AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a college readiness elective course. It is offered to students who would like to prepare to attend a college or university. The rigorous curriculum includes writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, reading, note-taking, study skills, test preparation and test taking skills, college/career/team building activities, college visits and enrichment opportunities.

Students participate in AVID voluntarily however there is a selection process including the following criteria:
A desire to attend college and willingness to undertake rigorous preparation for college, B-C average student, and a good attendance record. A student may also fulfill one or more of the following criteria: Membership in a group underrepresented in college, first-generation college student, qualifies for free/reduced lunch or comes from a low-income background, and/or other special circumstances that hinder the ability to seek college assistance on their own.

If selected for the AVID elective class, AVID students must sign an AVID Student Agreement indicating their commitment to complete all of the required schoolwork and homework in the AVID elective class and in all other classes, take notes in all subject-area classes daily, carry and maintain the AVID binder, take at least one honors level course, and participate in twice weekly small group tutorial sessions with AVID tutors during the AVID elective class.

Other requirements include good citizenship, appropriate behavior in and out of the classroom, good attendance, maintaining good grades and GPA, and demonstrating motivation and individual determination. AVID students take responsibility for their own learning and success.

Interested 8th grade students should complete the application below by MARCH 13th. After applications are reviewed, interviews will be offered to students considered for the AVID elective course.