What is AVID?
Secondary Campuses - AVID is offered to 7th – 12th graders as an elective course that, like any other class, meets regularly. Each week, students receive two hours of instruction, two hours in tutor led study groups, and one hour in motivational activities and academic survival skills, including critical reading and writing skills. AVID students are encouraged to take pre-advanced placement courses (in junior high school) and move into honors/advanced placement courses and/or International Baccalaureate. AVID is a state approved innovative course, and students in grades nine through twelve receive an elective credit for the course each year.
Elementary Campuses - AVID strategies are imbedded in the 4th - 6th grade curriculum. Students receive the following strategies in their multi-subject non-elective classrooms: Organizational Tools, Student Success Skills, WICOR (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading), and Partnerships. The utilization of these skills will help students’ preparation for junior high and create a smoother transition as well.
The AVID Mission
The mission of AVID is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.
AVID’s systemic approach is designed to support students and educators as they increase schoolwide/districtwide learning and performance.
AVID Student Profile
· The AVID student is a student with academic potential:
· Average-to-high test scores
· 2.0-3.5 GPA
· College potential with support
· Desire and determination
· The AVID student meets one or more of the following criteria:
· First in family to attend college
· Low income
· Special circumstances
Which schools have AVID?
AVID Secondary Campuses
Bonham Junior High
Bowie Junior High
Crockett Junior High
Ector Junior High
Hood Junior High
Nimitz Junior High
Odessa High
Permian High
AVID Elementary Campuses
Austin
Blackshear
Blanton
Burleson
Burnet
Cameron
Cavazos
Dowling
Fly
GP Alamo
Goliad
Gonzales
Hays
Ireland
Johnson
Jordan
Milam
Noel
Pease
Ross
Sam Houston
San Jacinto
Travis
Zavala
How can students get into AVID?
All students will receive the AVID strategies in their 4th - 6th grade classrooms.
At the secondary campuses, students must apply and be accepted in the program. Download and print the APPLICATION here and return to your home campus.
