What is AVID? What will I do in an AVID class​?

AVID (Advancement Via Individual 

Determination) is an internationally recognized  Skill Development:​ You will practice skills such as 
program designed to prepare students for  note-taking, organization, time management, and 
success in colleges and universities. Established  test-taking.  
more than 35 years ago with o ​ ne teacher in one    
classroom​, AVID today impacts more than   College Preparatory Activities​: You will learn 
1.2 million students in 44 states and 16 other  about a variety of colleges and universities 
countries/territories.  through guest speakers, field trips, and 
   research. You will also learn about the 
The AVID curriculum is driven by the WICOR  requirements for getting into specific 
method, which stands for writing, inquiry,  colleges and universities. 
collaboration, organization, and reading.     
Personal Mentoring​: Your AVID teacher will 
Students in AVID: monitor your progress and help you set 
★ have average to high standardized  future goals at individual conferences. Your 
test scores  AVID teacher will also communicate with 
★ have the potential and the desire to go  your other teachers and act as an advocate 
to college  on your behalf. 
★ are serious about succeeding in school    
★ possess individual determination and a  Collaborative Study​: Twice weekly, you will 
sense of responsibility  work in groups with college tutors to go over 
★ have good attendance  difficult material and study for tests.   
★ have a good behavior record    
Career Building​: You will explore career options 
through research to determine what education 
Why was my child suggested for level is required for specific careers. Guest 
AVID? speakers will share their professional experiences 
and careers with the class. 
The AVID Elective is first and foremost a   
college readiness course. Your child was  Classroom Community​: You will participate in 
nominated or selected because he/she is  many community building activities with your 
showing potential to not only enroll and  classmates, where hopefully, you will build strong 
relationships and learn to trust each other. You 
succeed in rigorous courses, but to be on 
will have the opportunity to improve your 
track to attend ANY college. AVID is not a 
interpersonal, communication and leadership 
remedial course. Students in the AVID  skills. 
Elective enroll in rigorous courses and receive 
the support needed to succeed in those 
courses. Your child has been identified as 
someone who has potential and could benefit 
from the skills that will be taught in the AVID 
Elective class.
 Advancement Via 
Individual 
MISD AVID benefits: Determination 
★ Trained AVID tutors in the classroom 
twice a week from middle to high 
school  AVID is not just another program…
★ High School Communication credit is 
earned simultaneously while in the  at its heart,
AVID elective  AVID is a philosophy
★ Optional online HS graduation 
requirements available at a discount  that hold students accountable to
($50 per class instead of $250)  rise to the challenge of the
★ Juniors and seniors can take the SAT 
and the ACT tests at no charge and  highest academic standards,
receive ​waivers​ for 8 college  provides academic and social
application fees 
★ College field trips every year  support, focuses on leadership and
  good citizenship.