What is AVID? What will I do in an AVID class?
AVID (Advancement Via Individual
Determination) is an internationally recognized Skill Development: You will practice skills such as
program designed to prepare students for note-taking, organization, time management, and
success in colleges and universities. Established test-taking.
more than 35 years ago with o ne teacher in one
classroom, AVID today impacts more than College Preparatory Activities: You will learn
1.2 million students in 44 states and 16 other about a variety of colleges and universities
countries/territories. through guest speakers, field trips, and
research. You will also learn about the
The AVID curriculum is driven by the WICOR requirements for getting into specific
method, which stands for writing, inquiry, colleges and universities.
collaboration, organization, and reading.
Personal Mentoring: Your AVID teacher will
Students in AVID: monitor your progress and help you set
★ have average to high standardized future goals at individual conferences. Your
test scores AVID teacher will also communicate with
★ have the potential and the desire to go your other teachers and act as an advocate
to college on your behalf.
★ are serious about succeeding in school
★ possess individual determination and a Collaborative Study: Twice weekly, you will
sense of responsibility work in groups with college tutors to go over
★ have good attendance difficult material and study for tests.
★ have a good behavior record
Career Building: You will explore career options
through research to determine what education
Why was my child suggested for level is required for specific careers. Guest
AVID? speakers will share their professional experiences
and careers with the class.
The AVID Elective is first and foremost a
college readiness course. Your child was Classroom Community: You will participate in
nominated or selected because he/she is many community building activities with your
showing potential to not only enroll and classmates, where hopefully, you will build strong
relationships and learn to trust each other. You
succeed in rigorous courses, but to be on
will have the opportunity to improve your
track to attend ANY college. AVID is not a
interpersonal, communication and leadership
remedial course. Students in the AVID skills.
Elective enroll in rigorous courses and receive
the support needed to succeed in those
courses. Your child has been identified as
someone who has potential and could benefit
from the skills that will be taught in the AVID
Elective class.
Advancement Via
Individual
MISD AVID benefits: Determination
★ Trained AVID tutors in the classroom
twice a week from middle to high
school AVID is not just another program…
★ High School Communication credit is
earned simultaneously while in the at its heart,
AVID elective AVID is a philosophy
★ Optional online HS graduation
requirements available at a discount that hold students accountable to
($50 per class instead of $250) rise to the challenge of the
★ Juniors and seniors can take the SAT
and the ACT tests at no charge and highest academic standards,
receive waivers for 8 college provides academic and social
application fees
★ College field trips every year support, focuses on leadership and
good citizenship.
