What is AVID?

• Advancement Via Individual Determination. [L. avidus]: Eager for knowledge.

In other words, helping students to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to:

• • Succeed in rigorous courses: Advanced, Honors, IB, APs, and AICE.

  • Actively engage in in activities of the school and the community.

  • Graduate high school and a four year college.

  • Be careerbound- ready for tomorrow's workforce.

  • Become self-directed learners, educated and responsible participants and leaders in our global society.

• A family- a support system where students and educators care for each other, learn together, and grow together.

• For all students, especially those in the academic middle.

• A College and Career Readiness system and methodology used to enhance students' learning experience and prepare them for success in life.

• A systemic approach designed to support students and teachers as they increase school-wide teaching and learning performance.

• An academic regularly scheduled elective class during the school day that prepare students for college eligibility and success.

• Offered grade K-12 and in college.

• IS NOT a remedial program for students with low academic performance.

• IS NOT a remedial program for students with behavior issues.

• IS NOT limited to the AVID elective course.

• IS NOT an easy or unstructured elective course.

• IS NOT only for students who will be the first in their family to attend and graduate college.

• IS NOT only for historically underrepresented students in four-year colleges.

• IS NOT only for the economically disadvantaged students.

• IS NOT only for English speakers.

• IS NOT only for students who do not receive special services.

• IS NOT a quick fix but a process toward change.