What is AVID?

AVID's mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students

for college readiness and success in a global society.

Westwood's core purpose is to transform lives for the benefit of society.

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is designed to help students prepare for and succeed in high school and college. Students in the program commit themselves to improvement and preparation for college. AVID offers a rigorous program of instruction in academic “survival skills” and college level entry skills. The AVID program teaches students how to study, read for content, take notes, organize, and manage time. Students participate in collaborative study groups, or tutorials, led by tutors who use skillful questioning to bring students to a higher level of understanding. AVID is a state elective class which meets during the regular school day.