The AVID Site Team
Welcome to the RHS AVID website. Please take a look around and find info regarding: what is AVID; the Ws of RHS AVID; meet the AVID site team; and access other resources.
The AVID site team includes , Ms. Bloom, Ms. Cosgrove, Ms. Engstrom, Ms. Gordee, Ms. Holm, Ms. Mattson (not pictured), Mr. Menard, Mr. Rysavy, Ms. Trandahl , Ms. Ulen, and Ms. Young (not pictured)
The Ws of Rockford High School AVID
What: The AVID program (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is intended to ensure four year college eligibility for all students, especially those least served in academia. Below are a few highlights from the current AVID Elective courses:
WICOR (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading)
Study skills
Critical thinking skills
Research skills
College and career readiness
Who: 9th, 10th , 11th and 12th grade students who are in the AVID classes that are supported by the AVID site team of teachers.
When/Where: The AVID class meeting every day for the entire school year.
What is AVID?