AVID

Closing the Opportunity Gap in Education

AVID helps prepare underrepresented students for admission to a four-year college or university. The program fosters a safe culture along with high expectations for teachers and students.

Participating students take an AVID elective throughout middle and high school. The electives provide them with the skills needed to be successful in advancing academically, with the ultimate goal of attending college.

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College-going Culture

AVID prepares underrepresented students for admission to four-year colleges and universities by fostering a supportive, high-expectation learning environment.

Students who participate in AVID take an elective course throughout middle and high school, where they learn essential skills for academic success and college readiness. These skills include:
• Critical thinking
• Collaboration
• Time management
• Study skills and note-taking
• Relationship building

Through AVID, students are encouraged to take more rigorous courses and are supported through tutoring sessions led by college students, engaging guest speakers, team-building activities, and visits to local colleges and universities.

The AVID Student Profile

Students with Academic Potential:

Average to high test scores
2.0 – 3.5 GPA
College potential with support
Desire and determination

Meets One or More of the Following:

First to attend university
Historically underserved in 4-year colleges
Socio-economically challenged
Special circumstances

What AVID Students Can Expect

High expectations from other teachers because they are AVID students
Constant collaboration with AVID students, teachers, and college tutors
Heavy writing curriculum in AVID elective
Students will take focused notes in all academic classes, ALWAYS
Weekly Learning Logs for all academic classes (reflection on student learning)
Full academic schedule
Summer School (if applicable)
- If required summer school is not completed, students will be removed from the AVID program
Tutorials twice per week
Community service opportunities each year
Fundraiser participation
College campus tours/guest speakers
2-3 hours of homework each evening (all classes combined)

How to Apply

Attend an Information Night

Submit application by deadline

Ask teachers to submit a recommendation

Interview

Recommendations

To apply to AVID, students will need a teacher recommendation from your:

English Teacher
Math Teacher
Science Teacher
AVID Teacher (if you are in AVID this year)

You must inform your teachers that you are applying to AVID and ask them to write you a recommendation. We recommend asking your teachers early so they have time to fill out the form.

Interview

AVID interviews generally take place in the spring. You will receive information from the AVID coordinators. Practice answering the questions below.

Interview Questions

Briefly explain your most meaningful experience, inside or outside of school.
What three (3) adjectives best describe the kind of person you are?
Describe your study habits at school and home. Include study times, places, people who help you with your work, and your preference to work independently or collaboratively in a group.
What do you do when you are struggling in an academic class?
Are you currently enrolled in AVID? If so, how has AVID helped you succeed? If not, what interests you about AVID?
Write out any questions you have about the AVID program.