AVID

District 191 secondary schools offer AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), a college prep program designed to increase the number of students who enroll in four-year colleges. AVID serves all students by ensuring they acquire the organizational and study skills needed for them to be successful. Students learn academic strategies to develop critical thinking skills and ask probing questions.

AVID Goals

• Accelerate under-achieving students who have potential into more rigorous courses
• Teach academic and social skills not targeted in other classes
• Provide intensive support with in-class tutors and a strong student/teacher relationship
• Create a positive peer group for students
• Develop a sense of hope and personal achievement through hard work and determination

School-wide AVID

As a school-wide methodology, AVID equips students with strategies to prepare for greater academic rigor as they move through their school years and start thinking about college and career preparedness. The program builds five core skills: Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization and Reading strategies (WICOR).

AVID Elective

Do you have a strong desire to attend college? Do you consider yourself determined and motivated? AVID might be the place for you!  

Students who have applied and are chosen to be a part of this college access program will be supported through their AVID
elective course, the AVID site team, and BHS teachers, all who are committed to the goal of college and career readiness. Students in the AVID Elective class are student leaders. AVID Elective students will participate in weekly tutorials, organization checks, activities and lessons focused on WICOR, college preparation and exploration, campus field trips, and college and career readiness speakers. It is the goal that by senior year, students are accepted and ready for a two or four year college.

Students may apply to be part of the AVID Elective class (for students in 9th, 10th, and the fall of 11th grade).  In the AVID class, students will learn skills that will help prepare them to be successful in advanced courses in both high school and college. Students will focus on writing, critical thinking, collaboration, reading, note-taking, study skills and organization.  Twice a week, tutors will come into the AVID classroom to help answer questions that students have about difficult topics.  As part of the course, students will also explore potential careers and even visit colleges and universities!  Although AVID serves all students, it focuses on the least served students in the academic middle. Determination is a key component of the AVID program.

Qualifications to join AVID

*Student is in 9th, 10th, or is in the 1st sem. of 11th grade

*Student has average to high test scores

*Student has a 2.0-3.5 GPA

*Student has college potential with support

*Student exhibits desire and determination

*Student might be first to attend college, historically underserved in four-year colleges, low income, or have special circumstances

 

Interested in joining AVID?

BHS AVID Application