Benefits of AVID
"Advancement Via Individual Determination"
Ongoing Mentoring - The AVID elective teacher serves as a college advisor/mentor tracking the progress of each student towards college and career. Progress reports are used to track student performance.
The AVID Counselor - All AVID students are monitored and supported by a counselor (Mrs. Turner) assigned to the program.
Academic Support - College tutors are paid to come into the AVID elective classes and work with our students, helping them to become independent learners.
"College Going" Environment - The atmosphere in the class is motivating and students encourage each other to strive to meet their goals.
College Visits - All students are exposed directly to the colleges via campus visits.
College and Financial Aid Process - Starting the Junior Year, but primarily during senior year, students are given direct support in applying for scholarships and completing the financial aid process. Also, students are monitored and supported in the college application process.
Guest Speakers - Students are exposed to various careers and the college life through the participation of guest speakers from various colleges and professional fields.
Reading and Writing - Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, and Reading (WICOR) are an integral part of the AVID class in order to enhance students’ skills.
Test Prep - Students are given direct support with critical exams; SAT, ACT, College Placement Test, etc.
College Fieldtrips:
Freshman Class:
Local College Fieldtrips
1st Semester (November)
-Students visit 2 local public universities
2nd Semester (April)
-Students visit 2 private local universities
Sophomore Class:
1st Semester (November)
-Students visit 2 local public universities
2nd Semester (April)
-Students visit 2 private local universities
Junior Class:
Junior Trip (February)
-Students visit 9 colleges throughout Central and Northern California
-4 days and 3 nights in the Bay area
Senior Seminar:
One celebratory fieldtrip
-a fun night celebrating all of the classes accomplishments
Complete Cal State Applications (October)
Complete UC Applications (November)
Financial Aid Workshop--Financial Aid Application (FAFSA)