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