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AVID PROGRAM. A DVANCEMENT V IA I NDIVIDUAL D ETERMINATION. [L. avidus]: eager for knowledge. The Mission of AVID. The mission of AVID is to ensure that all students. will succeed in advanced classes, will be involved in their school community,
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AVID PROGRAM ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION [L. avidus]: eager for knowledge
The Mission of AVID The mission of AVID is to ensure that all students . . . • will succeed in advanced classes, • will be involved in their school community, • will be prepared to attend a four-year college, • will be good citizens in a democratic society.
Who is an AVID Student Academic Potential • Average to High Test Scores • Grades: Average and Above • College Potential • Desire and Determination Other Possible Considerations • First to Attend College • Historically Underserved in 4-year Colleges • Low Income • Special Circumstances
AVID: 30 Years of Success • 4,500 schools • 45 states approximately 400,000 students • 16 countries • Grades 4-12
An AVID Student is NOT • looking for a free ride • usually in trouble for poor choices • frequently missing homework • often tardy or absent AVID is designed to support the motivated, academically successful student in reaching the next level of academic achievement.
STUDENTS—what to know • AVID’s goal is to support your desire to succeed • Your active participation is essential • AVID is designed to challenge you and push you academically
Are we succeeding? • Currently, we have 95 students enrolled in AVID at HHS • These students are successful and the majority are on their way to attending college.
AVID Students Must: • attend an AVID elective class • enroll in one or more advanced academic class • maintain satisfactory citizenship, grades and attendance in all classes • maintain the AVID binder with assignment/grade record sheets and daily notes in all classes • complete all homework assignments and commit to studying every night
AVID Application Process • Get an application from the counseling office or your teacher. • Return completed application to Counseling Center. Make sure you have spoken to the teachers from whom you requested the recommendations. • Come to an interview with the AVID Committee. • Grades, attendance, SOLS, and discipline will be considered.
AVID DUE DATES • Application is due April 30th • Interviews will begin the week of May 5th. • You will know if you are accepted by May 20th. • Please see Mr. Austin, Ms. Rebhun, Mr. Kirwan, Ms. Hall, Ms. S. Wilson, Mr. Rittenhouse, Ms. Mendez, and Ms. Vass with questions.