Equity

The above video is provided by AVID center to exemplify the ideal AVID student.

AVID Focuses on Equity for ALL Students

Starting at the elementary level, AVID students hone their academic skills, including note-taking, organization, time management, and critical thinking. They engage in peer tutoring, collaborative study groups, and student-centered activities such as Socratic Seminars and Philosophical Chairs. With AVID’s help, students gain the soft skills and confidence to take on a college- and career-ready path.

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~ Who is an AVID Student at SHHS ~

AVID students are students in the academic middle, capable of completing a college preparatory path with support. These students often are not realizing their full potential academically.

In the identification process a number of criteria are considered, including:

•State Test Scores •Grades •Citizenship •Attendance •Desire and Determination •First in Family to Attend •Historically Underrepresented in 4-year Colleges •Economically Disadvantaged •Other Special Circumstances

While all of the criteria are considered for acceptance into the program, no single criteria will necessarily eliminate a student from consideration. Students participating in special education, gifted and talented programs, and ELL will be considered for AVID based on the criteria listed above. Currently, there are a number of students from these groups successfully participating in the AVID program.