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What is AVID?
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is an elective class that combines rigor with support that includes the student’s own individual determination and the support of: content area teachers, other AVID students, their families, the AVID teacher, and college tutors. AVID 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. AVID places students in advanced classes and provides them with an elective class that prepares them to succeed in rigorous curricula, enter mainstream activities in school, and increase their opportunities to enroll in four-year colleges.
Who qualifies for AVID?
Student with at least a 2.0 grade point average (G.P.A.)
Student who has appropriate classroom behavior
Student may be the first in family to attend college
Student who has good attendance
Students who completes their homework
Student is hard-working, has a positive attitude, and is collaborative in nature
Student is willing to commit to enrollment in rigorous college preparatory courses
What are Mingus students saying about AVID?
What are Mingus students saying about AVID?
"I've learned so much about future decisions, opportunities and life outside of school...AVID gave me a heads up on what I can do to pursue my goals in life".
"I've never been in a class where collaboration was such a staple in the curriculum so it took some getting used to but I found it extremely beneficial in the following ways, it helped me build my team work and collaboration skills."
"Any time I was struggling in my other classes, I knew I could complete a tutorial request form to help me out during tutorial days."
"Costa's Levels of Questioning and Thinking have expanded our thinking and vocabulary."
"Learning about scholarships and financial aid has helped me broaden my horizons and really help me understand how much they can help you."
"Our time spent on tutorials and getting help on areas we were struggling was beneficial to me...it helped me with my point of confusion and built collaboration skills".
"This year as an AVID student, I feel like I have grown academically and personally due to WICOR."
"Being in AVID and getting to experience all the collaboration and support and focus on my future has been eye opening."
"The learning and development of organization and collaboration in AVID has transferred into my other classes."
"I've learned about so many different colleges including college alternatives like trade schools. This class has really made me think about what I want for my future and encourages me to to achieve it. "
"Throughout the year, I've seen how AVID has affected my grades...I have improved my abilities with problem solving, analyzing, managing my time, and how short and long term goals are achievable with effort."
"I'm proud to be an AVID student."
AVID Elective Standards High School.pdfAVID Elective Standards-Grades 9-12
AVID Elective Standards-Grades 9-12
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