AVID IS...
a program designed to prepare students in the middle
who have not
previously succeeded in a college preparatory
path for admission
to four year universities and colleges.
AVID OBJECTIVES
- To provide academic instruction to students and to prepare them for eligibility for four year colleges and universities
- To give students college level entry skills
- To increase the "coping skills" of program participants
- To motivate program students to seek a college education
- To increase the participants' level of career awareness
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AVID ACTIVITIES
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Learn with tutors on areas of your choice
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Writing for all classes
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Developing success strategies
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How to apply for college
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Preparing for a professional career
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Visiting college campuses
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Interacting with guest speakers
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Participating in extra curricular and community activities
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AVID is looking for students who...
- Desire to be the first in their family to attend college
- Behave appropriately at school
- Earn "B's" and "C's" (GPA from 2.5-3.5)
- Have parental support/commitment to the AVID program
- Are willing to commit themselves to a minimum of two hours of homework every night
- Qualify for free/reduced lunch
- Have two teacher recommendations
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For more information about AVID, contact:
AVID Instructors
Pam Taylor
253-945-4982
Michael Davis
253-945-4959
or
AVID Counselor
John Harpel
253-945-4907
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