The Mission of AVID is to ensure that all students, especially students in the middle, are capable of completing a college-preparatory path.  Students will:

• succeed in rigorous curricula
• enter mainstream activities of the school
• increase their enrollment in four-year colleges and universities
• become education and responsible participants/leaders in our society

AVID Purpose:  to restructure the teaching methods of an entire school and to provide open access to the curricula that will ensure four year-college eligibility for all students.

Why AVID Works:

• AVID focuses on academic success of underachieving students as a school wide issue and towards access to rigorous courses for all
• AVID training fosters excellence in teachers as a way to foster excellence in students
• AVID reinforces the college-going culture by having high expectations for all

The AVID Student Profile: AVID is designed for students with academic potential who have:

• average to high test scores
• 2.0 - 3.5 GPA
• college potential with
• desire and determination

and meet one or more of the following criteria:

• first in the family to attend college
• low income
• special circumstances

Where it is and How it Works:  The AVID program works within the regular school day and includes an elective class, trained tutors, an AVID teacher and a site teach of teachers, focussing on college preparation, writing, inquiry and collaboration.  AVID serves over 65,000 middle and high school students at 1,004 schools in 16 states and 13 foreign countries.  Within the United States, states implementing AVID as of Januay 2001 include California, Texas, Nevada, Colorado, Arizona, Georgia, Kentucky, Illinois, Virginia, Ohio, Tennessee, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, New Jersey and Maryland.