Welcome to AVID I, II, III, & IV AD

AVID I, II
Prerequisite:Teacher recommendation and successful completion of the screening process.
Advancement Via Individual Determination is a nationally recognized program designed to assist students who have college potential by providing additional support. There is emphasis in analyticla writing, preparation for college entrance and placement exms, college study skills and test taking, note taking, and research. Students receive the support from a stuctured curriculum, college tutors, and AVID teacher assistance as they experience success in rigorous academic curriculum. Students in AVID II have more interaction with colleges including speakers, visits, seminars, and testing requirements for admission. The PLAN (Preparatory ACT Test) is taken by AVID students in the 10th grade.
 
AVID III
Prerequisite: AVID II and/or AVID Site Coordinator Recommendation
Students participate in substantial critical reading and analytical writing, literary analysis, weekly Socratic Seminars, and preparation for external exams such as the PSAT, SAT I & II, ACT, and Advanced Placement. The PSAT is taken in the fall of the student's junior year. Students will complete weekly timed writings and analytical discourses in subjects across the curriculum. Writing modes such as logic, definition, and taxonomy are introduced. In addition, students are required to make oral presentations to their class on topics related to college entrance, contemporary issues, and social concerns. Methodologies and strategies learned and used in AVID I and II will be further applied in AVID III. AVID III represents a shift toward the rigors of college level courses (honors and advanced placement) and the support that is necessary for college admission.
 
AVID IV
Prerequisite: AVID III and/or AVID Site Coordinator Recommendation
This course is the culmination of a student's four years in the AVID program. It involves substantial critical reading and analytical writing, literary analysis, weekly Socratic Seminars, and preparation for external exams such as the SAT I & II, ACT, and Advanced Placement. As in AVID III, students complete weekly timed writings and analytical discourses in subjects across the curriculum. AVID IV students produce an extended reflective essay that focuses on one of their ares of study such as mathematics, science, history, English, or world language. It is recommended that they work with a university professor or advisor on this project. In addition to the reflective essay, it is recommended that students complete an independent research project. During the first semester, students have assistnce with the college admission procedures. This includes the application, personal statement, financial aid, scholarships and registration/completion of the SAT/ACT. This process continues during the second semester with focus on the research project, Socratic Seminars, career exploration, portfolio presentations, and the completion of the extended essay. As the year progresses students receive direct support for acceptance and admission to college.