AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination, is an elementary through postsecondary college readiness system that is designed to increase school wide learning and performance. The AVID system accelerates student learning, uses research based methods of effective instruction, provides meaningful and motivational professional development, and acts as a catalyst for systemic reform and change.  

Although AVID serves all students, it focuses on the least served students in the academic middle.  The formula is simple - raise expectations of students and, with the AVID support system in place, they will rise to the challenge.  

AVID targets students in the academic middle - B, C, and even D students - who have the desire to go to college and the willingness to work hard. These are students who are capable of completing rigorous curriculum but are falling short of their potential. Typically, they will be the first in their families to attend college, and many are from low-income or minority families. AVID pulls these students out of their unchallenging courses and puts them on the college track: acceleration instead of remediation.  

“West High shall provide students with access to enroll in rigorous curriculum, such as, but not limited to, Advanced Placement and Honors courses.  Access shall be available to students during the normal school day and students shall be awarded credit for successful completion of such courses.”  

Those interested in applying for AVID, please contact the AVID Coordinators at West High. Renee Norris (rnorris@usd259.net) or Ashley Wallace (awallace2@usd259.net)

Other Resources

West High CCC

ACT

FAFSA