Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is a college preparatory program for students in the "academic middle." These students are typically the first in their immediate family to attend college and fall into underrepresented groups on postsecondary campuses. With instructional strategies and support systems, AVID students have the potential to succeed in a rigorous course of study and be prepared to meet four-year college entrance requirements by mastering a college preparatory curriculum.
The foundation of the AVID program is an elective class that provides academic support for students who aspire to attend college. Students benefit from daily in-school instructional support in order to be successful in a college preparatory course of study. An AVID elective course content includes instruction intended to improve a variety of skills; tutorials designed to increase higher-level thinking and success in rigorous courses; and motivational activities, guest speakers, and college and career exploration.
AVID students attend English language arts, math, social science, and science courses where teachers are trained to incorporate AVID study skills and motivational strategies to encourage college. Throughout the day, AVID students are surrounded with peers and adults who share a commitment to academic excellence and who work together for student success. In AVID classrooms, students find high expectations, encouragement, day-to-day help, a vision of college as an expected and attainable goal, and guidance in and skills for reaching that goal. Ultimately, AVID provides an academic, social, and emotional support system as students work to succeed.
For more information about the AVID College Readiness System, please visit www.avid.org.
Student Responsibilities-
- Maintain satisfactory citizenship, behavior, and attendance in all classes.
- Maintain the AVID binder with assignment/grade sheets and daily notes in all classes.
- Complete all homework assignments given from all of your teachers each night.
- Maintain enrollment in college preparatory courses with at least a 2.5 GPA – working toward a 3.0 GPA.
- Prepare for and enroll in at least one AP class by junior year.
- Prepare for and enroll in at least one Honors class by sophomore year.
- Actively seek additional help in classes in which the student is earning below a C.
- Maintain at least a 3.0 in the AVID elective class.