What is AVID?
Some Requirements to be Accepted into AVID
AVID Is Not...
AVID at Worley
AVID is an elective class held five days a week. AVID students are required to take at least one honors class and through AVID, they learn valuable skills, such as writing, note taking, reading, inquiry, collaboration, organization, critical thinking and more, that will help them succeed in more rigorous courses. AVID-trained tutors facilitate small group student tutorial sessions twice a week, usually on Mondays and Wednesdays. AVID students visit colleges and universities to learn about academic requirements, classes, programs, opportunities and collegiate life. Guest speakers, including professionals in various career fields, are invited to present to AVID classes. In addition, events, such as Induction Ceremony and Family Night, are held for AVID students and their families.
Why AVID Works
AVID's Success Rate
Since it was established in California more than 30 years ago, AVID has become the most successful college preparatory program for underserved students.
- AVID is a program for "middle to upper middle" academic students. These students have the potential for honors and AP work but need to develop the skills needed to be successful in rigorous courses.
- AVID combines rigor with support that includes the student's own individual determination and the support of teachers, other AVID students and their families, AVID teachers and AVID tutors.
- Students must maintain "C" in all classes throughout the school year.
- AVID is acceleration. Not remediation.
Some Requirements to be Accepted into AVID
- Students must maintain a "C" in all classes
- Must be a hard worker, have a positive attitude and work collaboratively with others
- Must be able to complete four-year university requirements prior to graduation
- Typically underrepresented in colleges and four-year universities
AVID Is Not...
- AVID is not a program for unmotivated students. They must have individual determination to be successful in all classes.
- AVID is not an "at risk" program. It's a program designed to support students who would otherwise not attend a four-year university to attend and to graduate from a four-year school.
- AVID is not for students who don't do any of their homework.
- AVID is not for the consistently "D" or "F" student.
AVID at Worley
AVID is an elective class held five days a week. AVID students are required to take at least one honors class and through AVID, they learn valuable skills, such as writing, note taking, reading, inquiry, collaboration, organization, critical thinking and more, that will help them succeed in more rigorous courses. AVID-trained tutors facilitate small group student tutorial sessions twice a week, usually on Mondays and Wednesdays. AVID students visit colleges and universities to learn about academic requirements, classes, programs, opportunities and collegiate life. Guest speakers, including professionals in various career fields, are invited to present to AVID classes. In addition, events, such as Induction Ceremony and Family Night, are held for AVID students and their families.
Why AVID Works
- Places AVID students in rigorous curriculum and gives them the support to achieve
- Provides a team of students for positive peer identification
- Redefines the teacher’s role as that of student advocate
- Transforms schools by creating a college-going culture throughout an entire school, impacting all students
AVID's Success Rate
Since it was established in California more than 30 years ago, AVID has become the most successful college preparatory program for underserved students.
- 92% plan to enroll in a college or university
- 60% plan to enroll in a four-year university
- 32% plan to enroll in a two-year college
- 83% of parents have less than a four-year college degree