FAQ

HOW DO I JOIN AVID?

AVID is an initiative to prepare students in the academic middle for four-year college eligibility, especially those students under-represented in post-secondary institutions. Students are invited to apply for AVID. They go through an interview process, and upon meeting the criteria, are required to sign a contract, along with their parents, confirming their responsibilities and intentions to succeed in the program.

AVID participants must take an AVID class as one of their elective courses and enroll in one or more advanced academic class (Pre-AP or AP). The AVID class curriculum includes writing, college and careers, and strategies for success; two classes per week are allocated for tutoring by college students.

WHO SHOULD APPLY TO BE AN AVID KNIGHT?

You should consider applying if:

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

In the academic middle
Average test scores
College potential with support
Good attendance
Historically underserved in four-year colleges and universities

PERSONAL PERFORMANCE

Demonstrates good citizenship in and out of the classroom
Has the desire and individual determination to work hard and succeed
May be first generation in family to attend college
Special circumstances
Able to work well with others

HOW DO I GRADUATE WITH DISTINCTION FROM AVID?

AVID students who exemplify their own Advancement Via Individual Determination will be eligible to graduate with distinction and wear a medal at commencement ceremonies. Earning a medal is a privilege awarded to those students who have shown great commitment to their academic career. Fort Bend ISD AVID seniors receive this honor by:

Earning a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
Successfully completing three or more years of high school AVID elective courses including the junior and senior years
Participating in at least one extracurricular activity (sports, clubs, organizations) each year of AVID
Completing 75 community service hours during high school or 25 hours of community service during the senior year
Taking at least one SAT or ACT Exam
Successfully completing (C or above) at least 2 AP classes as well as taking the corresponding AP exams
Having applied and been accepted into at least one 4 year university of college
Completing and accurately submitting the AVID Senior Data to AVID Center

WHAT DO YOU ALL REPRESENT?

AVID fosters a safe and open culture, high expectations for teachers and students, and collaboration in all classrooms.

EQUITY

AVID is closing the opportunity gap in college graduation rates among diverse and underrepresented demographic groups.

STUDENT LEARNING

With AVID, teachers inspire students to take control over their own learning.

LEADERSHIP

AVID leaders shift the campus culture to drive change and spread best practices.

TEACHER EFFECTIVENESS

The AVID Effect is realized through the delivery of inquiry-based and student-centric instruction, which increases levels of effectiveness.

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