WHAT IS AVID?

AVID is a nationwide program that works to support students in the academic middle who could be first-generation college students. In Chapel-Hill Carrboro City Schools, AVID supports students at Northside Elementary and all secondary schools (including Phoenix Academy). It is a college preparatory, acceleration program that includes two components: 

• School-wide strategies that focus on college and career awareness, planning, and readiness for all students
• A daily AVID elective that helps selected students learn the skills necessary to take advanced courses in high school to prepare for attending a four-year college

THE AVID MISSION

It is our missions to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society. Its continued focus is to provide scaffolded support that educators and students need to encourage college and career readiness and success.

AVID STUDENT PROFILE

AVID students typically perform in the academic middle. They have:

• GPAs starting at 2.5 - 3.5 
• EOG - EOC scores: Level 3’s, 4’s and Level 5’s in need of support 
• College potential with support and motivation
• Desire and determination to be successful

They may be:

• The first in their families to attend college
• Historically underserved in four-year colleges
• AIG students who struggle with achievement and executive function
• Interested in an accelerated pathway but not sure how to access it