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AVID
AVID
CHHS AVID is a four-year commitment. Each year emphasizes developmental instruction to preparing students for academic success and college acceptance.
- 9th- High school adjustment and goal setting/four-year plan/note taking/tutorials/public speaking
- 10th- Major and career exploration
- 11th- Exploring university pathways and refining college options
- 12th- University admission process/Life skills
AVID students are supported by a Site Team consisting of a coordinator, administrator, a counselor, AVID elective teachers, subject area teachers, college tutors. All trained in AVID methodologies and strategies that serve a vital resource within the AVID elective class.
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- AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination.
- AVID is an in-school college readiness program for grades 9-12 that prepares students for college eligibility and success.
- AVID supports students in advanced classes with weekly tutorials embedded in their school day.
- AVID is for all students, but it targets students who meet specific criteria.
- AVID is implemented school wide.
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- Want to succeed in high school
- First in family to go to college or limited college experience
- Faced hardships
- Want support for core classes
- Want to fulfill A-G requirements to be admitted to a CSU or UC 4-year university
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- Focus is on WICOR (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, Reading) strategies
- Focused Note-Taking Skills
- How to advocate for myself
- Problem-solving skills
- College and Career Exploration
- Self-Advocacy
- Leadership
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Tutoring (Tutorials Peers/College tutors)
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- 8th graders - fill out application starting in March
- Current Chino Hills High student - talk to your counselor and speak with Mrs. Lawhorn