AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a college readiness system for elementary through higher education that is designed to increase school-wide learning and performance.
AVID supports students on the college track: acceleration instead of remediation. The formula is simple—raise expectations of students and, with the AVID support system in place, they will rise to the challenge.
AVID is an academic elective course taken during the school day. Students are selected to enroll in an AVID class after an application process. Students learn organizational and study skills, work on critical thinking and asking probing questions, get academic help from peers and college tutors, and participate in enrichment and motivational activities that make college seem attainable. Students enrolled in AVID are typically required to enroll in at least one of their school’s toughest classes, such as honors or Advanced Placement, in addition to the AVID elective.
Learn More at: https://www.avid.org/what-avid-is
Department Chair: Kellie Goforth
kjgoforth@aacps.org
Click here to apply: NCHS AVID Application
🍎 Pre-requisite course(s) must be completed first
The AVID elective provides a strong, relevant writing and reading curriculum, study skills, assistance with organization and time management, college research, and tutoring. Students will develop their organizational skills using the AVID Binder, participate in rigorous tutorials aimed at improving inquiry and collaboration techniques, and improve their knowledge of subject matter in all academic classes using Cornell notes. AVID 9 serves as a transition from middle school to high school where students will continue their focus on acceptance into a four-year college or university of their choice. Students in AVID 9 are expected to prepare for a rigorous high school schedule that includes challenging honors and AP courses.
The AVID elective provides a strong, relevant writing and reading curriculum, study skills, assistance with organization and time management, college research, and tutoring. Students will develop their organizational skills using the AVID Binder, participate in rigorous tutorials aimed at improving inquiry and collaboration techniques, and improve their knowledge of subject matter in all academic classes using Cornell notes.
The AVID elective provides a strong, relevant writing and reading curriculum, study skills, assistance with organization and time management, college research, and tutoring. AVID 11 builds upon the skills and techniques developed in AVID 6-10, by working towards the goal of college acceptance. To this end, students receive support preparing for their SAT/ACT tests, finding and narrowing down their best fit colleges, writing their college essay, and preparing for senior year. Students also receive support for their honors and Advanced Placement courses and skills and strategies to prepare for the academic rigors of college as well as support selecting appropriate courses to best prepare students for college.
The AVID elective provides a strong, relevant writing and reading curriculum, study skills, assistance with organization and time management, college research, and tutoring. AVID 12 builds upon the skills and techniques developed in AVID 6-11, by working towards the goal of college accepted. To this end, students receive support filling out college applications, building resumes, finding scholarships, and preparing for the transition from high school to college. Students also receive support for their honors and Advanced Placement courses and acquire skills and strategies to prepare for the academic rigors of college. Students in AVID 12 are expected to apply to four-year colleges or universities, find and apply to scholarships, and research possible majors and careers.
🍎 Students must have taken AVID 11
The AVID academic elective class utilizes trained tutors to guide the AVID students toward academic and personal excellence. Tutors are active participants in the learning, growth, and personal development of the AVID students. NCHS seniors may apply to become AVID Tutors by meeting with their AVID teacher or Ms. Goforth
🍎 Students must have taken AVID 11 & be enrolled in AVID 12