Are YOU an AVID Scholar??

JICHS AVID Recruit Video.mp4

What AVID is...

A program for "upper-to-middle" academic students. These students have the potential for honors/AP/IB work, but need academic support paired with rigor.
AVID combines rigor with support that includes each student's individual determination & the support of teachers & other AVID students.

What AVID is not...

an "at risk" program. It is designed to support students who would not otherwise attend and graduate from a 4-year university to do just that.
a study hall dedicated to completing outside schoolwork
for students who fail to complete any of their homework.
for students who consistently earn "D"s & "F"s in their coursework.
for unmotivated students. AVID students must have individual determination.

A Typical AVID Candidate:

*has the strong desire to attend a four-year college or prepare for a career

*has appropriate classroom behavior

*earns mostly Bs & Cs in classes

*has a good attendance record

*has good work habits and is highly motivated

* willing to commit to enrollment in honors, AP, IB, & dual enrollment classes

Let Students Lead

AVID students think deeply and ask questions instead of just memorizing facts. They work together to solve problems and have better classroom discussions. Students learn to explain what they need help with and find the resources they need. By teaching critical thinking, questioning, and self-advocacy, AVID teachers help students take charge of their own learning.

Guide More, Lecture Less

AVID training and lessons focus on student-centered learning rather than teachers giving lectures. When students do more of the talking, they learn more. This approach keeps students engaged and helps them truly understand what they're learning.

Remove Barriers to Learning

All students need to learn how to learn. Taking notes, studying, and keeping track of assignments are skills that must be taught and practiced—but many schools don't teach them directly. With step-by-step support from AVID, teachers help students master these and other habits that lead to success in school and life.

Let Kids Be Kids

Students learn better when they can talk, move around, and ask questions. AVID classrooms use activities that get students moving, talking, and working as a team. These include Socratic Seminars (structured group discussions), Collaborative Study Groups (students helping each other learn), peer tutoring, and Philosophical Chairs (structured debates). These activities match the way students learn best.

Research-Based Curriculum

In all subjects, AVID's research-based strategies help students build reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. The program also teaches habits like organization, time management, and goal-setting. Teachers from elementary, middle, and high schools developed the AVID curriculum with college professors. The curriculum is driven by WICOR (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading) and meets state and national standards.

Student Outcomes

The AVID Elective course focuses on three main outcomes:

Student Agency: Students take ownership of their learning and lead others
Academic Preparedness: Students build skills in writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading
Opportunity Knowledge: Students learn about college preparation and career options