The AVID program
AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination, started in California in the early 1980s. Since then, it has expanded across the United States and around the world. AVID is a college-readiness program that prepares students for college success their first day on campus. AVID targets students in the academic middle; they are not straight "A" students, nor do they fail their classes. AVID students are easily identifiable because they are determined students who want to succeed, but may need a little support focused on specific college readiness skills such as note-taking, test preparation, time management, etc.
Who are AVID students?
AVID students are in 6th - 12th grade from the academic middle, and meet the following requirements:
- GPA of 2.0-3.5
- Average to high OAKS test scores
- Have the drive/determination to be successful in school
- Have great potential for success with added support
- The student wants to be in AVID
AVID students typically meet at least one of the following criteria:
- First-generation college students
- Historically underserved/underrepresented on 4-year college campuses
- Low income
- Or have other special, life circumstances to be considered
AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination, started in California in the early 1980s. Since then, it has expanded across the United States and around the world. AVID is a college-readiness program that prepares students for college success their first day on campus. AVID targets students in the academic middle; they are not straight "A" students, nor do they fail their classes. AVID students are easily identifiable because they are determined students who want to succeed, but may need a little support focused on specific college readiness skills such as note-taking, test preparation, time management, etc.
Who are AVID students?
AVID students are in 6th - 12th grade from the academic middle, and meet the following requirements:
- GPA of 2.0-3.5
- Average to high OAKS test scores
- Have the drive/determination to be successful in school
- Have great potential for success with added support
- The student wants to be in AVID
AVID students typically meet at least one of the following criteria:
- First-generation college students
- Historically underserved/underrepresented on 4-year college campuses
- Low income
- Or have other special, life circumstances to be considered