AVID Program

AVID’s mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness and success in a global society.

Over 97% of AVID high school seniors graduate from high school and over 75% are accepted to post-secondary programs – consistently!

What AVID is:

AVID is an acronym that stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination
AVID is a 4 year Post-Secondary Preparation Program for students grades 9 – 12 that prepares students for college eligibility and success
AVID is a block modelled after a cohort environment, they work with their AVID teacher, and learn independence and self-advocacy
AVID is an opportunity to reach your full academic potential, in high school, and beyond
AVID is a program that focuses on building study habits, organizational strategies, active reading and discussion skills as well as, collaboration and leadership skills

What AVID is not:

Who can join AVID?

It is for people who WANT to IMPROVE
Students who have regular attendance
Students with good work habits but would benefit from additional skills
People that can show determination and commitment to studying and doing homework
Students who can maximize their potential with additional organization skills and better study strategies
Students participating in special education, Academy and ELL will be considered for AVID based on the criteria listed above. Currently, there are a number of students from these groups successfully participating in the AVID program.

How do I apply to join AVID?

In order to join AVID, you must fill out an application which is then reviewed by the AVID teachers and the counsellors.
Applications can be found in the counselling center or speak to your school counsellor
After your initial application is approved, you get scheduled for an interview with the AVID Coordinator where a final decision will be made
There is only one class per grade level so spots are competitive

What are the responsibilities of an AVID student?

Maintain enrolment in rigorous courses required to meet my goals
Maintain successful passing grades in all of my classes of 75% and higher!
Attend all classes regularly and on time
Maintain a respectful attitude towards my schoolwork, myself, my teachers and my peers
Maintain an engaged attitude while in class, completing tasks and working with others
Maintain my AVID binder with assignments, logs and daily Cornell notes in all classes
Complete an hour of homework/study each night and submit assignments on time
Participate in extracurricular activities and community service
Act as a leader and role model within the school and community
Communicate regularly with my teachers and build positive connections in my school
Be an active learner and implement my AVID strategies on a daily basis
Arrive to Tutorials with my TRF Pre-Work completed, and I will use critical thinking and inquiry skills to create a greater understanding about my point of confusion
Aspire to develop/maintain a growth mindset and work to be the best version of myself

Gain knowledge of new study strategies to help you retain knowledge, read, write and understand what you’re learning
Learn how to effectively advocate for yourself with other adults working in the school
Build strong relationships, collaborate and problem solve
Get tips on how to stay organized and focused on class work
Get help with university prep and scholarship/university applications. (Gr.12)
Visit university campuses to explore the many possibilities that post-secondary life offers
Team bonding activities and annual program wide field trips
Become an engaged member of your school and community by helping to organize, plan and participate in events within the school
Have access to a teacher who can help you maintain success in all of your classes
Learn to improve your self-reflection, growth mindset and overall self-awareness
Become empowered to achieve academic excellence
Become an active member of society through contributing to community service and volunteer opportunities

AVID Strategies: