to support learning goals

AVID Activities include:

• Participating in teambuilding activities
• Exploring college options
• Gaining awareness of professional careers
• Learning with college tutors
• Writing and note-taking for all classes
• Developing success strategies
• Visiting college campuses
• Interacting with guest speakers
• Participating in extracurricular and community activities