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AVID OBJECTIVES
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To provide academic instruction and other support to students to prepare them for success in high school
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To give students college level entry skills.
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To increase the “coping skills” of program participants.
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To motivate students to seek a college education.
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To increase the participants’ level of career awareness
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AVID ACTIVITIES
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Writing for all classes.
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Developing success strategies.
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Preparing for a professional career.
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Visiting college campuses.
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Interacting with guest speakers.
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Participating in extracurricular and community activities
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Participating in community service
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AVID STUDENT ELIGIBILITY
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A teacher/staff recommendation is required to be considered for the AVID program. Student must:
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Desire to attend a four-year college
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Demonstrate appropriate classroom behavior.
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Earn grades of a “C” or better.
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Hold a good attendance record.
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Exhibit good work habits.
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For more information on AVID
visit their website at http://www.avid.org -