AVID Students

AVID students are students in the academic middle who have not previously succeeded in a rigorous college preparatory path but are capable of doing so. AVID program participants must choose to participate and demonstrate this choice by completing an application and interview process. If selected, AVID students enroll in rigorous academic classes and in the AVID elective class, where they receive academic support.

Who are the AVID students?

One of more of the following:

• Seventh- through twelfth-graders who have been recruited into AVID classes
• First generation in their family to go to college
• Students with records of good behavior, good attendance, A, B, or C grades
• Willing to work hard to attain the goal of going to college
• Provided with lots of support from their AVID teachers, counselors, tutors and from their parents
• Potential for honors classes
• Low income
• Special circumstances

Selection Criteria —

Students with academic potential who:

• Fall within the five identified academic “achievement gap” areas:
• White & Asian – Black & Hispanic
• Native English speakers – English Language Learners
• Less mobile – More mobile
• Students at or above proficient – Students below proficient
• High socio-economic status – Low socio-economic status
• Average to high test scores
• 2.0 – 3.5 GPA (“B” and “C” grades)
• May be the first to attend college
• Demonstrate appropriate classroom behavior
• Maintain good attendance
• Have been historically underserved/underrepresented in four-year colleges
• Have college potential with support
• Have the desire and motivation to prepare for entrance to a four-year college
• May have special circumstances

Student Responsibilities —

• Maintain the AVID binder with assignment/grade record sheets
• Take daily notes in classes