Why Join AVID?
Why Join AVID?
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Join AVID at Niles North!
AVID is a very successful program in the United States
AVID will provide you with the tools to be successful in all of your classes including honors and Advanced Placement Courses.
AVID will help strengthen your writing, inquiry, organization, collaboration, and reading skills.
AVID will give you an opportunity to visit colleges and explore careers.
An AVID Student...
An AVID Student...
Has a desire to improve executive functioning skills required for college and career readiness
Is highly motivated academically as demonstrated through attendance, behavior, grade point average, and an 8th grade team recommendation
May belong to a racial, cultural, or socioeconomic group that is underrepresented at the post-secondary level and/or a first-generation college bound student (parent/guardian did not earn a four-year degree in the U.S.)
Would be considered part of the academic middle
Open-minded, and willing to try new learning skills and habits
Is capable of completing a rigorous curriculum with some additional coaching and support
Wants to be involved in the school community through clubs and/or sports and wants to grow into a leader
AVID is not...
AVID is not...
An “at-risk” program. It is designed to support students who want to attend and graduate from a four-year school.
For students who fail to complete any of their homework.
For students who consistently receive grades of “D” or “F.”
For unmotivated students. They must have individual determination.
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