AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.

• Average-to-high test scores

• 2.5-3.5 GPA

• College and Career focused with support

• Good attendance

• Desire and determination

• May be first in family to attend college

AVID secondary curriculum includes:

• Research Skills

• Research Papers

• Public Speaking

• Focused Note-Taking

• Philosophical Chairs

• Socratic Seminars

• Scholarship & Financial Aid Research

• Goal Setting

• Mission Statements

• Self Discovery & Reflection

• Character Development

• Tips for Success

• Interpersonal Relationships

• Organizational Skills & Projects

• Time Management

• Money Management

• College Readiness Skills

• College Exploration

• Career Exploration

• The Process of Getting a Job (Resume, Mock Interviews)

• Study Skills

• Community Service Projects

• Tutorials

Trained AVID Tutors lead tutorial sessions twice each week in AVID Elective classes. Tutors are excellent role models of motivated, organized, and successful people. During each tutorial session, students come prepared with questions that they need assistance answering. In a small group setting, the tutor’s role is to guide the students as they assist one another. Tutorials help students who are enrolled in rigorous coursework keep up and succeed in their college prep classes.

For more information about PHS AVID, contact our AVID Site Coordinator:

 Damanpreet Sarai, dsarai@losbanosusd.net