AVID
Advancement via Individual Determination
What is AVID?
AVID is a program designed to help students who are not currently reaching their potential, who may be the first in their family to attend college, or who may be underrepresented in universities. AVID is a program designed to help students prepare for college. Through organization and self reliance, students are expected to try their hardest and achieve their full potential. AVID is a general elective class (5 credits per semester) and students typically enroll each semester of their high school career.
What AVID is not:
A guarantee for success.
An easy “A”.
A remedial program.
An at risk program.
Criteria for Entry:
• 2.0-3.5 GPA
• Teacher Recommendation
• Excellent attendance
• Motivation to improve grades and self discipline to complete all work
• Sincere desire to attend college
Questions To Ask Yourself:
Am I determined to go to college?
Am I willing to sacrifice my free time to study and learn?
Am I willing to take notes in every class every day?
Am I willing to maintain one 3in. binder with all school work?
Am I willing to challenge myself by taking advanced and AP crs?
AVID (X51, X52, X53)
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a college preparatory program that focuses on the students who are academically proficient, yet need support in reaching and succeeding in advanced academic crs. AVID bridges student gaps in the skills, language, habits, and resources of the college bound student. Additionally, students in AVID receive academic and motivational support. Other aspects of the program include: field trips to places of educational and cultural interest and tutoring by college students.
AVID (X51 FRESHMAN YEAR---SPECIFICS)]
AVID 9 supports acquisition of students from middle school into and through their freshman year. It is supportive of the transition into a rigorous high school curriculum. Curriculum focuses on time management, organization, community building and beginning AVID strategies including Cornell notes and tutorials.
AVID (X52 SOPHOMORE YEAR---SPECIFICS)
AVID 10 focuses on more in depth AVID strategies including efficient note-taking, writing, self-advocacy, and individual responsibility.
AVID (X53 JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEARS---SPECIFICS)
The course emphasizes college preparatory activities including ACT and SAT prep, collaborative research, college essays and applications.
AVID Documents & Worksheets
• AVID Application 
• University Research Worksheet
• Useful Websites Worksheet
• Cornell Notes
• Melissa Warfield's AVID Resources (only accessible on BVSD computers)
Student Testimonials:
This is my first year in AVID at BHS and my third year total (I was in AVID for 2 years at Casey Middle School ). AVID is unique; it is a family at school that helps me achieve my highest potential. AVID has helped me learn organizational methods and study techniques. Last year without AVID, I was able to implement the skills I had learned but I wasn't able to receive the help that I needed in my AP classes. Because I couldn't get the same help, my grades dropped. So this year I looked into AVID again when I heard BHS was going to introduce it. Now I can get the help and support I need while helping other students with things that they're having trouble with. AVID is a great program which helps with success and I strongly recommend joining the program if you want to go to college but are having trouble in school.
—Kevin Moore
AVID is all about the community, we meet together, make friends and learn strategies that will help us reach our goals. Like the title of the class suggests, its all about self determination and perseverance. This class is all about getting us into college, but most of all to teach us how to be involved in the things we do. I think AVID is a very helpful resource that when used correctly can help us through an obstacle. This is what it means to be in AVID and it's what I strive to achieve.
—Galen Moore
The reason I want to be in AVID is because it is a great opportunity which helps me with current classes and with college in the future.
—Ramiro Portillo
Parent Testimonials:
Not only is AVID one of my son's favorite classes this semester, but AVID has helped him become a more organized student, enabled him to plan his study time more effectively-particularly with long-term assignments and tests, and has taught him how to achieve good study habits. The tutorials have proven very helpful. Laura Jordan is an inspiring, genuine, and entertaining teacher.
—Karin Budding
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