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AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is an academic support
program that assists students whose goal is to become eligible to
enter a four-year college or university. Funded in part by the California
State Department of Education, AVID has national content and performance
standards; its curriculum is based on WICR (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration,
and Reading). Certified yearly, the high school AVID departments
in our district are in compliance with AVID's 11 essential program
components. Students applying to enter the program normally fit
the following criteria: first generation to complete a 4-year college
degree; an entering GPA between 2.0 and 3.5; good citizenship; level
3 or above CST scores; parental approval; and an interview. The
AVID staff determines acceptance into the program.
9th – 12th Grade Courses
AVID 9 SB243Y
Year (10 credits)
AVID 9, the foundation course of the AVID program focuses on the
learning of skills and attitudes necessary for success in high school.
Students learn fundamental skills, such as note-taking, binder organization,
goal-setting, time management, and reading strategies. In addition,
they write essays and engage in Socratic-style tutorials, which
assist them with their work in academic classes. Students also begin
to develop an awareness of colleges and possible careers, and participate
in team-building activities and field trips to local universities.
The successful completion of AVID 9 prepares students for subsequent
years of AVID.
AVID 10 SB244Y
Year (10 credits)
AVID 10 strengthens and refines the skills and attitudes learned
in the previous year. The focus in the second year is on high school
as a preparation for college. In addition to the fundamental skills
of note-taking, binder organization, reading strategies, tutorial
participations, essay writing and others listed in AVID 9, students
do public speaking, engage in Socratic seminars, and actively research
colleges and careers. They also begin preparing for the college
entrance examinations. The successful completion of AVID 10 prepares
students for AVID 11 or the Junior/Senior Seminar.
AVID 11
Year (10 credits)
AVID 11 focuses on preparation for college eligibility. Although
students review the fundamental skills and attitudes learned in
previous years of AVID, in the third year students begin the process
of identifying the colleges and universities to which they intend
to apply. Students continue to participate in binder checks, tutorials,
Socratic seminars, and team-building activities. In addition to
their timed writings and regular essays, students write a college
research paper. They also continue to prepare for the college entrance
examinations they will take in the spring. The successful completion
of AVID 11 prepares students for AVID 12.
AVID 12
Year (10 credits)
AVID 12, the final course in the AVID program, guides students in
both the actual college application process and in the various requirements
they will face before entering college after high school graduation.
Students complete college applications, write the personal statement,
and seek financial aid. They also read, discuss, and write about
selections which focus on moral dilemmas. Students continue to use
all the skills learned in AVID so that they can effectively use
them in college. After successfully completing AVID 12, students
are prepared to meet the challenges of post-secondary education.
AVID Junior Seminar
Year (10 credits)
The AVID Junior Seminar is a two-year course that students take
instead of AVID 11 and 12. The curriculum centers on theme of leadership.
Students do research, read biographies, discuss ideas in Socratic
seminars and write essays. In addition, they continue to work on
AVID fundamentals, do college research and complete the college
application process. Students in the course must take at least the
Advanced Placement or Honors course both years. After successful
completion of the course, students are prepared to meet the challenges
of post secondary education. They also earn one year of college
prep elective credit.
AVID Senior Seminar
Year (10 credits) UC / CSU (g)
Prerequisite: Grace of “C” or better in AVID Junior Seminar. This
is a two-year course.
Upon completion of the second year, students will earn one year
of UC/CSU “g” elective credit. Students must also be enrolled in
at least one Advanced Placement or Honors class each year. The curriculum
for this course focuses on the themes of heroism and leadership
and requires writing, discussion, and reading in addition to AVID
fundamentals. Students enrolled in this course are not required
to complete the standard AVID writing curriculum for grade 12.
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