A dvancement V ia I ndividual D etermination

AVID Mission

– The mission of AVID is to ensure that all students, especially students in the middle with academic potential, capable of completing a college prep path will: • Succeed in the most rigorous curriculum • Enter mainstream activities of the school • Increase their enrollment in four-year colleges and universities, and • Become educated and responsible participants and leaders in a democratic society.

AVID Basic Facts

• AVID (L., avidus) eager for knowledge • College prep program • Underachieving, underserved students • Grades 6 - 12 • Clairemont High School • Mary Catherine Swanson

AVID Results

– AVID has grown from a single classroom in one school to more than 1200 schools in 21 states and 14 foreign countries, enrolling more than 65,000 students.

– Since 1990, more than 30,000 AVID students have graduated high school and gone on to a 4-year college or university.

AVID Results

• 92% of all AVID students enroll in either 2-year or 4-year colleges or universities.

• UCSD Independent Research, 1992

AVID Results

• AVID students are staying in college once they enroll; 89% of those who start are in college two years later. This is an enrollment rate 75% higher than the national average and a retention rate 56% higher than the average.

• Mehan et. al., University of CA, 1994

AVID Results

• AVID sends one third more students to 4-year colleges than the local and national average.

• Mehan et. al., University of CA

AVID Components

• Dedicated Students • Involved Parents • Trained Tutors • Teacher & Curriculum • AVID Site Team • Administrative Support

Why your student is being considered for AVID:

• GPA between 2.0 and 3.5

• SAT9 Scores – Reading & Math Percentile 45 – 85 – Reading Stanine Score 4 – 6 – Math Stanine Score 7 – 9 • Teacher Recommendation • Will Benefit

Profile of an AVID student:

• Potential to attend and succeed in a 4-year university • Will benefit from support and guidance • Willing to work hard at home and at school • Willing to take rigorous courses • Motivated and disciplined

How to join AVID:

• Potential students identified by Site Team.

• Attend informational meeting.

• Parent & students agree to apply.

• Sign up for interview.

• Interviews with Site Team members held at school.

• A letter will be sent indicating acceptance into the program for next year.