AVID Program
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Mission Statement The mission of AVID is to ensure that all students, especially middle-performing students, will:
•	succeed in the most rigorous curriculum;
•	enter the mainstream activities of the school;
•	increase their enrollment in four-year colleges, and
•	become educated, responsible participants and leaders in a democratic society.
What is AVID? AVID is a program designed to help underachieving middle and high school students prepare for and succeed in colleges and universities. Students in the program commit themselves to improvement and preparation for college. AVID offers a rigorous program of instruction in academic “survival skills” and college level entry skills. The AVID program teaches the student how to study, read for content, take notes, and manage time. Students participate in collaborative study groups or tutorials led by tutors who use skillful questioning to bring students to a higher level of understanding.
Eligibility
•	2.0–3.5 GPA
•	CTB TerraNova scores between the 50th and 88th percentiles
•	Teacher and administrator recommendation
•	Express commitment to achievement
Middle School AVID The middle school AVID program for Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) Pacific begins in the 7th grade. AVID is an elective class which meets during the regular school day. In preparation for the college prep curriculum in the high school, AVID students are encouraged to enroll in rigorous courses, such as Algebra I and a foreign language.  Two Pacific Area middle schools have reached School of Distinction.
High School AVID The high school AVID program is ideally a four-year program for students who have the potential to succeed in college prep courses. Such students demonstrate a desire to attend college. Upon acceptance into AVID, students must also enroll in college prep courses which will result in fulfilling entry requirements for most stateside colleges and universities. AVID is an elective class which meets during the regular school day.
AVID Program Worldwide AVID is offered in more than 1,500 schools including Department of Defense schools in Europe and the Pacific. AVID has an enrollment of about 120,000 students worldwide. Approximately 95% of AVID high school graduates enroll in college with more than 60% enrolled in four-year colleges. AVID graduates persist in college at an 89% rate.  For more information on certified schools and student testimonials log on to www.avidonline.org.