This class provides an opportunity for students to take leadership positions in the planning of school and community activities. The students must apply and be selected by the sponsor and principal.

The 9th grade AVID Elective aids students’ transition into, through, and beyond high school. It promotes early college awareness by guiding students to explore colleges based on academic, financial, and social fit. The course emphasizes goal setting, fostering motivation and strategic planning. Students will study how authors use symbols to show deeper meanings in both…

The 10th grade AVID Elective course starts with students creating a digital profile to document their high school and community activities, fostering personal organization and record-keeping skills. Students focus on advancing critical reading skills, a key competency at this stage of academic development. An argumentative writing unit hones students’ persuasive communication skills. The continuation of…

The 11th grade AVID Elective begins the year with cultivating a growth mindset and setting personal improvement goals, which are critical for self-development. The course then transitions into enhancing critical reading skills, specifically aimed at analyzing college essays, a skill unique to upper-level high school students preparing for college applications. The course also emphasizes timed…

The 12th grade AVID Elective course is final stage in preparing students for higher education and careers. Senior year begins with a checklist of important tasks such as college applications, resumes, letters of recommendation, and interviews. SMART goals are established for students’ future plans, including a scaffolded release of responsibility in AVID senior tutorials. Students…