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AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
The founding principal of AVID is a belief that when held to high standards, and provided academic and social support, students can rise to the challenge of rigorous and college-prep coursework. The AVID program is in several of Wichita's middle and high schools. AVID benefits our students through providing minority and least-served students who are "in the middle" the academic and social support to be successful in rigorous coursework. AVID accomplishes this through enrolling participating students in Honors and AP courses and providing support in an academic elective class taught by an AVID trained teacher. A recent study found that Advanced Placement scores tell colleges more about a student's ability to complete college than other tests.
AVID started in the Wichita Public Schools in 2001 at North High School. The program was so successful that it was placed in the seven comprehensive high schools and 11 middle schools, with plans to expand it to three more middle schools in the 2010-2011 school year. See list of schools with AVID programs.
Requirements for students in AVID
· Must be selected into the AVID program
Did you know?
North High School and Pleasant Valley Middle School are National AVID Demonstration sites
The Wichita Public Schools has had three teacher speakers at summer institutes.
Wichita has 48 AVID elective classes
Newman University will offer an AVID Grow Your Own Teacher scholarship | · Must take AVID elective class while in AVID program
· Actively participate in weekly tutorials
· Must take rigorous course work including Honors and AP courses
· Must maintain GPA, attendance and behavior requirements
· Must maintain an AVID binder and take Cornell notes in all classes
· Must meet community service requirements
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