AVID's mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.

Research shows that leaving capable students out of rigorous courses short-changes the students. Enrolling students in rigorous courses without academic support also short-changes them. AVID encourages students to tackle the most difficult work and gives them the academic and social support that promotes their success.

• 7^th-12^th grade program
• elective class(es) meet during the regular school day
• targets first-generation college-bound students
• based on foundations in writing, inquiry, collaboration and reading
• Socratic tutorials twice a week to support student success