AVID
AVID Application for this school year closed on Feb. 11th, 2026, but the new link will be added when available in Jan. 2027 for the 27-28 school year
What: We are or will be accepting applications from incoming 9th grade students who demonstrate the interest and determination to complete our evidence-based and internationally recognized Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program. Students are required to take notes in their classes every day, participate in peer tutoring, maintain an organized binder, and complete grade checks to make sure they stay on track. This is not a study hall or free period. This is an academic and college prep program where students will be expected to work hard in their AVID and other high school courses.
Who: This program is specially designed to support students in the academic middle who are willing to work hard to prepare them for college and beyond. Although it is not a requirement, many of our students will be the first in their families to attend college, are from a low socioeconomic status background, and/or may be historically underrepresented in higher education. Students typically benefit the most if they work hard in all their classes, but need additional academic support along with college & career development woven into the curriculum.
How: If you are interested in joining AVID, motivated students will want to apply ASAP to be considered. AVID is a 10-credit course split up into four 2.5 credit minis instead of an extra block class to allow them to be with their teacher and class every term, all year. Students have to be prepared and willing to prioritize fitting AVID in their schedule every year and every quarter of high school.
AVID Example Schedule: Click here to see an AVID 9 example schedule and click here to learn more about course selection in general. In 9th grade, students can typically be in AVID and Leadership, plus one other program or class like Theatre, Vocal, Spanish, etc, but refer to our course selection website linked above if you want to map out how this may affect your schedule in future academic years.
When/Deadline: Typically the application link is available by Jan. 2027 and is due in early February. February 11th.
Student Notification: For incoming 9th grade students, you typrically will notified by AVID Coordinator Ms. Buechler if they are accepted into our AVID program by early March after course selection and older students are typically notified in April. Our AVID Counselor Mr. Autenrieth or Ms. Aulkah does not review AVID applications, but will help make sure to adjust your schedule if you are accepted. Please read below for more information about our AVID program.
What are AVID student expectations?
- Maintain at least a “C” average (looking for growth rather than perfection)
- Show great citizenship & attendance
- Maintain an organized binder
- Take notes every day, in every class, every year in high school
- Participate in weekly tutorials
- Write, Question, Collaborate, Read
- Take challenging classes to prepare them for college and beyond
- Remain in program through the end of their senior year.
- Be a well-rounded student
- Apply to college, financial aid, & scholarships (e.g., community and/or 4-year colleges)
What happens in the AVID program?
1) Students receive academic instruction in writing note-taking, studying, test-taking, and organizing.
2) Students receive academic support from tutors through collaborative tutorial groups and peer counseling.
3) Students are motivated to pursue academic excellence through goal setting, rigorous classes, cultural and college field trips, classroom guest speakers, and AVID team building.
How do you recognize an AVID student?
AVID Specialists: AVID specialists will work with a younger AVID grade level class, help with tutorials, teambuilding, and they can add this to their college and scholarship applications because it looks great! This is a special class/leadership opportunity that you can only get in your schedule if you apply and are accepted.
This is primarily for current AVID 10 & 11 students to be a specialist for the following school year. All applicants are reviewed and have to be approved by the AVID site team. You cannot request a specific teacher to work with and you must be able to fit it in your schedule for at least 2 terms as minis. The AVID Specialist Application link should be updated and available here by early Feb, 2027 if you want to be considered to be an AVID specialist for next school year. More annoucements about this will be made in your AVID class in January.
This is primarily for current AVID 10 & 11 students to be a specialist for the following school year. All applicants are reviewed and have to be approved by the AVID site team. You cannot request a specific teacher to work with and you must be able to fit it in your schedule for at least 2 terms as minis. The AVID Specialist Application link should be updated and available here by early Feb, 2027 if you want to be considered to be an AVID specialist for next school year. More annoucements about this will be made in your AVID class in January.
AVID 9-12 Example Schedules: You will have click File, then "Make a Copy," if you want to personalize your AVID example schedule below.
Course Selection Information: additional course selection resources can be found on our page here.
- Click on your incoming grade-level subpage for more information.
