What is AVID ?

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a college-readiness system designed to increase the number of students who enroll in four-year colleges. 

Although AVID serves all students, it focuses on the least served students in the academic middle. 

The formula is simple - raise expectations of students and, with the AVID support system in place, they will rise to the challenge.


AVID Staff: 

AVID Coordinator:  Alsena Edwards (aedwards@richland2.org)

AVID Elective Teacher:  Alsena Edwards (aedwards@richland2.org)

AVID Trained Administator: Joe Paschal ( jpaschal@richland2.org

AVID Trained School Counselor: Shaquain DuRant (sdurant@richland2.org)


*SPRING VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL IS CLOSED FOR CHOICE FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR. ONLY STUDENTS WHO ARE ZONED TO ATTEND SPRING VALLEY SHOULD APPLY FOR AVID AT SPRING VALLEY*

*ACCEPTANCE INTO THE AVID PROGRAM DOES NOT OVERRIDE SCHOOL ZONING REQUIREMENTS*