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Advancement
Via Individual Determination A college Preparatory Program offered at Decatur High School |
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What is AVID? · A structured, college preparatory program designed to support students who are interested in attending four-year colleges or universities and currently have a GPA between 2.5 and 3.5. · A regularly scheduled academic elective class designed to support students who are willing to work hard in an academically rigorous curriculum including Pre-AP courses, but need extra support and guidance. · A motivating program for students who would like to learn “coping skills,” develop career awareness, and obtain information necessary for successful admission into a four-year college or university Who should apply? · Will be in grade 9, 10, or 11 in the fall. · Have a GPA between 2.5 and 3.5. · Have desire, determination, and commitment. · Have good attendance and citizenship. · Are the first in the family to attempt college admission. What is the curriculum? · Essential Strategies in writing, inquiry, collaboration, and reading. · College careers and exploration. · Subject-specific tutoring. What are
the course requirements? · Simultaneous enrollment in rigorous college-prep courses. · Satisfactory citizenship and attendance in all classes. · Maintenance of the AVID binder with assignment/grade record sheets and daily notes in all classes. · Completion of all homework assignments and commitment of at least two hours of homework every night. Visit http://www.avidonline.org/ or http://www.fwps.org/decatur/ for more information and. . . Fill out the Application NOW!!!!! |
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