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GENERAL INFORMATION

 

logo Klein High School's AVID Coordinator is Mrs. Sally Deweese. Please contact her for any futher questions concerning the AVID program.

 

WHAT IS AVID?

Avid adj.: enthusiastic; ardent; characterized by vigorous pursuit [ L avidus,eager for knowledge]

AVID is a college preparatory program for grades six through twelve that empowers students to succeed in a rigorous academic curriculum.

The goal of AVID is to educate the whole student by unifying six important elements of
education: students, curriculum, faculty, skills, parents, school activities, and community.

The AVID curriculum includes instruction in study skills, organizational skills, communication skills, writing, test-taking strategies, personal development, and team-building.

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AVID PROGRAM STUDENT REQUIREMENTS:

  • Maintain enrollment in college preparatory classes
  • Maintain a notebook with class and text notes for each academic course
  • Maintain assignment sheets for each subject and complete tutorial forms
    for all AVID tutorial sessions
  • Take at least one page of notes in every class each day
  • Spend two hours per night on homework and study
  • Maintain satisfactory citizenship and attendance in all classes
  • Complete AVID assignments including writing and speaking tasks
  • Participate in AVID tutorials
  • Take the PSAT/SAT at least once
  • Attend the AVID field trips during and after school
  • Maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average
  • Increase academic rigor by enrolling in and successfully completing at least one Pre-AP/AP or IB class in one or more of the core curriculum areas (English, Math, Social Studies, Science) each year.

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MISSION OF AVID IS TO:

  • Prepare middle and high school students for eligibility and success in four-year colleges and universities
    - Increase college preparation and college awareness on the part of the students
    - Increase academic success of students
    - Increase opportunities for students to enroll in advanced college preparatory courses at the high school level
    - Provide support services for students enrolled in the program
    - Develop and encourage a positive attitude toward high school and higher education on the part of AVID student.