La Quinta High School
AVID
79-255 Blackhawk Way, La Quinta, CA 92253 | (760) 772-4150
AVID Coordinator: James Martin (james.martin@desertsands.us)
What is AVID?
AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. AVID was founded in 1980 by Mary Catherine Swanson, an English teacher in San Diego, CA. What started as a one-teacher program for 30 students has become a national success story. AVID exists in 7,000 public schools in 47 U.S. states, closing the opportunity gap for over 2 million students.
AVID Educators are hope-carriers and we believe that every student has the ability to achieve their highest level of potential - sometimes, we just need a little push. AVID will be here for the highs, the lows, and the in-betweens every step of the way. AVID is a family and what may begin as just a 9th-grade elective will carry you to success for life, college, and career.
With AVID by your side, you will be able to identify, follow, and realize your dreams. The journey will not be easy but we promise you, it will be worth it. Take this journey with us and join AVID at La Quinta High School!
AVID's mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness and success in a global society.
LQHS AVID Program Calendar of Events, 2024-2025
AVID's Mission at La Quinta High School
The La Quinta High School AVID program will develop AVID Scholars who are college and career ready. We partner with students, parents, school staff, and the community to ensure that all LQHS AVID Scholars:
Strengthen Student Agency and Efficacy.
Develop a greater understanding of what it means to be a highly effective teenager.
Build leadership and public speaking skills in our AVID Scholars.
Are service-oriented leaders with a passion for community.
Maintain "C's" or higher in ALL classes.
Congratulations to the LQHS AVID Class of 2024! Dream Big!
AVID Club Leadership, 2024-2025
AVID 9, c/o 2028
TBD, President
TBD, Vice President
TBD, Treasurer
TBD, Secretary
AVID 10, c/o 2027
TBD, President
TBD, Vice President
TBD, Treasurer
TBD, Secretary
AVID 11, c/o 2026
TBD, President
TBD, Vice President
TBD, Treasurer
TBD, Secretary
AVID 12, c/o 2025
TBD, President
TBD, Vice President
TBD, Treasurer
TBD, Secretary
AVID Executive Board, 2024-2025
TBD
Executive President
TBD
Executive Vice President
TBD
Executive Treasurer
AVID Club Events
🎓 LQ AVID Quarterly Newsletter 🎓
Vol. 2, Iss. 1 - Fall 2024 COMING SOON
Vol. 2, Iss. 3 - Spring 2025 COMING SOON
Vol. 2, Iss. 2 - Winter 2025 COMING SOON
Vol. 2, Iss. 4 - Summer 2025 COMING SOON
2024-2025
LQ AVID Back-to-School Night Presentations
La Quinta High School's Mission Statement
The mission of La Quinta High School’s culturally diverse community is to provide, through a wide range of programs and opportunities, an academic, creative, social and co-curricular environment which develops well-rounded lifelong learners who are productive, ethical, and global citizens.
La Quinta High School's Vision Statement
The vision of La Quinta High School’s culturally diverse community is to support a rigorous and relevant curriculum and experience for all students that places an emphasis on ensuring that positive and collaborative relationships are established to foster engaging and meaningful learning. We create a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment that nurtures the academic, personal, and social development of our students, preparing them for a lifetime of learning, service, and leadership.
Congratulations AVID Scholars, Class of 2023! Fly High!
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