THE AVID STUDENT...

AVID targets students in the academic middle- B, C, and even D students- who have the desire to go to college and the willingness to work hard. These are students who are capable of completing rigorous curriculum but are falling short of their potential. Typically, they will be the first in their families to attend college, and many are from low-income or minority families. AVID pulls these students out of their unchallenging courses and puts them on the college track: acceleration instead of remediation. AVID students must apply and be selected for the AVID program.

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, Match, Social Studies, Science) each year