AVID

Middle School AVID in Richland Two
 
Do you:
Have great classroom behavior?
Have a desire to do better?
Have good attendance?

Do you:
Want to attend a four-year college or university?
Want to be challenged with rigorous, honors classes?
Want to be part of an exciting and fun group on campus?
Then AVID is for you!

AVID—Advancement Via Individual Determination—is a program that helps motivated students reach their academic potential—and achieve their goals. Currently, AVID is available in all District Two middle schools as well as Blythewood, Richland Northeast, and Ridge View high schools.
 
For one period each day, you will:
Learn organizational and study skills
Work on critical thinking and asking probing questions
Get academic help from peers and college tutors, and
Participate in enrichment and motivational activities that make college seem attainable.
Your self-image will improve, and you will become an academically successful leader and role model for other students.
 
The AVID curriculum includes:
Writing
College and Careers
Strategies for Success
Inquiry and Collaboration

AVID tutorials include:
Collaborative study groups
Writing groups
Socratic seminars
Inquiry and collaboration

Find out more! Visit AVID online and download the AVID brochure (pdf).