AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination and is a college readiness class designed to accelerate learning in order to reach your full potential and realize your college and career dreams. Students in AVID practice critical skills for a successful academic career, explore college and career pathways, participate in active tutorial groups, and gain life-changing experiences through guest speaker and field trip opportunities.

100%

of CLS AVID graduates applied to AND were accepted

to their top choice four-year college or university.

$517,159

total scholarship money and financial aid earned by AVID students at

Crystal Lake South High School since the first graduating AVID Class of 2016.

70%

of AVID students from Crystal Lake South took

at least one AP course (compared to the national average of 36% ).

$21,637

average financial aid earned per graduating CLS AVID student

going on to attend a four year college or university.

Visit AVID's website to learn more about AVID's mission and how it benefits students. Also, be sure to follow AVID on Twitter and Instagram at @AVID4college.