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AVID's mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for career and college readiness and success in a global society.
APPLICATIONS for 2026-2027 found HERE (due February 20)
History of AVID at Seaforth
History of AVID at Seaforth
2021-22
AVID implemented at Seaforth High School for the first time.
Only 9th and 10th grade students were included.
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Fall 2023
First AVID senior classes begin applications.
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Spring 2024
AVID seniors at Seaforth High School earn 61 acceptances to universities and $1,874,323 in scholarship offers
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June 2024
First AVID class graduates from Seaforth High School
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June 2025
Second AVID class graduates from Seaforth High School having earned 72 acceptances to universities and $2,302,511 in scholarship offers
History of AVID in Chatham County
History of AVID in Chatham County
2006-2007
AVID implemented at Chatham Central, Jordan Matthews, and Northwood High Schools
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2009
First AVID senior classes graduate
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2016-2017
AVID expanded to include Chatham Middle School
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2018-2019
Schoolwide AVID implemented at Virginia Cross Elementary School.
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Spring 2019
Chatham Central High School earns the distinction of
AVID National Demonstration School, certifying the school as a model
for use of the AVID academic program.
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2021-2022
AVID expands to George Moses Horton Middle School and
Seaforth High School is opened with AVID
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2022-2023
AVID expands to 5 K-8 Schools
(Bennett, Bonlee, Silk Hope, Moncure, JS Waters)
AVID Schedule
AVID Schedule
The AVID Elective Course lasts all year long and is paired with other academic classes.
In 9th Grade, students at Seaforth are enrolled in Earth Science Honors together with their AVID Freshman Elective course. In 10th Grade, students are enrolled in English II Honors together with their AVID Sophomore Elective course (or students also in Dual Language are enrolled in Economics and Personal Finance Honors).
Students in 11th and 12th Grade are enrolled in CCCC Dual Enrollment courses together with their AVID Junior and Senior Elective courses. Most of our students take Psychology, Sociology, and Art History in their dual enrollment classes, but they can also select from a variety of courses that match their individual needs.
AVID Schedules Explained.mp4
What does the AVID Elective class look like?
What do we do in the AVID Elective Class?
AVID Binder
AVID Binder
Students are expected to keep an organized 3-inch binder with handouts from all classes.
Binder Checks Every Week
Binder Checks Every Week
The binders are checked once each week for neatness, organization, and including Cornell-style questions and summaries on their notes and handouts.
Tutorial Twice a Week
Tutorial Twice a Week
Every Tuesday and Thursday, students participate in the Tutorial process to better understand something from class that has been giving them trouble.
SAT and ACT prep
SAT and ACT prep
Students complete practice work to prepare for the SAT and ACT in their Junior Elective course. They identify areas of weakness and work on improvement using a variety of test-taking strategies.
Socratic Seminar
Socratic Seminar
Inquiry is one core pillar of WICOR. Students challenge each other's ideas about texts using the Socratic method in order to think more deeply about a variety of topics.
Philosophical Chairs
Philosophical Chairs
Students are challenged to take sides and debate each other's ideas on current events, and other topics. They select representatives, research background information, and question each other to better understand how to create arguments.
For more information about WICOR, check out the Home page.
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