AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a kindergarten through postsecondary college readiness system designed to increase the number of students who enroll and succeed in higher education and in their lives beyond high school. 

Putting future leaders on an early path to success in school, AVID Elementary engages young learners and provides them with the critical skills to become confident, independent thinkers who have a thirst for learning. Teachers use AVID strategies to provide students with:  

• Proven ways to succeed in school  

• Writing to learn, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading to learn  

• Note-taking and time management skills  

• Best ways to work together inside and outside of the classroom

Moving future leaders toward college success and beyond, AVID’s teaching strategies and curriculum build positive teacher-student relationships to ensure student success schoolwide. AVID Elective students:  

• Enroll in advanced courses (AP® and IB)  

• Receive academic instruction and tutorial support  

• Strengthen their writing skills  

• Improve study and organization skills  

• Gain “college knowledge”  

• Visit colleges and explore careers