The central goal of the AVID program (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is to prepare underserved students in the academic middle that have high potential for acceptance into and success in postsecondary education. An AVID student is defined as enthusiastic, ardent and vigorous in pursuit of his/her post high school goals. AVID students are expected to maintain at least a “C” average in all their classes, model good citizenship in the classroom, and become active members of the school and broader community. Students must go through an application/interview process and be approved by the AVID site team in order to take this elective course each academic school year.

AVID 9 (offered only second semester)

This is the first course of a 4-year program that prepares students for advanced placement courses in high school and future college level coursework. This class focuses on developing writing, inquiry, collaboration, and reading through the content areas as well as communication, self-advocacy, leadership, and organization/time management skills.

AVID 10 (full year)

This is the second course of a 4-year program that prepares students for advanced placement courses in high school and future college level coursework. This course continues with the development of writing, inquiry, collaboration, and reading across the content areas, but also includes a focus on college and career research. Students also design and complete service projects as evidence of their leadership skills.

AVID 11 (full year)

This is the third course of a 4-year program that prepares students for advanced placement courses in high school and future college level coursework. This course continues with the development of writing, inquiry, collaboration, and reading across the content areas, but also includes a focus on developing the college entrance essay and coming to a better understanding of the requirements for acceptance into 4-year universities. Students also design and complete service projects as evidence of their leadership skills.

AVID 12 (full year)

This is the final course of a 4-year program that prepares students in the academic middle that have high potential for advanced placement courses in high school and future college level coursework. This course continues with the development of writing, inquiry, collaboration, and reading across the content areas, but also includes a focus on the college application and financial aid process. Students also design and complete service projects as evidence of their leadership skills.