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Advancement Via Individual Determination

AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap

by preparing all students for college readiness

and success in a global society.

• College Readiness • Critical Thinking

• Honors/AP Courses • Critical Reading

• Writing to Learn • SAT/ACT Test Prep

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Program escription

AVID is designed to increase school wide learning and performance. AVID’s focus is to ensure that all students in the program will complete a college preparatory path, will succeed in rigorous curricu-lum, will enter mainstream activities of the school, will be eligible to enroll in four-year universities and colleges, and will become educated and respon-sible participants in a democratic society. AVID is an academic, regularly scheduled elective program

based on writing and reading as tools of learning, in-quiry, and collaborative grouping. AVID students are successful due to the academic support, academic advisement, and personal support they receive through the program. AVID students will take at least one AP/Honors course by their senior year; however, many AVID students take multiple AP and/or Honors courses throughout high school.

STUDENT PROFILE

• Students who have the potential and desire to attend a four-year university.

• Students who are determined to work diligently to achieve their goals.

• Students who are committed to a rigorous college preparatory sequence of courses, including honors and AP courses.

• Students who have excellent behavior and school attendance.

CORE C OMPONENTS

• Field trips to local colleges

• College tutors in class twice a week

• Motivational activities

• Guest Speakers

• Focused Notes

• Binder Checks

• Socratic Seminars

Benefits

• Academic support from college tutors

• College prep testing

(PSAT,SAT, ACT, etc.)

• Critical Reading/Writing Strategies

• College Preparation Instruction

• Creating successful academic strategies

In AVID, we learn skills for success in college and in the real world. We are family, we are a culture, we are the future." - Jordan Castaneda, Class of 2018

AVID Students have been accepted to over 50 different

colleges and universities across the United States and

around the world. “AVID has given me the opportunity to see my dreams come true by allowing me to attend my dream college and by helping me transition into the life of a successful college student.”

– Troy NavarroChapman UniversityAVID Graduate

HOw to Apply

• Complete an AVID Application – availableat TUSD Middle Schools and from the TustinHigh School Website.

• Include a copy of student’s current gradeswith the application.

• Return the application to Joanna Vandalat Tustin High School.

contact

Joanna VandalTustin High School1171 El Camino RealTustin, CA 92780

Phone | 714.730.7414Fax | 714.730.7568

Email | jvandal@tustin.k12.ca.us

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