Advanced Via Individual Determination (AVID)

Some students will have previous experience with AVID in the middle school grades, and some students will be experiencing AVID for the first time. Either way, the 9th-grade AVID Elective course will serve as a review of the AVID philosophy and strategies. Students will work on academic and personal goals and communication while focusing on adjusting to the high school setting.  Students will work in collaborative settings, prepare for and participate in college entrance and placement exams, and research colleges and careers of interest.

During the 10th grade AVID Elective course, students will refi ne AVID strategies and continue to clarify their personal academic plans and goals. As students increase their rigorous course load and school/community involvement, they will adjust their time-management and study skills accordingly. Students will expand their vocabulary use, continue to prepare for college entrance exams, and narrow down their colleges and careers based on their personal interests and goals.

The 11th-grade AVID Elective course is the first part of a junior/senior seminar course. In addition to the academic focus of the AVID seminar, there are college-bound activities, methodologies, and tasks that are undertaken during the junior year to support students when they apply to four-year universities and confirm their postsecondary plans.

The 12th-grade AVID Elective course is the second part of a junior/senior seminar course. Students will complete college applications, scholarships, and a final research essay project. All AVID seniors are required to develop and present a portfolio representing their years of work in the AVID program, as well as complete the requirements for the seminar course.