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AVID

Learn how AVID empowers students—hear their stories & experiences.

What is AVID?

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a global, nonprofit educational initiative designed to close the opportunity gap and prepare students, particularly those underrepresented in higher education, for college and career success. From elementary levels, AVID builds academic habits, focusing on organization, study skills, and self-advocacy, while its elective class in higher grades emphasizes academic support and skills for college readiness. AVID's comprehensive approach includes professional development for educators and a WICOR-based curriculum (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, Reading), encouraging a schoolwide shift towards a more equitable, inquiry-focused, and organized learning environment.

AVID Logo - Advancement Via Individual Determination
Student reviewing their notes.
Students working on an assignment.
Student in her AVID gear on the quad.
Students listening to their teacher.
Student taking notes with teacher looking on.
Student organizing notes
Student discussion.
Student taking focused notes.
Student taking focused notes.
Student taking focused notes.
Class picture of Ms. Bell's AVID class.
Student taking focused notes.
Student taking focused notes.
Student taking focused notes.
Student revising and scoring their Cornell Notes.

Site Coordinator

Melissa Harris

District Coordinator

Mario Landeros

District Director of College and Career Readiness

AVID Secondary Elective Week at a Glance

AVID Secondary Elective Week at a Glance

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
AVID
Curriculum		 Tutorial AVID
Curriculum		 Tutorial Binder Evaluation
Field Trips
Media Center
Speakers
Motivational Activities (within block)
Combination for block schedule. Combination for block schedule.

 

AVID Impact Data

AVID Impact Data 2022

  AVID Seniors that met a-g NVUSD Seniors that met a-g

All NVUSD

 84.3% (70/83) 49.7%

NHS

 88.2% (45/51) 49.1% (184/375)

VHS

 78.1% (25/32) 56.5% (227/402)

ACHS

 no data available 58.6% (228/389)
What the AVID Elective is...
  • AVID is for students who have the potential for honors, advanced, Pre-AP*, AP* work in school but need support paired with the rigor.
  • AVID combines rigor with support that includes each student's own individual determination  and the support of teachers, other AVID students, family members, the AVID teacher(s), and college tutors.
  • Students in AVID must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher throughout the school year. 
What the AVID Elective is not...
  • AVID is not an "at risk" system. It is designed to support students who would otherwise not attend and graduate from a four-year college/university or trade school. 
  • AVID is not for students who fail to complete any of their homework.
  • AVID is not for students who consistently receive grades of "D" or "F."
  • AVID is not for unmotivated students. They must have individual determination.
Some additional factors to consider when identifying a potential AVID Elective student...
  • Has a GPA of 2.0 to 3.5.
  • Is proficient or close to proficient on state tests.
  • Comes from a low-income or single-parent family.
  • Would be first in their family to attend college.
  • Is able to complete four-year university entrance requirements prior to graduation.
  • Is a hard worker, has a positive attitude, and is collaborative in nature. 
  • Is from a racial, cultural, or economic group historically underrepresented in colleges and universities.
  • Has potential, but may also have special circumstances that could be obstacles to achievement.