AVID students work on developing WICOR skills (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading) throughout the curriculum. Note taking, time management, and goal setting are strongly emphasized. AVID students learn social /emotional skills to cope with stress and build connection and community, as well as leadership / self advocacy skills. AVID students have graduated from PSEO, Career Seminar and AVID simultaneously!

AVID students generally go on three field trips a year with their AVID class. We usually visit at least on college or university each year to learn what that school has to offer, what it's like to be a college student, and start thinking about what we want for our college careers. We also go to other fun places like for team building such Wilderness Inquiry, JA Finance Park and Resume and Etiquette seminars with local corporate partners.

Preparing students for wherever their journey takes them after high school is a central focus for AVID. While college isn't right for everyone, we strive to help students develop the academic and professional skills to pursue their goals. It is important to remember that AVID is another class with a curriculum and coursework of its own, so while AVID does offer support in skills and self-advocacy, it is very rigorous on it's own.