AVID

AVID Snapshot

Established in 1980, the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) college and career readiness system is currently in over 7,500 schools in 47 states across the U.S., plus schools in Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), Canada, and Australia. 

AVID's College Readiness System:

• Trains educators to make learning more effective by providing engaging, rigorous and collaborative classrooms
• Engages all faculty and staff to drive student success
• Develops resilient, lifelong learners through academic and social support
• Increases rigor and raises student achievement
• Creates a college-going and career-ready culture schoolwide

Proven Achievement — Lifelong Advantage:

• AVID alumni who identify as first-generation college goers and economically underserved who go to college are four times more likely to graduate than their national peers
• 93% of AVID students complete four-year college entrance requirements
• 90% of AVID students who apply are accepted to four-year colleges
• 85% of AVID students continue into the second year of college

See More AVID National Data 

In Beaverton School District:

• 152 staff members across 21 schools participated in AVID professional learning events between January to October of 2024.
• 2,174 secondary students enrolled across 102 AVID elective classes in grades 6-12 in the 2023 to 2024 school year. 

Become an AVID Volunteer 

essential duties:

• Take notes, ask questions and keep the tutorial group on track.
• Act as a model of personal excellence and high expectations for the purpose of setting an example for AVID students to follow.
• Communicate frequently with the AVID Coordinator/Teacher providing information regarding progress or areas of concern.
• Commit to the same day/time each week or every other week. You'll develop a relationship with your group of students who'll depend on you to be there to support them. 

to apply:

Visit the Tutor webpage for more information and to apply.

AVID tutor page

volunteer Highlights 

• Flexible: Choose your hours and location based on your own personal schedule. 
• Rewarding: You're changing the lives of students, instilling confidence and contributing to a college-going culture. You'll witness triumph and pride in the students' "aha" moments. 
• Resume Builder: You can gain leadership experience and collaboration skills facilitating group discussions.
• No Experience Necessary: No content knowledge or special skills are required. Your job is to motivate students. 
• Training Provided: Six hours of training are provided prior to beginning the position. Ongoing support is offered throughout the school year. 

AVID is an elective class which prepares students for success with their college and career goals. It's an academic elective class during the school day (takes the place of a choice elective course) and focuses on writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization and reading skills (WICOR). AVID scholars also focus on strategies for success, colleges and careers, and team building.

To be considered for AVID, a student may embody one or more of the following traits:

• Have the abilities and potential to excel in their academics with targeted support
• Be a first generation college student
• Identify as an underrepresented group on college campuses 
• Qualify as economically disadvantaged
• Face a circumstance or situation that takes them off the path of accomplishing their college and career dreams

Student responsibilities:

• Maintain enrollment in rigorous academic classes, which lead to four-year college eligibility
• Maintain satisfactory attendance and behavior in all classes
• Maintain an organized system for their schoolwork
• Complete all academic assignments and set aside time outside of school to review their learning

Student commitment:

If selected for AVID, students understand that they must commit to remaining enrolled in the AVID elective for at least one year and that they'll be allowed to remain in the elective only if they meet the student responsibilities outlined above. Studies show that students are most likely to demonstrate academic improvement if they remain in the elective at least three years and most likely to meet the goal of college enrollment if they remain in the AVID elective class through their senior year of high school.

Parent commitment:

Parents and guardians agree to support their students on their academic journeys and to be advocates for their students' success. Parents agree to attend at least one informational meeting about AVID and ensure that their students are maintaining an organized system for their schoolwork and diligently completing their academic assignments. 

If you're interested in the AVID elective class, contact your school's AVID Site Coordinator:

AVID Class of 2024: 

• 100% graduated in four years
• 89% reported plans to attend a post-secondary institution, technical school or military service
• 89% reported taking at least one rigorous course (AP or IB)

See More about our 2024 BSD AVID Graduates