AVID

AVID—Advancement Via Individual Determination—fosters a safe and open culture, high expectations for teachers and students, and collaboration in all classrooms. 

By teaching and reinforcing academic behaviors and higher-level thinking at a young age, our teachers create a ripple effect in later grades. Our students develop the academic habits they will need to be successful in middle school, high school, and college, in an age-appropriate and challenging way. Our students learn about organization, study skills, communication, and self-advocacy. We encourage our students to take structured notes and answer and ask high-level questions that go beyond routine answers.

The strong college-going culture on our school campus encourages students to think about their college and career plans. Our teachers and staff speak about their college experiences and their career choices. Therefore, college and careers are no longer foreign concepts, and teachers provide the academic foundation students need to be on a path for college and career success. AVID help our school closes the opportunity gap before it begins.