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Advancement Via Individual Determination
AVID is a system to prepare students in the academic middle for four-year college eligibility. It has a proven track record in bringing out the best in students, and in closing the achievement gap.
AVID targets students in the academic middle- B and C students- who have the desire to go to college and the willingness to work hard. These are students who are capable of completing rigorous curriculum but are falling short of their potential. Typically, they will be the first in their families to attend college, and many are from low-income or minority families. AVID pulls these students out of their unchallenging courses and puts them on the college track: acceleration instead of remediation.
Not only are students enrolled in their school’s toughest classes, such as honors and Advanced Placement, but also in the AVID elective. For one period in their schedule, they learn organizational and study skills, work on critical thinking and asking probing questions, get academic help from peers and college tutors, and participate in enrichment and motivational activities that make college seem attainable. Their self-images improve, and they become academically successful leaders and role models for other students.
The AVID Curriculum, based on rigorous standards, was developed by middle and senior high school teachers in collaboration with college professors. It is driven but the WICR method which stands for writing, inquiry, collaboration and reading. AVID curriculum is used in AVID elective classes, in content-area classes in AVID schools, and even in schools where the AVID elective is not offered.
For more information regarding the AVID program at Hunter High
Please Contact
Hilary James AVID Coordinator hjames@graniteschools.org
Marta Cooney AVID Counselor mncooney@graniteschools.org
Ike Spencer AVID Administrator iaspencer@graniteschools.org
or check the AVID website at www.avidonline.org
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