AVID

WHAT IS AVID?

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a nationally recognized college readiness program (delivered via the elective class) designed to assist students, most underrepresented in the 4-year college system, work toward college acceptance. AVID students will become college and career ready by learning organizational and study skills, critical thinking and inquiry, receiving academic help from peers and college tutors, and participating in enrichment and motivational activities (such as guest speakers and university field trips). AVID students strive to become academically successful leaders and role models for other students. To remain in good standing, AVID students must maintain appropriate grades, behavior, and school attendance. Visit the AVID program website for more detailed information.

AVID WORKS!

The SCHS AVID graduates are a reminder that AVID has the potential to change lives:

• 50% are the first generation in their family to graduate high school
• 95% are first generation college students
• 100% are from historically underrepresented groups on college campuses
• 100% have taken a course of rigor (AP class or community college class)
• 50% earned a scholarship to help pay for college college, with one of our students receiving the nationwide Dell Scholarship for $20,000
• 95% received free tuition at their university in California, with 90% receiving additional money for housing and other expenses (up to $6,500)
• 100% were accepted to a 4 year university, with 100% accepted to a CSU.

They have been accepted to:

UC San Diego, UC Irvine, UC Riverside, UC Merced, UC Santa Cruz, UC Davis, 

San Diego State, CSU Long Beach, Cal Poly Pomona, CSU Dominguez Hills, CSU San Marcos, Sacramento State, San Francisco State, CSU Northridge, CSU Fullerton, Cal Maritime, Cal State Channel Islands, Cal State Los Angeles, Cal State East Bay, Cal State Humboldt, CSU Chico, CSU Monterey Bay, Fresno State, Sonoma State, CSU San Bernardino,  

Northern Arizona University, University of Arizona, North Carolina A&T, Chicago State University, University of Denver, BYU Idaho, Utah Valley University, University of New Mexico, Grand Canyon University, Colorado State, University of Utah, Arcadia University, University of Mississippi, Washington State University, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandise, Orits College of Art and Design, University of Nevada