AVID
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:
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Academic instruction
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Tutorial support
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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:
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State scores
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2.0 – 3.5 GPA
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Citizenship
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Attendance
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Desire and determination
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First in the family to attend college
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Historically underrepresented in 4-year colleges/universities
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Economically disadvantaged
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Other special circumstances
AVID Recruiting
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Are you wanting to go to college but have no idea how to get there?
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Will you be the first person in your family to go college but you don't know where to start?
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Are you just looking for a way to get organized and be successful in your classes?
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AVID can HELP