AVID at a Glance

• AVID is an acronym that stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination.
  
• AVID is an in-school academic support program for grades 4-12 that prepares students for college eligibility and success.
  
• AVID places academically average students in advanced classes.
  
• AVID levels the playing field for minority, rural, low-income and other students without a college-going tradition in their families.
  
• AVID is for all students, but it targets those in the academic middle.
  
• AVID is implemented schoolwide and districtwide.
  

Characteristics of AVID Students

• Identified as having academic leadership and personal potential by parents, teachers, counselors, and students themselves
  
• Have a desire to attend college
  
• Have a willingness to prepare for the demanding course requirements of four-year colleges and universities
  
• Have average to above average academic achievement
  

AVID Program Requirements

• Maintain enrollment in college preparatory classes
• Maintain a notebook (3-ringed binder provided) with class and text notes
  for each academic course
• Maintain assignment sheets for each subject and complete tutorial forms
  for all AVID tutorial sessions
• Take at least one page of notes in every class each day
• Spend two hours per night on homework and study
• Maintain satisfactory citizenship and attendance in all classes
• Complete AVID assignments including writing and speaking tasks
• Participate in AVID tutorials
• Take the PSAT/SAT/ACT at least once
• Attend the AVID field trips during and after school

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