AVID's mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.
**Informational Meeting: A meeting for new AVID candidates will be held next week. Come to SAMS on March 30th from 12-12:30pm or 4-4:30pm
There is a lot of data showing that this program works. Click on this link to see all of the data that proves AVID is working.
AVID began in 1980 by Mary Catherine Swanson. The federal courts issued an order to desegregate the city's schools, bringing large numbers of inner city students to suburban schools. While applauding the decision, Swanson wondered how these underserved students would survive at academically.
Her answer was AVID, an academic elective. But it's more than a program - it's a philosophy: Hold students accountable to the highest standards, provide academic and social support, and they will rise to the challenge.
Beginning with one high school and 32 students, AVID now serves over 400,000 students in nearly 4,500 elementary and secondary schools in 47 states, the District of Columbia and across 16 countries/territories.
Policymakers and school administrators now consider AVID an essential strategy for closing the achievement gap and making the college dream accessible to all students.
Our AVID students are learning to become successful leaders and role models in our school and community. We are looking ahead and hope to plan future fundraising opportunities so we can continue giving our AVID students all of the tools they need. If you have any ideas, or would like to volunteer to help support the AVID program, please contact SAMS or Ms. Keri Hill.
AVID Calendar
Important Documents:
Academic Improvement Plan
AVID Academic Probation Plan
AVID Contract 2010
AVID applications for 2011/2012
Teacher Recommendation form for AVID application
AVID Program Statement of Intent