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AVID - Advancement Via Individual Determination

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is about dreaming big and making those dreams a reality.  AVID is a college-readiness system designed to increase the number of students who enroll in post-secondary institutions. Although AVID serves all students, it focuses on the least served students in the academic middle. The formula is simple - raise expectations of students and, with the AVID support system in place, they will rise to the challenge.

AVID is a program for students who have college dreams but need support in getting there.  A typical AVID student is B to C student who tends to perform well on tests and exams but has difficulty organizing themselves to get classroom assignments done on time.   

AVID is not:

•      A quick fix.  It is a progressive program.  Students build their skills year after year.  
•      An "at risk" program.
•      A "school within a school".  It is an academic elective within the school timetable.
•      A homework block.  AVID teachers follow a set curriculum. 
•      For everyone.  It targets the student in the academic middle. 

It's important to note that AVID is very much like an exercise program.  Unless the student uses the skills learned on a consistent basis, the student will not benefit from the program.  Simply enrolling into the program will not lead to greater achievement if the student does not utilize the tools and strategies given.

AVID is designed to increase schoolwide learning and performance.  As a result, the AVID Elective teachers and subject area teachers have received training in AVID curriculum and strategies.  The mission of AVID is to ensure that ALL students, and most especially students in the middle with academic potential capable of completing a post-secondary prepatory path.

What students can expect from the AVID class:

• Teaches study and organizational skills.
• Uses English as a writing tool for learning.
• Strengthens their writing skills.
• Gives tutorial help through college and peer tutors.
• Teaches students to work collaboratively to be successful in the most rigorous courses.
• Takes students to visit colleges and universities.
• Assists students with post-secondary application process.
• Helps students explore careers through guest speakers. 
• Replaces Planning 10 and GT 11/12 curriculum.

Eligibility for the AVID Program for 2009-2010

Students may apply to the AVID program at any grade level.

There are 4 stages of the application process.

• Students must fill out an application form and submit it to an AVID teacher or the school counselor.
• All applications are reviewed by a panel of teachers and scored according to AVID specific criteria.
• Students are interviewed by an AVID teacher and/or the school counselor.
• Students are informed of their admittance to the program before the end of the school year.

Students currently in the AVID program must indicate their determination to continue with the program on their Course Selection form.

Below you'll find a news report out of California regarding the impact of the AVID program. 

Check out this CBS NewsAVID article today!