AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a college readiness system for elementary through higher education that is designed to increase school-wide learning and performance. The AVID College Readiness System (ACRS) accelerates student learning, uses research based methods of effective instruction, provides meaningful and motivational professional learning, and acts as a catalyst for systemic reform and change.

SLMS AVID Program Video

AVID WANTS YOU!

The AVID program at Sugarland Middle is looking for students that want to advance themselves and are determined to be successful!

What is AVID?

AVID is a schoolwide college readiness system with a rigorous curriculum and structured support.

What does AVID do?

• Develops readers and writers.
• Develops deep content knowledge.
• Teaches content-specific strategies for reading, writing, thinking,
  and speaking.
• Develops helpful habits such as organization, enhances academic and social skills, and creates a positive peer group.
• Develops a sense of hope and personal achievement gained through hard work and determination.  

Criteria to join:

• Student has academic potential
• Average test scores
• College potential with support
• Desire and determination

Interested in joining? 

1. Fill out the AVID application by going to the FBISD website
2. Selecting “Departments”
3. Select “AVID”

Please contact Shannon Galloway (AVID Coordinator) via email at Shannon.galloway@fortbendisd.com  for any questions!