COURSE DESCRIPTION: Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID) is an elective class where students will develop and reinforce attitudes, skills, and knowledge to successfully enter and complete advanced class work.  Students will learn and apply study skills and learning strategies to improve performance in all classes.  Students are required to enroll in a rigorous course of study, maintain satisfactory grades and demonstrate outstanding citizenship while participating in AVID.  In order to ensure your child’s successful in a rigorous course of study, students will be required to participate in a tutorial process to enhance and support them in their coursework.  We will also be visiting colleges and participating in team building exercises to help the students set future goals that they can achieve.

COURSE OBJECTIVE:  The AVID elective class is the key element for the AVID program.  The AVID program main goal is directing students to a college-bound or career focused trade school path. AVID supports learners by holding tutorials, teaching organizational skills, and developing the learning process with high-level critical thinking skills.