AVID

Mary Catherine Swanson

Mission:
to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college & success in a global society.

How Avid Works

• Designed to increase success in higher education
• College Readiness System starting at elementary
• Developing a different school culture
• Resources for teachers
• Develops student's academic skills

Avid Elementary

• Implemented in daily instruction
• All students have a path to success
• Keep college readiness in the mindset
• 3 Stages: 1.Beg 2. Foundation 3. Bridges
• Example: Western Hills Elelmentary

Middle School

Goal: Prepare for College

• Through Core Elective Classes
• Creating a college culture
• Promotion of organizational skills
• Focuses on instruction and leadership

AVID High School

• WICOR- writing, inquiry, collaboration organizational skills
• and critical reading skills
• Holds students accountable
• College courses available as elective classes

Graduate or Attend College

AVID Higher Education
*Starting College
*Provides Support
*Develops a sense of hope for personal achievement
through hard work & determination

ASCA Domains

• Avid is based on improving academic readiness and success
• The social and personal aspects are applied through the 
• electives the students choose within the program.
• Avid helps you choose a career and work toward the goal of
• being able to obtain that career.