AVID
Advancement Via Individual Determination
The mission of AVID is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.
AVID brings research‐based strategies and curriculum to elementary and secondary educational institutions, as well as to higher education. The AVID system provides training and methodologies that develop students’ critical thinking, literacy and math skills across all content areas throughout the entire campus in Schoolwide AVID.
What is AVID Secondary?
The goal of AVID is for students to challenge themselves with rigorous curriculum, join school activities and achieve the goal of going to college. The potential AVID student will attend school regularly, be prepared for class, be self-motivated and be willing to work hard. Students learn to research, take notes and work in groups.
A unique aspect of AVID is the tutorial. Tutors work in AVID classes twice per week to help students in study groups and individually in all academic areas to ensure their progress.
AVID Secondary is offered at:
Columbia River High School
Discovery Middle School
Fort Vancouver High School
Gaiser Middle School
Hudson’s Bay High School
Jason Lee Middle School
Heights Campus
McLoughlin Middle School
Skyview High School
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
“Over the past five years, I’ve become more involved with my education.”
“AVID has shown me the difference between a good student and a great student. … AVID has shown me that I can be a great student.”
“In fifth grade, I realized I could go to college and began to pursue this dream.”