AVID
Advancement Via Individual Determination
To close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.
Students academic skills are developed using WICOR:
Writing 📝
Inquiry ❓
Collaboration 🧑🧑🧒🧒
Organization 🗂️
Reading 📖
Time and place students bring a point of confusion to receive support from their classmates and an AVID Tutor.
Students are supplied with YHS agendas and keep detailed record for classes.
Build friendships and feel like you belong to a community
Grow confidence and communication skills
Learn how to work as a team
Interest surveys and research
Assistance with college and financial aid applications (senior year)
AVID students are expected to take courses to fulfill A-G requirements (which also fulfills YHS graduation requirements).
A-G Requirements fulfill CSU and UC eligibility requirements.
Grades of C or better required in ALL classes!
Honors and AP classes are recommended
Students will complete biweekly grade checks and create SMART Goals if they have a D or F in any class.
If you would like to join AVID or need more information contact the AVID Coordinator