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AVID Overview
Mission - To prepare middle and high school students, with academic potential, for success in advanced academics and to prepare for eligibility and success in four-year colleges and universities
AVID meets the needs by:
□ Providing academic instruction and other support to students to prepare them for eligibility to four-year colleges and universities.
□ Giving student’s college level entry skills.
□ Increasing the “coping skills” of program students.
□ Motivating program student to seek college education.
□ Increasing the student’s level of career awareness.
The AVID Student Profile
□ Students with Academic Potential
□ Average to High Test Scores
□ 2.0-3.5 GPA in non-college prep curriculum
□ College Potential with support
□ Desire and Determination
Students Meet One of More of the Following Criteria
□ First to Attend College
□ Historically Underserved in four-year colleges
□ Low Income
□ Special Circumstances
□ Potential to take advanced placement classes with support from teachers and tutors
AVID Program Requirements
□ Meet selection requirements, including an interview
□ Participate in the AVID curriculum offered in the designated elective course
□ Maintain a 3 ring AVID notebook (provided) and maintain assignment sheet for each subject
□ Enroll in college preparatory courses
□ Maintain a “C” average
□ Participate in AVID tutorials and complete tutorial forms
□ Take the PSAT and SAT
□ Participate in fundraising activities
□ Attend AVID field trips
□ Positive role model for others
Questions?
E-mail Dan Lundy at djlundy@volusia.k12.fl.us or call MHS at (386) 258-4665 ext. 54328
(386) 258-4665