• College and Career Readiness AVID Program 

    The mission of AVID is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness and success in a global society. AVID is a college and career readiness system that takes students with the potential and determination to go to college and supports their academic success in the rigorous courses (MS advanced & HS Honors for grades 6-8). In the AVID elective course, students are taught the skill sets (purposeful note-taking, organization, public speaking, responsibility, etc.) necessary to be successful in those rigorous courses. Many students will be the first in their families to attend college, come from low-income or minority families, or have unique personal circumstances that require a greater academic support system within the school day. AVID creates an atmosphere of positive peer culture for the students, in which they encourage each other to strive for success. 
     
    Renee Caplinger-Ford is our AVID Coordinator. Contact: caplinger-fordr@pcsb.org 
    Jordan Ekern is our AVID elective teacher for the 6th grade. Contact: ekernj@pcsb.org
    Noreen Wishart is our AVID elective teacher for 7th grade. Contact: wishartn@pcsb.org
    Emma Johnson is our AVID elective teacher for 8th grade. Contact: johnsonem@pcsb.org