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WHY AVID? Apply Here AVID App

AVID WORKS & IT GETS YOU TO COLLEGE!

COLLEGE FIELD TRIPS - fun, free trips to several college campuses every year!

3 DAY OVERNIGHT TRIP TO VISIT COLLEGE CAMPUSES!

TUTORING -- college tutors twice a week to help you in all of your classes!

SKILLS -- note-taking, time management, organization, test taking, and study skills.

GRADES -- help keep you on track with A-G and competitive GPA and coursework.

SUPPORT -- walk you through all parts of college admissions and financial aid.

MOTIVATION -- stay focused on your college dreams and goals.

FUN! -- our many field trips, team building, celebrations, and AVID Family fun all year!

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Weekly AVID Schedule

Mondays, Tuesdays + Thursdays	Wednesdays	Fridays
AVID Curriculum for College Preparation & Planning; Career Paths; Majors/Minors; Financial Aid & Scholarships; A-G; College Essays; Brag Sheets; and MORE! Tutoring with College Tutors in Multiple Subjects Skills: note-taking, study,test taking, note time management, presentation, critical thinking, organization, core class support, collaboration, and MORE!	College Field Trips College Admissions Reps/Speakers in the AVID classroom Teambuilding + Motivational Activities Class Discussions + Socratic Seminars	Tutoring with College Tutors in Multiple Subjects Binder, Notes + Agenda Checks

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Proven Achievement. Lifelong Advantage.

“75% of AVID students are from a low socioeconomic status background, and 80% are underrepresented students. Nevertheless, they outperform their peers in crucial metrics nationwide.”

“94%

complete four-year college entrance requirements”

“90%

who apply are accepted into four-year colleges”

“85%

persist into the second year of college”

Link to Source

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Proven Results

“First-generation, low-income AVID alumni who go to college are four times more likely to graduate than their national peers.”

“42% of first-generation, low-income AVID college students graduate with a four-year degree within six years*”

*Source: These data reflect records received from

National Student Clearinghouse, 2016–2018.

AVID Senior Data Collection, 2010–2012 [Electronic Database]

“11% of peers nationally graduate within the

same timeframe**”

**Source: Engle, J. & Tinto, V. (2008). Moving Beyond Access. Washington, DC: The Pell Institute

Link to Source

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AVID’s Mission: to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.

AVID Profile: Do you want to go to college right after graduation? Do you have a 2.0 GPA or above? Will you be the first in your family to go to college?

AVID Classes Offered: AVID 9, AVID 10, AVID 11 + AVID 12 -- all classes offered during the regular school day AND at zero period.

AVID Teachers/Counselors: Ms. Arrambide, Mrs. Loughman, Mrs. Hillis, and Ms. Debbas. Plus our amazing Admin Team!

How to Apply: Go to the link here AVID App

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Our AVID Team:
Heather Arrambide AVID Coordinator, AVID 9, 10, 11 + 12, English 11
Katherine Loughman AVID 9/10, English 9, 10 + 11
Natasha Hillis AVID Counselor, Counseling HAS - MEN
Natalie Debbas College + Career Counselor