What is AVID?

AVID is a kindergarden through college system to prepare students in the academic middle to be college and/or career ready. These students are capable of completing a college-prep curriculum but may be falling short of their full potential. The core component is the AVID elective, which supports students as they tackle the most rigorous classes. AVID's teaching strategies, curriculum, and training are used not only in the AVID elective class, but by subject-area teachers school wide.

AVID has been a signature program at Dysart High School since 2008.

The AVID Elective targets students in the academic middle – B, C, and even D students – who have the desire to go to college and the willingness to work hard. These students are capable of completing rigorous curriculum but are falling short of their potential. Often times, they will be the first in their families to attend college, and many are from socio-economically disadvantaged families.

Teachers, administrators and/or other faculty typically recommend students, and the selection process usually involves an interview. Though AVID provides guidelines and expectations, final selections and processes are left to the schools.

Students who put the most effort into themselves, and the program, get the most out of it! This is by no means easy, but it is worth it! #AVIDFAMILY