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What is AVID?

• College-prep curriculum

• Taking rigorous classes to challenge you

• Learning strategies for classwork, homework, and tests

What you get as a student…

Foundation for College ReadinessResearch Based Academic

Training for StudentsWritingInquiry

CollaborationReading to Learn

College Success SkillsOrganization

Time ManagementNetworking

Career Connections

Structured Tutorial SupportInquiry TrainingAccountability

Deeper UnderstandingOf content

College Readiness Program For All Students

Provides Equal Access To Pre-AP, AP, and Honors Courses

Provides Academic Support

Solid Knowledge Base

Strong Reading and Writing Skills

Accountability

Self-Advocacy Skills

Proactive Nature

Self-Starter Tendency

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Appplied To A 4-Year College Accepted To A 4-YearCollege

Planned To attend A 4-YearCollege

Planned To Attend A 2-YearCollege

There was a total of 96.3% college going rate among this graduating class.

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28,000

56,000

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High School Drop Out High School Graduate College Graduate

$56,000 average starting income

Tutorials =

Organization

Fun Strategies

More Strategies In Class

Field Trips…

Field Trips…