AVID
Castle High School
College and Career Readiness
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What is AVID?
ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION
Mission
Mission
AVID's mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students to succeed in education and global society.
AVID offers a safe, open culture, high expectations for teachers and students,
Regardless of their life circumstances, AVID students overcome obstacles and achieve success. They graduate and attend college at higher rates, but more importantly, they can think critically, collaborate, and set high expectations to confidently conquer the challenges that await them.
Proven Achievement. Lifelong Advantage.
Proven Achievement. Lifelong Advantage.
75% of AVID students are from a low socioeconomic status background, and 80% are underrepresented students. Nevertheless, they outperform their peers in crucial metrics nationwide.
94% complete four-year college entrance requirements
90% who apply are accepted into four-year colleges
85% persist into the second year of college
The AVID Elective Course
The AVID Elective Course
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is a college and career readiness program at Castle High School designed to help students build the skills needed to be successful in a global society. The program places special emphasis on developing writing, critical thinking, teamwork, organization and reading skills.
GRADE 9 AVID ELECTIVE: COLLEGE & CAREER READY PREP SKILLS (TGG8090)
This is a 1.0 credit, year-long course where students will learn skills that will help them be successful not only in high school, but also college. Students will work on academic and personal goals and communication, adjusting to the high school setting. Student will prepare for and participate in college entrance and placement exams, while refining study skills, test-taking, note-taking, and research techniques.
GRADE 10 AVID ELECTIVE: COLLEGE & CAREER READY PREP SKILLS (TGG8100)
This is a 1.0 credit, year-long course where students will continue the skills they learned during Grade 9. Students will continue to refine and adjust their academic learning plans and goals, increasing awareness of their actions and behaviors. Students will expand vocabulary use, continuing to prepare for college entrance exams and preparation. Students will start to narrow their college and careers of interest, based on personal interests and goals.
GRADE 11 AVID ELECTIVE: COLLEGE & CAREER READY PREP SKILLS (TGG8110)
This is a 1.0 credit, year-long course where students will continue the skills they learned during Grade 9 and 10. The eleventh-grade AVID elective course is the first part in a junior/senior curriculum that focuses on writing and critical thinking. In addition to the academic focus of eleventh-grade, there are activities to support students as they apply to four-year universities and confirm their post-secondary plans.
GRADE 12 AVID ELECTIVE: COLLEGE & CAREER READY PREP SKILLS (TGG8120)
This is a 1.0 credit, year-long course where students will continue the skills they learned during Grade 9, 10 and 11. The twelfth-grade AVID elective course is the second part in a junior/senior curriculum that focuses on writing and critical thinking. In addition to the academic focus of AVID senior seminar, there are college-bound activities and tasks that support students as they apply to four-year universities and confirm their post-secondary plans.
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