ABOUT EMERSON'S

AVID PROGRAM

What is AVID?

AVID is a program that prepares students for potential careers and four-year college eligibility. At Emerson, AVID includes:

• Helping students become more successful in school
• Collaborating with and supporting other students
• Learning about and discussing current events and important teen issues
• Discovering different college and career options
• Participating in UCD student led tutorials
• Improving writing and reading skills
• Learning to study and take notes and stay organized
• Participating in school service projects
• Other activities to help you make your education more meaningful

How will AVID help me?

AVID has a positive impact on students’ academic performance in school. AVID student goals include:

• Academic success in high school preparatory classes
• Successful completion of college eligibility requirements

Developing a growth mindset to make every day better than the day before

Who is in AVID?

AVID students come in all types - but they all have these things in common:

• Average to high SBAC test scores
• A 2.0 - 3.5 GPA
• Need support to reach their college potential
• Desire and determination to be their best self
• Want help in organization, test taking, time management, or study skills

How do I take the AVID elective?

AVID is a year long elective class. To get into either the AVID 8 or AVID 9 elective, please start with completing this application: bit.ly/EmersonAVID18. Also, you can contact Mrs. Wolfe (jwolfe@djusd.net) or your counselor with questions.