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AVID

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), is a school-wide system to develop successful leaders in their communities and society.

Contact

Kate Buhr

Dr. Katherine Buhr
AVID District Coordinator
651-425-6344
Kbuhr0@sowashco.org

 

AVID’s mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.

 

About AVID

AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a year long elective class in grades 7-12.  AVID is an international

AVID Framework

program that has been around for more than 40 years.  Teachers are excited to work with our AVID students as they prepare for their futures.  AVID teaches students skills and behaviors needed for academic success. AVID students are taught success strategies and are supported through weekly tutorials that are facilitated by college students and college-experienced tutors.

AVID students are introduced to many career fields through guest speakers.  Every month, a speaker introduces aspects of his/her career and the journey taken to get to this point. AVID students also visit colleges and universities to visualize their futures.

In SoWashCo Schools, AVID is Schoolwide from grades 3-12 teaching students’ organization skills, soft skills like student advocacy, and academic skills like focused note taking.

 

 

Elementary School AVID

Elementary School AVID Coordinators

Select your child's elementary school to view contact information for the AVID coordinator. 

 

middle school AVID

Apply to AVID

To apply to AVID, click the student application button below, complete the form and email it to your AVID Coordiantor. 

Student Application

Middle School AVID Informational Video

View our informational video about our middle school AVID program.

Informational Video

About Middle School AVID

AVID is a program targeted for students in the academic middle, designed to give them a push to reach their full potential. AVID is an Elective Class to which students can apply at the end of 6th grade or 7th-11th grades. 

AVID classes work on all the skills necessary to become college ready and a successful student. We have two days of AVID Tutorials with amazing AVID Tutors.

AVID Elective Class Expectations

  • Maintain an Organized Binder
  • Develop Time Management Skills
  • Complete all assignments and maintain high grades
  • Study regularly for all classes
  • Support one another as classmates

Middle School AVID Coordinators

Select your child's middle school to view contact information for the AVID coordinator. 

 

high school AVID

Apply to AVID High School

To apply to AVID, click the student application button below, complete the form and email it to the AVID Coordiantor or the counseling office at your school. 

Student Application

About high School AVID

AVID is a program targeted for students in the academic middle, designed to give them a push to reach their full potential. AVID is an Elective Class to which students can apply.

AVID classes work on all the skills necessary to become college ready and a successful student. We have two days of AVID Tutorials with amazing AVID Tutors.

high school curriculum includes:

  • Research Skills
  • Research Papers
  • Public Speaking
  • Focused Note-Taking
  • Philosophical Chairs
  • Socratic Seminars
  • Scholarship & Financial Aid Research
  • Goal Setting
  • Mission Statements
  • Self Discovery & Reflection
  • Character Development
  • Tips for Success
  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Organizational Skills & Projects
  • Time Management
  • Money Management
  • College Readiness Skills
  • College Exploration
  • Career Exploration
  • The Process of Getting a Job (Resume, Mock Interviews)
  • Study Skills
  • Community Service Projects
  • Tutorials

High School AVID Coordinators

Select your child's middle school to view contact information for the AVID coordinator.