AVID

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AVID is a college-readiness support system that prepares students in the academic middle for four-year college eligibility and success by placing them in rigorous classes with support from tutorials during the AVID elective class.  AVID is not a remedial program or a study hall. Students must apply and have a personal interview.  AVID is a 4 year commitment

AVID 9/Mentor 2.0 (571030)

Length: Year

Available: 9th

Fee: $0.00

AVID 3 is the elective course for freshman students who have been in AVID in junior high school or students new to AVID.  This course includes a review of organizational and study skills with increased emphasis on college readiness skills that enrich critical thinking and writing. College exploration, planning and entrance test preparation, service, leadership and tutorial experiences are included. Expectations are that students and parents will remain in AVID all four years of high school.  Students are required to take the PLAN test (Preparatory college entrance test) for freshman. Prerequisite: AVID Application, AVID Team approval, and commitment to take Honors, AP, and CE. Must also commit to stay in AVID class for the full year.

AVID 10/Mentor 2.0 (571040)

Length: Year

Available: 10th

Fee: $0.00

AVID 4 is the elective course for sophomore students who have been in AVID in junior high school or students new to AVID.  This course includes a review of organizational and study skills with increased emphasis on college readiness skills that enrich critical thinking and writing. College exploration, planning and entrance test preparation, service, leadership and tutorial experiences are included. Expectations are that students and parents will remain in AVID all three years of high school.  Students are required to take the PLAN test (Preparatory college entrance test) for sophomores. The Mentor 2.0 class provides a screened mentor who will support the student and their education. Prerequisite: AVID Application, AVID Team approval, and commitment to take Honors, AP, and CE. Must also commit to stay in AVID class for the full year.

AVID 11/Mentor 2.0 (571050)

Length: Year

Available: 11th

Fee: $0.00

AVID 5 is the elective course for juniors who have previously been in AVID. It includes career and college research, building a resume of service and leadership experiences, tutorials, preparing for college entrance tests, and understanding the financial support available. It continues to emphasize college readiness skills. Preparation for the ACT and SAT test is emphasized. Students are required to take the ACT test as juniors. Requirements and expectations are that students and parents will remain in AVID their remaining years of high school. Prerequisite: AVID Application, AVID Team approval, and commitment to take Honors, AP, and CE. Must also commit to stay in AVID class for the full year.

AVID 12/Mentor 2.0 (571060)

Length: Year

Available: 12th

Fee: $0.00

AVID 6 is the elective course for seniors who have previously been in AVID. It refines and builds critical thinking, reading and writing skills needed for college success. A major focus for the AVID senior year is completing college applications, finding and applying for scholarships/financial aid, and refining additional college readiness skills. Students in this course have an  option to earn AVID honors at graduation through completion of the Senior Portfolio. Requirements and expectations are that students and parents will remain in AVID the full senior year. Prerequisite: AVID Application, AVID Team approval, and commitment to take Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), and/or Concurrent Enrollment (CE) courses.