AVID Parent/Student Information Meeting, February 27th

Is your child interested in AVID for the 2019-2020 school year? Would you like to know more about the AVID program?

Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID) is a yearlong elective that teaches study skills, provides in class tutorials, encourages leadership and community service, and requires students to participate in courses of rigor. Recruitment for the 2019-2020 school year will get underway soon. If you are interested in your child joining AVID next year, or would just like more information, please attend the Parent/Student Information Night on Wednesday, February 27th, at 6 PM in the library. Our AVID coordinator, Mrs. Dyer, will present information about AVID at Rice and the high school level. Current and former Rice AVID students will share their experiences as well. 

What: AVID Parent/Student Information Night

When: Wednesday, February 27th, 6 PM

Where: Rice Library

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