AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a college and career readiness system that is designed to increase school wide learning and performance.
AVID's mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness and success in a global society.
AVID Students receive intentional support and mentoring in three major areas that help them become confident individuals who can successfully navigate life and career. Those areas are Rigorours Academic Preparedness, Opportunity Knowledge and Student Agency.
AVID Educators provide support to students by insisting on a rigourous academic plan, breaking down barriers to success, aligning the work across campus and districts and advocating for all students.
AVID began at North in 1990. Since then, thousands of students have realized their college dreams by participating in AVID at North. Each year, AVID seniors earn acceptances to two and four-year colleges and universities. With 12 sections of the AVID elective this year on campus, North's AVID program serves over 380 students across campus. That is 20% of the North's population.
AVID is not just an elective class, it is teaching methodology. AVID teaching strategies are found in content area classes throughout campus, and the college-going culture is alive and well at North, thanks in part to the AVID program.
In February 2013, John W. North became the 125th AVID National Demonstration School.
