The AVID Elective is a component of the
AVID Secondary System that prepares students in the “academic middle” for
admission to a four-year college or university. Students take an AVID Elective course throughout middle school and
high school that provides them with the skills needed to be successful
in advancing academically with the ultimate goal of attending college. For more
than 30 years, AVID has been instrumental in preparing students for success in
higher education.
The core
component of the AVID Secondary System is the AVID Elective, which supports
students as they challenge themselves in more rigorous classes. Students are taught study skills,
note-taking, time management, writing skills, and research skills,
while being immersed in a college-going culture. The class also includes
tutoring sessions that are led by college students and provide support for
success in the academically rigorous curriculum. Additionally, the AVID class
provides access to information about colleges and universities through field
trips,
guest
speakers, college tutors, scholarship opportunities, and college admission
requirement information. More
information about AVID can be found at www.AVID.org, or on our NIS website –
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Our AVID program seeks to recruit students who are motivated
to do well and who are serious about their academic future.
AVID looks for students who may be in
the “academic middle” with a 2.0-3.5 GPA, who are willing to work hard on their
academics, and who may have missed opportunities throughout their secondary
schooling to prepare for acceptance to a 4-year university (for example, they
may be the first to attend college from their family).
If you feel that your child is an ideal candidate for the
AVID Elective, please choose AVID on your course selection sheet, and
your child will receive an application when they visit Norco Intermediate at
student orientation in March.
Application process:
Friday,
April 26 – AVID Applications complete and turned in to Elementary School or
Norco Intermediate - click here for Application
Monday,
May 6 – Students on the AVID recruitment list will receive a letter mailed to
home about the application process.
End of
May (at
various school sites)
– Students participate in student interviews for AVID
All information shared on this form
will be used for recruitment and selection of AVID students and will be held
confidential. If you would prefer to share this information in person or have
additional questions prior to completing this form, please contact Mr. Carlin
at NIS, or AVID Coordinator, Matt Bojorquez [email protected] Please remove this page, keep it for
your reference, and return the application to your elementary school by Friday, April 26.)