About AVID @ GVSA

What is AVID?

AVID stands for (Advancement Via Individual Determination) a college readiness elective class held day during the

school day. It is offered to students who would like to prepare to attend a college or university. The rigorous curriculum

includes writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, reading, note-taking, study skills, test preparation and test taking

skills, college/career/team building activities, college visits and enrichment opportunities. Students participate in AVID

voluntarily. If selected for the AVID elective class, AVID students must:

* Complete required schoolwork

* Maintain an AVID binder

* Good citizenship

* Take rigorous courses

* Good attendance

* Maintain at least 2.0 GPA

* Demonstrate motivation & individual determination

* Take Cornell Focused Notes daily in all classes

What AVID is Not

* AVID is not an at risk program. It is a program designed to support students who would otherwise not attend a four-year university to attend and to graduate from a four-year school.

* AVID is not for students who don't do classwork or their homework.

* AVID is not for the consistently D or F student.

* AVID is not for unmotivated students. They must have individual determination.