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What is AVID?
In Wichita, KS, AVID is a 7th through 12th grade system to prepare students in the academic middle for four-year college eligibility and success. The program exists at all high schools in the Wichita Public School District (USD 259) and often times involves low-income and/or minority students who are first generation college students capable of completing a college-prep curriculum but are falling short of their potential. The AVID elective class is the core component, and it supports students as they take on rigorous classes. AVID’s teaching strategies, curriculum, and trainings are used not only in the AVID elective class, but by subject-area teachers school wide.
Avid Events
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October 10, 2009 – AVID Seniors visit Pittsburg State University
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October 15, 2009 – AVID Juniors visit Emporia State University
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October 24, 2009 – ACT Test
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October 27, 2009 – Welcome AVID National Directors!
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November 2, 2009 – AVID Seniors visit University of Kansas
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November 3, 2009 – Futures Fair at Century II
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November 5, 2009 – AVID Parent Meeting 6-7:30 pm in Library
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November 20, 2009 – Friends University Southeast AVID Day
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January 5, 2010 – Financial Aid Night 6-7:15 p.m. in Library
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January 28, 2010 – AVID Family Night 6-7:30 p.m. in Library
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February 26, 2010 – Black College Expo
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March 26, 2010 – AVID Juniors visit K-State University
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April 1, 2010 – AVID Juniors visit University of Oklahoma
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April 8, 2010 – AVID Family Night 6-7:30 p.m. in Library
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April 9, 2010 – AVID Sophomores visit Newman University
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April 30, 2010 – AVID Juniors visit Friends University Junior Day
AVID Site Team
The AVID Family
| The AVID Student |
The typical AVID student is a “B”, “C” or “D” student that has a strong desire to attend college and a willing work ethic to make it happen. With the adequate support and AVID methodologies, this student can reach their true potential. These students may be enrolled in Southeast’s toughest classes, such as Advanced Placement, and attend an AVID academic elective class taught by a trained AVID teacher. The three main components of the program are academic instruction, tutorial support, and motivational activities. Their self-images improve and they become academically successful leaders and role models for other students. They are proud to be in the program and proud of Southeast High School. |
| Role of Parents |
| The involvement of parents is a priority in AVID. Parents are informed about program events and expectations through newsletters and parent meetings. Parent groups often become active in planning programs and fund-raising. Parents sign a contract agreeing to support all AVID academic requirements; encourage and support their children’s academic success; and, attend AVID parent meetings. |
| Tutors |
| Tutors are essential to the success of the AVID elective class. They not only serve as role models, but they facilitate student access to rigorous curriculum. Tutors are college students, some former AVID students, who are hired and receive formal training to assist AVID students. |
| Community |
| Colleges demonstrate their support of AVID programs in many ways. They may provide class speakers, offer college credit courses to AVID high school students, include AVID students in residential, academically-oriented summer bridge programs, and follow and support the progress of AVID students during their college careers. Many local colleges also provide AVID scholarships for AVID students. The community supports AVID by providing speakers, funding for college visits, and summer apprenticeships for AVID students. |
Results
State-funded, independent research, together with AVID’s own data, validate that the AVID college-readiness system works. Consider: AVID students are more likely to take AP classes, complete their college eligibility requirements, and get into four-year colleges than students who don’t take AVID. Almost all AVID students who participate for at least three years are accepted to college, with roughly three quarters getting into four-year universities. AVID also helps ensure students, once accepted to college, possess the higher-level skills they need for college success. Visit www.AVIDonline.org for extensive data on how AVID works.
Curriculum
The AVID curriculum, based on rigorous standards, was developed by middle and high school teachers in collaboration with college professors. AVID is based on writing as a tool of learning, the inquiry method, collaborative grouping, and academic reading.
What AVID is...
- AVID is an acronym standing for Advancement Via Individual Determination.
- AVID levels the playing field for minority, rural, low-income, and other students without a college-going tradition in their family.
- AVID is for all students, but targets those in the academic middle.
- AVID places academically average students in advanced classes.
- AVID is an in-school academic support program for grades 4-12 that prepares students for college eligibility and success.
What AVID is not...
- AVID isn't a remedial program.
- AVID isn't a free ride.
- AVID isn't a niche program.
- AVID isn't a college outreach program.
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