AVID

AVID, Advancement via Individual Determination, is a college readiness system that is designed to increase school wide learning and performance. Through research based teaching strategies, AVID focuses on building the students' writing, inquiry, collaborative, organizational and reading skills.

Students who enroll in AVID are required to enroll in and complete at least one advanced placement course each year (ex. Pre-AP, AP, Dual Credit).  AVID supports this increased challenge with specialized tutoring and lessons. AVID also helps ensure students, once accepted to college, possess the higher-level skills they need for college success. As students progress in AVID, their self-esteem images improve, and they become academically successful leaders and role models for other students.

Cameron Tippie, AVID Coordinator & Elective Teacher

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How to join AVID

AVID is an elective class at both Midway Middle School and Midway High School. The AVID teacher covers many areas, such as organization, note taking, study skills, test taking skills and preparation for the challenges of advanced courses in middle school and high school. Also, guest speakers from the community are invited to visit and share their experiences.

The AVID Elective Student Profile

Academic Potential:

- average to high test scores

-strive to maintain an AB average

- college potential with support

Meets One or More of the Following:

- first to attend college

- historically underserved in four-year colleges

- low income

- special circumstance

Personal Characteristics:

- willing to commit themselves to a rigorous curriculum

- good work habits

- displays the Individual Determination to Succeed

- appropriate attendance and classroom behavior

Selection Process:

1. Fill out and return the AVID application to your Guidance Counselor or Cameron Tippie.

2. The AVID coordinator / teacher will review each student's records to see that he/she meets the AVID criteria.

3. Students will be contacted for an interview with the AVID coordinator / teacher.

4. A letter will be sent home to let students know if they have been accepted into the program.

5. The AVID class will be added to the students' schedule and take the place of an elective class

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Midway Middle School

River Valley Middle School

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How to join AVID

AVID is an elective class at both Midway Middle School and Midway High School. The AVID teacher covers many areas, such as organization, note taking, study skills, test taking skills and preparation for the challenges of advanced courses in middle school and high school. Also, guest speakers from the community are invited to visit and share their experiences.

The AVID Elective Student Profile

Academic Potential:

- average to high test scores

-strive to maintain an AB average

- college potential with support

Meets One or More of the Following:

- first to attend college

- historically underserved in four-year colleges

- low income

- special circumstance

Personal Characteristics:

- willing to commit themselves to a rigorous curriculum

- good work habits

- displays the Individual Determination to Succeed

- appropriate attendance and classroom behavior

Selection Process:

1. Fill out and return the AVID application to your Guidance Counselor or Cameron Tippie.

2. The AVID coordinator / teacher will review each student's records to see that he/she meets the AVID criteria.

3. Students will be contacted for an interview with the AVID coordinator / teacher.

4. A letter will be sent home to let students know if they have been accepted into the program.

5. The AVID class will be added to the students' schedule and take the place of an elective class

Learn More

How to join AVID

AVID is an elective class at both Midway Middle School and Midway High School. The AVID teacher covers many areas, such as organization, note taking, study skills, test taking skills and preparation for the challenges of advanced courses in middle school and high school. Also, guest speakers from the community are invited to visit and share their experiences.

The AVID Elective Student Profile

Academic Potential:

- average to high test scores

-strive to maintain an AB average

- college potential with support

Meets One or More of the Following:

- first to attend college

- historically underserved in four-year colleges

- low income

- special circumstance

Personal Characteristics:

- willing to commit themselves to a rigorous curriculum

- good work habits

- displays the Individual Determination to Succeed

- appropriate attendance and classroom behavior

Selection Process:

1. Fill out and return the AVID application to your Guidance Counselor or Cameron Tippie.

2. The AVID coordinator / teacher will review each student's records to see that he/she meets the AVID criteria.

3. Students will be contacted for an interview with the AVID coordinator / teacher.

4. A letter will be sent home to let students know if they have been accepted into the program.

5. The AVID class will be added to the students' schedule and take the place of an elective class

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