AVID
Welcome to Thornridge's AVID Program!
“AVID's mission is to close the achievement gap
by preparing all students for college readiness and success
in a global society.”
What is AVID?
- AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a rigorous college prep course designed to help students achieve their college dreams!
- AVID is an elective class that students take during the school day.
- AVID is an internationally known program that has proven results. For more information about the AVID program, click here!
What do you do in AVID?
- In AVID, we focus on WICOR strategies - writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading. AVID helps students do better in their content classes while preparing them for college.
- One of the best parts about AVID is the tutorials! Every Tuesday and Thursday, there are college-aged tutors who come in to the classroom to work with students on subjects that they are struggling with. Tutorials help students improve their grades in all their classes.
- Since organization is so important - AVID students must maintain their AVID Binder. It is checked weekly!
- AVID promotes Cornell-style notes. All AVID students are required to take a certain number of Cornell notes each week.
Who takes AVID?
- Students qualify based on a number of factors - GPA, grades, attendance, and behavior are a few.
- Above all - AVID students posses individual determination to go to college and are motivated to succeed!
- If you think you qualify for AVID, talk to the counselor or the Coordinator!
Want to know more about the requirements for AVID students? Click here to read the AVID contract!