AVID Secondary

Our nation’s schools are full of students who possess a desire to go to college and the willingness to work hard, but many of them do not truly have the opportunity to be college-ready. These are often the students who will be the first in their families to attend college and are from groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education. AVID Secondary equips teachers and schools with what they need to help these students succeed on a path to college and career success.  To address this need, AVID has developed the AVID Elective course. For one period a day, students receive the additional academic, social, and emotional support that will help them succeed in their school’s most rigorous courses. 

At Elgin High School AVID is...

• Available for grades 9-12
• Students are usually selected to enroll in an AVID class after an application process 
• An approved elective course scheduled during the school day for one class period
• Students learn organizational /study skills, critical thinking, and how to asking probing questions
• AVID also provides academic help from peers and college tutors, and the chance to participate in enrichment and motivational activities that make college seem attainable
• Students enrolled in AVID are typically required to enroll in at least one of their school’s toughest classes, such as honors or Advanced Placement®, in addition to the AVID elective
• As students progress in AVID, their self-image improves, and they become academically successful leaders and role models for other students

What is AVID?

For information regarding your student's coursework in AVID, log in to U-46 Canvas Dashboard to access individual teacher courses. 

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