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AVID
Welcome to AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)Top of Page
Welcome to AVID ... a life-changing program for students.
AVID is a program designed to help students in the middle prepare for and succeed in colleges and universities. Students in the program commit themselves to improvement and preparation for college. AVID offers a rigorous program of instruction in academic “survival skills” and college level entry skills. The AVID program teaches the student how to study, read for content, take notes, and manage time. Students participate in collaborative study groups or tutorials led by tutors who use skillful questioning to bring students to a higher level of understanding.
We have an outstanding AVID team and teaching staff who go the distance for our students.
AVID is a program designed to help students in the middle prepare for and succeed in colleges and universities. Students in the program commit themselves to improvement and preparation for college. AVID offers a rigorous program of instruction in academic “survival skills” and college level entry skills. The AVID program teaches the student how to study, read for content, take notes, and manage time. Students participate in collaborative study groups or tutorials led by tutors who use skillful questioning to bring students to a higher level of understanding.
We have an outstanding AVID team and teaching staff who go the distance for our students.
Want to apply to AVID?Top of Page
Two ways to apply:
1) Paper application: Download our application to submit to our AVID Coordinator with a current student transcript attached.
2) Apply on-line: Use the link below to apply for our program on-line. Before you start the application, make sure you have a teacher or counselor's name and e-mail address to fill out our Recommendation Form.
Also, please check out our AVID informational powerpoint!
AVID TeachersTop of Page
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12th Grade AVID Teacher
Cespedes, Erin
12th Grade AVID Teacher
12th Grade AVID Teacher
11th grade AVID Teacher
10th grade AVID Teacher
10th grade AVID Teacher
Yeager, Teresa
AVID Coordinator
AVID Coordinator
11th Grade AVIDTop of Page
Mrs. Guillen and Mr. Stalder-Skarmoutsos are excited for this year's 11th graders
AVID ResourcesTop of Page
Preparing for college can be an intimidating and exhausting experience (but, well worth it). Below are some valuable resources to help you with questions about colleges, finances and extra support.
- AVID Website
Straight from the AVID website, a collection of helpful links. - Parent and Student Resources
Get a deeper understanding of the expectations for your student with these helpful resources. This site is great for the student as well. Many of the material is available in Spanish and English.