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AVID

2024-25 APPLICATION WINDOW IS OPEN AND WILL CLOSE ON MARCH 29th, 2024

 
 

ATTENTION INCOMING 9TH GRADERS

 
 
The freshman AVID class is offered BOTH 0 period as well as during the morning bell schedule. We do encourage students to take 0 period if possible and get their Visual and Performing Art done as a freshman. 
 
Please note space is limited and we are not able to accept all students who apply.
 
Teacher recommendations, middle school behavior records, transcripts, essay, & test scores all play a significant role in the consideration process.
 
 
Questions?  Email our AVID coordinator, Erin Dollar, at ebdollar@capousd.org
 
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The AVID Program

 

Students Becoming Competitive College Candidates

 
AVID FACTS:
  • Ninety-four percent of all AVID students nationwide are on track to meet four-year university admission requirements.
  • Ninety-four percent of all AVID students nationwide report enrolling in college, 77% in four-year institutions and 17% in community colleges. This is a four-year college going rate three times higher than the California state average.
 
AVID Mission Statement:

The mission of AVID is to ensure that all students - especially those on a college preparatory path...

  • will succeed in the most rigorous curriculum,
  • will enter mainstream activities of the school,
  • will attend four-year universities,
  • will become responsible participants and leaders in a democratic society.
 
Why AVID Works:
  • AVID places motivated students in a rigorous curriculum while providing academic and emotional support.
  • AVID emphasizes time-management and goal-setting skills to succeed in school and in life.
  • AVID develops a gifted team of students for positive peer tutoring.
  • AVID redefines the teacher's role as a student advocate and a personal-success coach.
 
Today's students are growing up in a complex society filled with many challenges. AVID gives determined students support, friendship, and skills to be successful and responsible in life.