AVID
Resources
Contact AVID
Beth McKinney - Coordinator of Instructional Programs & Support, AVID District Director
Office of Post Secondary Success
847-888-5000 ext. 5740
elizabethmckinney@u-46.org
Stephanie Martin - Administrative Assistant
Office of Post Secondary Success
847.888.5000, ext. 5315
stephaniemartin@u-46.org
Hannah Perryman - Administrative Assistant
Office of Post Secondary Success
847.888.5000, ext. 5831
HannahPerryman@u-46.org
Upcoming AVID Info Sessions
AVID is a year-long elective in School District U-46 with a focus on preparing students for success in college and the professional world.
AVID Student Expectations
The AVID elective is a class for students who want to prepare themselves for college and career opportunities. AVID, which stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a class offered in seventh through 12th grade in U-46. Students choose this elective for the chance to learn study skills, visit colleges and local employers, develop organizational strategies and prepare for more challenging coursework. AVID is a great opportunity for students looking to develop leadership skills. Students in AVID are expected to:
- Collaborate - actively engage with and support classmates
- Prepare to learn in all courses - with resources & completed homework
- Maintain a minimum "C" average in all courses
- Display satisfactory attendance and citizenship
What Students Do in AVID
- Note-Taking, Test-Taking, Goal
- Setting Strategies
- Skill Enhancement (academic,
- social, emotional, and more!)
- College Preparation Activities
- Tutorials / Study Groups
- Leadership Development
- Classroom Community Building
- College Field Trips
- Guest Speakers from Professionals in popular and emerging fields/industries
