Fayetteville
Public Schools
AVID is not just another program…
at its heart,
AVID is a philosophy
Hold students accountable to the highest standards, provide academic and social support,
and they will rise to the challenge.
AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness. Established more than 40 years ago with one teacher in one classroom, AVID today impacts nearly 2 million students annually in 49 states and 16 other countries/territories. View our AVID Snapshot.
An FPS AVID Student Success Story
Hear from Zeyad E., Senior 2024, on how AVID has impacted his life. Zeyad was selected as a Quest Bridge Scholar who will receive a full scholarship to Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina. He was one of the 2,200 finalists out of over 20,000 students who applied. #ThisIsAVID #CollegeReady
AVID:
Teaches skills and behaviors for academic success
Provides intensive support with tutorials and strong student/teacher relationships
Creates a positive peer group for students
Develops a sense of hope for personal achievement gained through hard work and determination
As a result, policymakers and educators now consider AVID's mission to be an essential strategy for closing the achievement gap, making college access and success available to all students.
AVID District Director:
Lesley Merritt, Director of AVID, lesley.merritt@fayar.net
Lauren Parker, Assist Director of AVID, lauren.parker@fayar.net
300 S. Ray Ave; Fayetteville, AR 72701 479-973-8617
Woodland Coordinator:
Julie Agler, AVID Elective teacher & Site Coordinator
1 E Poplar St, Fayetteville, AR 72703 479-444-3067
Ramay Coordinator:
Heather Bottoms, AVID Elective Teacher & Site Coordinator
401 S Sang; Fayetteville, AR 72701 479-444-3064
Fayetteville High Coordinator:
Renee Cole, AVID Elective teacher & Site Coordinator
Andy Williams, Stephanie Alkire, & Summer Stevens AVID Elective Teachers
994 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Fayetteville, AR 72701 479-444-3050
AVID Secondary (grades 7-12) develops learning, study and academic behavioral skills that are essential to success in rigorous coursework. It acts as a catalyst for schools to develop a culture of college readiness for all students across the campus. In the AVID Elective class, students receive daily instruction and support to prepare them for college from a trained AVID Elective teacher. AVID impacts students schoolwide as academic strategies like writing to learn, inquiry, collaboration, organizational skills, and critical reading (WICOR ) are taught in all classes by teachers who have been trained to use AVID strategies in their specific content areas.
Career Readiness It is estimated that by the year 2020, two-thirds of all jobs will require some level of postsecondary education. AVID prepares students for 21st century careers each day by providing the academic and behavioral skills necessary to succeed in the workplace. Organization, time management, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving are strong components of the AVID System. AVID includes career exploration in its secondary curriculum, develops partnerships with organizations to help students find pathways to careers, and supports and prepares students in degree and certificate programs to be successful in the workforce.