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Who is an AVID Student?

AVID students are students in the academic middle, capable of completing a college preparatory path with support. These students often are not realizing their full potential academically. In the identification process a number of criteria are considered, including:

Academic Middle - GPA 2.0 +
Good Attendance
First in Family to Attend College
Historically Underrepresented in 4-year Colleges (BIPOC students)
Economically Disadvantaged
Driven and Determined

While all of the criteria are considered for acceptance into the program, no single criteria will necessarily eliminate a student from consideration. The AVID program should reflect the demographics of the school it is serving.

AVID Is:

an in-school academic support program
preparation for college eligibility and success
preparation for life after high school
for all, but it targets those in the academic middle
school-wide, district-wide and nation-wide

What AVID Is Not:

a school within a school
a quick fix
a remedial program
Credit Recovery

AVID Elective Class

A student is enrolled in an AVID elective class during all four years of high school.

The elective class is where students focus on developing the following academic skills, known as WICOR:

Writing
Inquiry
Collaboration
Organization
Reading

Student Selection Process

To apply for participation in the program follow these steps:

Fill out the application.
An interview will be scheduled.
Student and parent will be notified regarding participation.
Student will sign an AVID Participation Contract.

Interested? Contact us today!

AVID Coordinator - Tim Roser

Tim.Roser@mpls.k12.mn.us

AVID Administrator - Arslan Aziz

Arslan.Aziz@mpls.k12.mn.us

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