WHAT IS AVID?
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)
AVID is a 4-year program designed to assist students in the middle who want more. These students are unique because they have average to high test scores (especially in math) with academic potential and a desire and determination to complete a 4-year degree, but may face obstacles that could block that path.
AVID is a decades-long program that is in schools world-wide. AVID has known incredible success supporting students in achieving their dreams of going to college by providing an on-campus class that follows them through their high school career and offers support and training in essential skills like time management, note-taking, communication, writing, college and career research, and organiztion. AVID's tutorial sessions are a unique opportunity for students to get help in their classes while practicing the critical skills of inquiry and problem solving.
Traits AVID students have:
- Proficient to advanced test scores
- 2.5 - 4.0+ Academic GPA
- Goal of attending a 4-year university
- Potential to attend a 4-year university
- Ability to meet the A-G Requirements in high school
- Desire and determination to succeed
Traits AVID students DO NOT have:
- Issues with attendance
- Disciplinary problems
- Severe special needs
- Need for EL 1-3 support
- Low test scores
- Lack of motivation to succeed in school
- Low grade point average
AVID students are required to meet AVID's academic and behavioral standards. Students can be removed from the program.
AVID Mission Statement
The AVID mission is to prepare all students for college readiness and success in a global society.
DHHS Mission Statement
Dana Hills High School guides all learners toward college and career readiness in a safe, inclusive, and diverse environment.Clubs
AVID students are making a difference in our community with the leadership and guidance of SOS Club. We are so proud of them!
Contact Your DHHS AVID Team
RobinMairs |
AVID Site CoordinatorAVID9th grade |
remairs@capousd.org |
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Nicole Lovett |
AVID10th grade |
nrlovett@capousd.org |
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Katrina Streza |
AVID11th & 12th grade |
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Michelle Zides |
Counselor |
MLZIDES@capousd.org |
(Click the link below to copy the Google doc application)
AVID Application Incoming Freshmen |
AVID Application Current DHHS Students (grades 9 & 10 only) |
LINKS TO AVID ESSENTIALS
Cornell Notes Paper
Community Service Log
Tutorial Request Form
WICOR Strategies
A-G Requirements
COLLEGE PREP RESOURCES
Khan Academy (practice in all subjects)
College Board (AP & testing)
Collegedata (best US colleges)
How to write the UC essay
College Essay Writing
Best Colleges, Degrees, & Majors List
California Colleges (college planning)
University of California
SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES
Fast Web (money for school)
CAPPEX (data base majors & scholarships)
Unigo (scholarships/grants)
Student Scholarship Search
Scholarships - DHHS
Sallie Mae College Planning Tools
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