 |
|
|
|
|
| Home > Parents > Programs > AVID |
 |
| AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) |
|
|
AVID is a national college preparatory program designed for middle and high school students who are underachieving or underserved learners. The program assists students attain the academic skills, self-confidence, and motivation to attend and be successful at a four-year university.
Students work on enhancing their study skills with the goal of successfully participating in college preparatory classes and eventually attending a four-year university. Students learn how to advocate for themselves in academic and non-academic situations—to help them gain access to the same educational opportunities that already-successful students receive. Teachers promote personal empowerment and encourage students to feel validated and recognized in school settings.
AVID is a regularly scheduled elective class that provides students with:
- Academic instruction from an AVID-trained teacher and college tutors
- Assistance with class assignments
- Study skills
- College-level entry skills
- Curriculum enrichment
- Motivational activities
- Coping skills
- Options for careers
AVID is offered at all PAUSD middle and high schools. If you are interested in the program, contact your student's guidance counselor.
Revised January 2003 |
|
|
|
|
|