What is AVID?
AVID is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the achievement gap by preparing all students for college and other postsecondary opportunities.
AVID is open to incoming freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors who are motivated and would benefit from additional support.
The AVID Student Profile
The ideal AVID candidate is one who works hard in school and strives for good grades, wants to challenge him or herself and wants to enter college after graduation.
AVID students have academic potential with average to high test scores. They have:
AVID
Provides students with instruction and skills important to academic success
Provides support for success in college preparatory coursework
Motivates students to seek a college education
Increases participant's level of college and career awareness
Prepares students for eligibility for four-year colleges and universities
Provides students with the tools and strategies they need to set and reach their post-secondary goals
Teaches skills and behaviors for academic success
Provides intensive support with tutorials and strong student/teacher relationships
Creates a positive peer group for students
Develops a sense of hope for personal achievement gained through hard work and determination.
Ask Yourself the Following Questions
Do you want to attend college?
Do you self-advocate (ask for help when you need it)?
Do you take notes, write down assignments and study for tests and quizzes.?
Do you feel like your current grades don't accurately reflect your effort in school?
Do you want to challenge yourself in higher-level classes?
Do you want to reach your full academic potential?
Are you interested?
Follows these steps:
Speak to your teacher about your interest.
Speak to your guidance counselor.
Speak with your parents/guardians about your interest. Parental involvement is important to this program.
You will hear from the AVID Coordinator to set up a meeting to discuss your enrollment in the class.
