AVID

AVID_GISD

Advancement Via Individual Determination's (AVID) mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society. 

AVID is an academic, regularly scheduled elective class, during the school day, based on writing as a tool of learning, the inquiry method, and collaborative grouping. The three main components of the program are:

  • Academic instruction

  • Tutorial support

  • Motivational activities

The AVID Student

AVID students are students in the middle, capable of completing a college preparatory path with support. These students often are not realizing their full potential academically. In the identification process a number of criteria are considered, including:

  • State scores

  • 2.0 – 3.5 GPA

  • Citizenship

  • Attendance

  • Desire and determination

  • First in the family to attend college

  • Historically underrepresented in 4-year colleges/universities

  • Economically disadvantaged

  • Other special circumstances

AVID Recruiting

  • Are you wanting to go to college but have no idea how to get there? 

  • Will you be the first person in your family to go college but you don't know where to start? 

  • Are you just looking for a way to get organized and be successful in your classes? 

  • AVID can HELP