Program Overview and Student Expectations

  • Who is eligible for AVID?

    AVID students meet at least ONE of the following critiera AND they are selected through an application process that identifies the academic middle within their school.

    • Average to high test scores
    • 2.5 - 3.5 grade point average
    • College potential
    • Desire and determination
    • Appropriate classroom behavior
    • Good attendance record
    • Strong work habits
    • A willingness to commit themselves to studying
    • The desire to attend college

     

    AVID Students Will

    • Become proficient in taking notes in all classes, organization, time management, study skills, writing, questioning, working with others, reading and public speaking through collaborative and interactive class environment
    • Be supported by weekly group tutorials including college students, adults, and peers
    • Participate in guest speaker forums, volunteer activities and field trips to colleges, universities and businesses
    • Access advanced content course
    • Maintain grades of C or better
    • Enroll in advanced and accelerated courses as outlined below

     

    Grade

    Minimum Course Requirements

    6

    		 at least one advanced course

    (advanced math preferred to support completion of Algebra 1 in middle school)

    7

    at least two advanced courses

    8

    at least one high school honors core course (preferably Algebra 1) plus one advanced course

    Note: 
    Students who begin AVID as a 7th grader may begin with one advanced course. 

    Students who begin AVID as an 8th grader may begin with one high school honors core course. 

     

    AVID Student Expectations

    • Maintain good grades
    • Enroll in advanced, honors & Advanced Placement classes
    • Keep an organized three-ring binder and take notes in all classes
    • Complete work for all classes
    • Maintain strong attendance and good behavior
    • Maintain "individual determination" to succeed
    • Participate in weekly tutorials
    • By the time an AVID student leaves Middle School they will have completed Algebra 1 and have taken multiple higher level courses.