AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)

AVID begins in the 7th grade and continues through the 12th grade.

• 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

AVID targets students in the academic middle that have the potential to succeed in advanced courses.  The selection process is as follows:

• Recommendations are taken from teachers, counselors, and parents.  Students may also recommend themselves for the program.
• Interested students complete an application, written interview, and an oral interview.
• The AVID campus site team (composed of an administrator, a counselor, the campus AVID coordinator, and teachers from other subjects) selects the students for the program.

• Students must enroll in the AVID elective course which is taught during the school day.
• Students in AVID must commit to taking college-prep courses, including honors and Advanced Placement.
• Students must pursue participation in extracurricular activities and community service.
• Students must maintain an AVID binder with an agenda.
• Students must have a daily dedicated time for homework, studying and working on projects.

Monday: AVID curriculum
Tuesday: Tutorials
Wednesday: AVID curriculum
Thursday: Tutorials
Friday: Guest speakers, team building, Socratic Seminars, field trips