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Introduction

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What is AVID?

AVID is offered as an elective course that, like any other class, meets regularly. Each week, students receive two hours of instruction, two hours in tutor led study groups, and one hour in motivational activities and academic survival skills, including critical reading and writing skills. AVID students are encouraged to take  honors/advanced placement courses. AVID seniors who have completed three years in the AVID elective may receive University of California a-g elective credit upon completion of the AVID Seminar class.

AVID Mission

The mission of AVID is to ensure that ALL students, and most especially the least served students who are in the middle:

  • will succeed in a rigorous curriculum,

  • will complete a rigorous college preparatory path,

  • will enter mainstream activities of the school,

  • will increase their enrollment in four year colleges, and

  • will become educated and responsible participants and leaders in a democratic society.

AVID’s systemic approach is designed to support students and educators as they increase schoolwide/districtwide learning and performance.

 

Students


As an AVID student, you must commit to a challenging and rigorous curriculum. This will help you excel in your academics, making college an attainable goal. As an AVID student, you will:

  • Take individual responsibility for your own success.

  • Want to succeed.

  • Believe you can succeed.

  • Show positive attitudes toward yourself and others.

  • Be open to new experiences in all phases of the program.

  • Want to become an independent learner.

  • Come to class on time and prepared.

  • Serve as a role model for other students.

  • Share your work for the purpose of improving it.

  • Be willing to study in groups.

  • Keep your parents informed of your progress.

  • Become involved in campus activities including joining clubs and / or participating in sports.

Parents

As an AVID parent, there are things you can do to support your child’s academic success. As an AVID parent, you will:

  • Support the academic goals of your student.

  • Show interest in your student’s schoolwork.

  • Provide your student a time and place to study.

  • Be insistent and supportive that your student completes homework assignments.

  • Be in regular contact with all your student's teachers.

AVID Student Profile

The AVID student is a student with academic potential:

  • Average-to-high test scores

  • 2.0-3.5 GPA

  • College potential with support

  • Desire and determination

The AVID student meets one or more of the following criteria:

  • First in family to attend college

  • Historically least served in four-year colleges (e.g., underrepresented as a racial or ethnic group)

  • Low income

  • Special circumstances