AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination.  AVID is a fourth- through twelfth-grade system to prepare students in the academic middle for four-year college eligibility.  It has a proven track record in bringing out the best in students, and in closing the achievement gap.      Click on the AVID logo to go directly to the AVID website.

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. 

Below are English and Spanish presentations that explain more about the AVID program.

English Presentation

Español Presentation

The AVID Contract

Located below is the AVID contract for you to download.   We have and English and Spanish version.