The Mission of AVID is to ensure that all students, especially students in middle abilities, are capable of completing a college-preparatory path. 

Students will:

• succeed in rigorous curricula
• enter mainstream activities of the school
• increase their enrollment in four-year colleges and universities
• become education and responsible participants/leaders in our society

AVID Purpose:  to restructure the teaching methods of an entire school and to provide open access to the curricula that will ensure four year-college eligibility for all students.

Why AVID Works:

• AVID focuses on academic success of underachieving students as a school wide issue and towards access to rigorous courses for all
• AVID training fosters excellence in teachers as a way to foster excellence in students
• AVID reinforces the college-going culture by having high expectations for all

The AVID Student Profile: AVID is designed for students with academic potential who have:

• average to high test scores
• 2.0 - 3.5 GPA
• college potential with
• desire and determination

and meet one or more of the following criteria:

• first in the family to attend college
• low income
• special circumstances

Where it is and How it Works:  The AVID program works within the regular school day and includes an elective class, trained tutors, and AVID teachers, focusing on college preparation, writing, inquiry and collaboration. 

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A.V.I.D. Program 

AVID 9 

AVID 10

AVID 11 Junior Seminar

AVID 12 Senior Seminar 

A.V.I.D. Site Team 

León, Luis                 AVID Co-Coordinator, AVID 11/12 

Brescia, Melissa       AVID Co-Coordinator, English Teacher 

Gutierrez, Richard   Principal, AVID Site Administrator

Padilla, Deisy            AVID Counselor 

Hardwicke, Chris      Social Science Teacher/AVID 11 

Bottoms, Lauren      Social Science Teacher/AVID 11 

Bering, Gavin            Social Science Teacher/ AVID 10

Laine, Daniel            Computer Teacher/AVID 10 

Alcala, Nohely          Social Science Teacher/AVID 10 

Martin, Joanna         Social Science Teacher/AVID 9 

Lopez, Tavish           English Teacher/AVID 9  

Barba, Sara               World Language Teacher/AVID 9