AVID is a 5th-through 12th- grade program that prepares students in the academic middle for four-year college eligibility. It has a proven track record in bringing out the best in students, and in closing the achievement gap.
What AVID IS…
AVID is an acronym that stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination.
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.
School Contacts:
Andy Roob Kristy Hoel Gus Ruybal & Amy Leonard
Coordinator Coordinator Co-Coordinators
aroob@sd27j.org khoel@sd27j.org gruybal@sd27j.org
303-655-4050 303-655-4200 aleonard@sd27j.org
303-655-4000
Jennifer Venegas Brett Minne
Coordinator Upper Elementary Coordinator
jvenegas@sd27j.org bminne@sd27j.org
303-655-8800 303-655-2650
LINKS/RESOURCES:
http://www.collegeincolorado.org
