AVID
What is AVID?
Advancement Via Individual Determination.
AVID is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the achievement gap by preparing all students for college and other post-secondary opportunities.
AVID is a college preparatory program where students in the academic middle are being prepared for four-year college eligibility. While in AVID, students are enrolled in the school's most rigorous classes, such as AP and Accelerated and attend a yearlong academic elective class-called AVID-taught by a trained AVID teacher. Each grade level has its own curriculum which is taught 3 days a week and the tutorial support is 2 days a week. The tutorials have a college student, or a former college student, who facilitates the student led tutorial groups where inquiry and collaboration take place. AVID helps ensure that students, once accepted to college, possess the high-level skills they need for college success.
What is an AVID student?
AVID students must be hard working, have a positive attitude, and be collaborative in nature. They must have a strong desire to attend school beyond high school and have the Individual Determination to do what takes to get there. AVID students are placed in college preparatory classes (Acc./AP) designed to fulfill the requirements needed for entry into college. AVID students have the potential for success in these courses, but need support from teachers, AVID students, and university tutors.