The AVID elective is a supportive, college-going learning environment in which students strive and take academic risks, develop individual and team goals, and promote self advocacy. Along with AVID tutorials and team building activities, students engage in the following lessons:


  • Digital portfolios

  • Note-Taking Strategies, Tips, and Tricks

  • Self-Advocacy

  • Testing taking Tips

  • Critical Reading and Writing Strategies

  • Socratic Seminar - discussions in a circle setting

  • Philosophical Chairs - debates

  • GPA calculation and goal setting

  • Learning logs/reflective thinking

  • Public speaking

  • Guest speakers

  • College field trips in-person and virtual

  • Financial literacy

  • College project (7th grade)

  • Career inventory and project (8th grade)

  • A-G Requirements (8th grade)

  • 4-year high school plan/schedules (8th grade)

  • SAT/ACT Prep

  • Many more!