A.V.I.D.
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:
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.
A.V.I.D. Program
- AVID 09
- 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 |
