at Todd Beamer High School
35999 16th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003

Who are we?

Northwest College Preparatory Academy: AVID

“Stepping Up To The Future Together”

“Every Student, Everyday College Bound”

“Every Student, Every Day. All Students in every way”

AVID------ Students, Teachers and Family making College Dreams a Reality.

AVID – Advance Via Individual Determination, recruits students who want to be successful, smart students, students we know can succeed, but may not be doing all that they can to make that happen at their level possible… AVID teaches the skills for success in school, and fosters the motivation to go to, and succeed in college.

WHAT AVID IS…

AVID is an in-school academic support program for grades 5-12 that prepares students for college eligibility and success.
AVID places academically average students in Advanced Classes.
AVID levels the playing field for minority, rural, low-income and other students without a college-going tradition in their families.
AVID is for all students, but it targets those in the academic middle.
AVID is implemented school-wide and district-wide.

WHAT AVID ISN'T….

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.

AVID TEACHERS have been trained in AVID strategies. The AVID curriculum focuses on writing, inquiry, and collaboration and reading known as WIC-R, AVID emphasizes active learning, communication skills, critical thinking and in-depth analysis of material – strategies crucial for college admission and success.

To help AVID students reach their full potential, the program places high demands on its students, enrolling them in rigorous honors and Advance Placement classes while providing the tutorial and classroom support they need to succeed.