What AVID is...

• AVID is an acronym that stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination.
• AVID is an in-school academic support program that prepares students for college eligibility and success.
• AVID places academically average students in advanced classes.
• AVID levels the playing field for minority, rural, low-income and other students without a college-going tradition in their families.
• AVID is for all students, but it targets those in the academic middle.
• AVID is implemented schoolwide and districtwide.

What AVID isn't...

• AVID isn't a remedial program.
• AVID isn't a free ride.
• AVID isn't a niche program.
• AVID isn't a college outreach program.

At CarlmontAVID is an elective class and meets daily. Students need to choose to take the class and complete the requirements at a satisfactory level. Freshman and Sophomores are required to take 7 classes (a CHS sport counts as a 7th period) and all students are required to take summer school if needed to meet the UC and CSU a-g requirements. All AVID students are also required to be active participants of the Carlmont community by being involved in clubs, sports, community service, etc.

• Academic Advising to ensure student is meeting graduation and 4-year college entrance requirements
• Two days a week of academic tutoring
• Two days a week of study skills, note-taking, test-taking, organizational skills, SAT Prep, CAHSEE prep, College and Scholarship research
• Career and College Guest Speakers
• Field trips to colleges
• Being a part of the AVID family

• Average to high test scores
• 2.0 – 3.5 GPA
• Motivated and determined to go to college
• Individual Determination
• No attendance or behavior problems
• Desire to be challenged by higher level classes
• Needs help with study skills and organization
• Willingness to enroll in a college preparatory curriculum
• Willingness to enroll in summer school if necessary
• Willingness to have 7 period days (mandatory for freshmen and sophomores)