Student Selection & Expectations

online applications are now open

Rising 9th-11th: Feb 1

Rising 7th & 8th: Feb 16

We would like all applications submitted electronically but if you must do a paper application turn into counselor or AVID teacher

Student Selection

AVID targets students* in the academic middle who have the potential to succeed in advanced courses, particularly:

First Generation College Students
Economically Disadvantaged Students
Students from groups underrepresented in higher education
Students who have academic potential but need additional support succeeding in Honors and AP classes
Students with special circumstances

*students do not need to meet all of the above criteria

The selection process is as follows:

Students are recommended to the program by a teacher, counselor, parent or themselves
Interested students complete the application process and are interviewed
The AVID site team (composed of an administrator, counselor, AVID site coordinator, and teachers) selects students to enroll on their campus
Student selects the AVID Elective along with one of more honors, advanced, AP, or concurrent class during the CAP process.

Students must enroll in the AVID elective course which is taught during the school day.
A contract is signed by the student, parent, AVID Coordinator, AVID Administrator
Students in AVID must commit to taking college-prep courses, including honors and Advanced Placement.
Students must pursue participation in extracurricular activities and community service.
Students must maintain an AVID binder with an agenda.
Students must have a daily dedicated time for homework, studying and working on projects.

Writing - Students receive instruction in writing to learn strategies, the writing process and timed writing
College & Careers - Investigation of colleges, college majors and career choices
Strategies for Success - Time management, organizational and study skills.

Collaborative Study Groups- Facilitated by college students (not one-one tutoring)
10-step Tutorial Process based on Socratic Method - Use of inquiry to guide student learning

AVID Curriculum

Tutorials

AVID Curriculum

Tutorials

Guest Speakers

Team Building

Socratic Seminars

Field Trips