www.tustin.k12.ca.us/tustin-high AVID { } Advancement Via Individual Determination AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society. • College Readiness • Critical Thinking • Honors/AP Courses • Critical Reading • Writing to Learn • SAT/ACT Test Prep d Pomona College Dino Dash University Acceptances Program escription AVID is designed to increase school wide learning and performance. AVID’s focus is to ensure that all students in the program will complete a college preparatory path, will succeed in rigorous curricu- lum, will enter mainstream activities of the school, will be eligible to enroll in four-year universities and colleges, and will become educated and respon- sible participants in a democratic society. AVID is an academic, regularly scheduled elective program based on writing and reading as tools of learning, in- quiry, and collaborative grouping. AVID students are successful due to the academic support, academic advisement, and personal support they receive through the program. AVID students will take at least one AP/Honors course by their senior year; however, many AVID students take multiple AP and/or Honors courses throughout high school. STUDENT P ROFILE • Students who have the potential and desire to attend a four-year university. • Students who are determined to work diligently to achieve their goals. • Students who are committed to a rigorous college preparatory sequence of courses, including honors and AP courses. • Students who have excellent behavior and school attendance. C ORE C OMPONENTS • Field trips to local colleges • College tutors in class twice a week • Motivational activities • Guest Speakers • Focused Notes • Binder Checks • Socratic Seminars