Course Descriptions

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)

AVID is a program for students that began in California 25 years ago. AVID now exists in 44 states and 17 countries. This program is designed to support students for success in a college-preparatory path and help prepare students in gaining career readiness and/or admittance to a four-year college or university. AVID is an academic, regularly scheduled elective class based on writing as a tool of learning, inquiry method, organization, critical reading and collaboration. AVID is a four-year program at Center High School. All AVID courses meet the G requirement for CSU and UC.

AVID 9

Prerequisite: Application and Interview

Course Length: Year Long (2 Semesters)

Course Description: This course is a college preparatory program designed to prepare students in the academic middle (2.0 – 3.5 GPA) with the tools necessary to succeed in high school and beyond. Students are supported by tutoring sessions twice weekly with trained tutors. The AVID elective class addresses all aspects of academic achievement, including organizational skills, time management, study skills, Cornell note taking, and a variety of writing processes. The AVID elective class will also provide opportunities in team building, guest speakers, college visits, and much more.

AVID 10

Prerequisite: Application and Interview

Course Length: Year Long (2 Semesters)

Course Description: This course is a college preparatory program designed to prepare students in the academic middle (2.0 – 3.5 GPA) with the tools necessary to succeed in high school and beyond. Students are supported by tutoring sessions twice weekly with trained tutors. The AVID elective class will address all aspects of academic achievement focusing on: Cornell note taking, Writing, Inquiry, and Collaboration. The AVID elective class will also provide opportunities in self exploration, team building, networking, guest speakers, college visits, exploration of college entrance requirements, and much more.

AVID 11

Prerequisite: Application and Interview and previous enrollment in AVID 9 or AVID 10.

Course Length: Year Long (2 Semesters)

Course Description: This course is a college preparatory program designed to prepare students with the tools necessary to succeed in high school and earn entrance to a four-year college or university. Students are supported by tutoring sessions twice weekly with trained tutors. The AVID elective class will address all aspects of academic achievement focusing on Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Reading, and Organization as well as the research process. The AVID elective class will also provide opportunities for college entrance and essay exam preparation, guest speakers, college visits, as well as practice for filling out college and scholarship applications.

AVID 12

Prerequisite: Application and Interview and previous enrollment in AVID 10 or AVID 11.

Course Length: Year Long (2 Semesters)

Course Description: This course is a college preparatory program designed to prepare students with the tools necessary to earn entrance to a four-year college or university. Students are supported by tutoring sessions twice weekly. The AVID elective class will address all aspects of academic achievement focusing on Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Reading, and Organization as well as the research process. The AVID elective class will also provide continued opportunities for college entrance and essay exam preparation, guest speakers, college visits, as well as guidance for filling out college,scholarship, and financial aid applications.