AVID

What is AVID?

AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. It is a college readiness system that provides academic support for college eligibility and success. AVID is an elective course that prepares students for entrance into four-year colleges. It is based on rigorous standards and is driven by analytical writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization and reading (WICOR). In addition, it focuses on study skills, test-taking skills, note-taking, research, organization, critical thinking, goal setting, college selection, and preparation for college entrance exams.

The AVID Student - Eligibility requirements

There is an application for AVID. Students must be performing in the academic “middle” and have strong potential. Students must apply and interview for the program. The typical AVID student will have average to high test scores, a 2.0-3.5 GPA, college potential with support, and desire and determination. They typically meet one of the following criteria: first in family to attend college, historically underserved in 4-year colleges, low income, special circumstances (EL, foster care, single parent family, etc.).

AVID (11)

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Prerequisite: Application & Interview

AVID meets five days per week as follows: Two days a week are spent on the AVID curriculum, which focuses on writing, inquiry, collaboration organization and reading; two days a week are tutorial days where students work in small groups with a trained tutor on academic questions; and Fun Friday involves guest speakers, college visits, team building activities, etc.

AVID (12)

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Prerequisite: Application & Interview

AVID meets five days per week as follows: Two days a week are spent on the AVID curriculum, which focuses on writing, inquiry, collaboration organization and reading; two days a week are tutorial days where students work in small groups with a trained tutor on academic questions; and Fun Friday involves guest speakers, college visits, team building activities, etc.