AVID

What is AVID?

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is an in-school academic support program for 9th-12th. The program is based on the belief that if students are willing to work hard, they can be taught skills needed to take ownership of their own learning, to complete rigorous courses, and be prepared for high school and college.


The purpose of the program is to prepare students for college eligibility and success. 


Students learn skills like note-taking, reading and writing strategies and how to interact with peers and work in groups. They can then practice those skills in more challenging courses, such as honors and Advanced Placement classes, that they may be required to take.  

AVID Teachers for the 2023-2024 School Year

Senior Teacher: Patty Haas 

Junior Teachers: Kyla Conway & Lucero Cisneros Martinez

Sophomore Teachers: Anthony Gale 

Freshmen Teacher: Kacie Williams & Carlie Balatico 

AVID Coordinator: Anthony Gale: agale@poertervilleschools.org                                

 AVID Counselors: Scarlett Ceja: scarlettceja@portervilleschools.org/ Ricardo Madrigal rmadrigal4348@portervilleschools.org

Follow us on Twitter: @monacheAVID  @AvidPusd