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Kennedy Middle School

AVID

Advancement Via Individual Determination

A College-Preparatory Program

AVID PROVIDES...

"High expectations, encouragement, day-to-day help, a vision of college as attainable, and guidance on how to negotiate the system. AVID involves students in a strong group of peers and adults who share a commitment to academic achievement and who work together to help the group succeed."

-AVID Center

OUR MISSION...

The mission of AVID is to ensure that all students, especially students with academic potential, become educated and responsible participants and leaders in a global society.

WHO QUALIFIES?

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

  • Appropriate classroom behavior
  • Good attendance record
  • Between a 2.0 and 3.5-grade point average (B's & C's)
  • Willingness to commit to completing homework each night
  • Willingness to become College Ready

WHAT CAN AVID DO FOR YOU?

WHO IS IT FOR?

  • Students who want to go to college!
  • Students who want to succeed!
  • Students who want to better themselves!