AVID commits to a successful transition from high school to higher education via a college preparatory path. AVID not only facilitates college acceptance but empowers university graduation. Why Choose AVID? • Provides support for a rigorous curriculum • Provides positive peer identification • Defines the teacher’s role as that of a student advocate • Promotes high academic standards fostering academic confidence. Mission BOARD of EDUCATION AVID CHHS Dr. Buoncristiani, Principal Richard Moore, Assistant Principal Tami Banane, Assistant Principal Austin Andrade, Assistant Principal Lora Vivanco, AVID Coordinator ([email protected]) CHHS Faculty Irene Hernandez-Blair Andrew Cruz Christina Gagnier James Na Joe Schaffer CVUSD Educational Services Norm Enfield Ed.D. Superintendent Julian Rodriguez, Ed.D. Director of Secondary Curriculum 16150 Pomona Rincon Rd. Chino Hills, CA 90719 “Pride of the Hills”
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AVID commits to a successful transition from high school to higher education via a college preparatory path. AVID not only facilitates college acceptance but empowers university graduation. Why Choose AVID? • Provides support for a
rigorous curriculum • Provides positive peer
identification • Defines the teacher’s
role as that of a student advocate
• Promotes high academic standards fostering academic confidence.
Mission BOARD of
EDUCATION
AVID CHHS
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Dr. Buoncristiani, Principal Richard Moore, Assistant Principal Tami Banane, Assistant Principal
Austin Andrade, Assistant Principal Lora Vivanco, AVID Coordinator
• 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 places students in advanced classes with support.
• AVID is for all students, but it targets students who meet specific criteria.
• AVID is implemented school wide.
What AVID is NOT!
• AVID is not a remedial program
• AVID is not a free ride
• AVID is not a niche program
• AVID is not a college outreach program
• AVID is not an at-risk program
Who Should Choose AVID?
• Highly Motivated • First generation or limited college
experience • Historically underserved in 4 year
colleges • Special circumstances
CHHS AVID Program
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 development
10th- Major and career exploration 11th- Admission tests and refining college options 12th-University admission process 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.
