Buchanan High School

AVID AB (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a year long elective class and program which supports high levels of student achievement through a rigorous college prep curricular path. The elective class provides students with curriculum to prepare them for college and university entrance requirements. Study skills, tutorial groups, and motivational activities are only a small part of this program.

AVID 9

AVID 10

AVID 11

AVID 12

Major Concepts/Content: Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is an elective course that prepares students for college readiness and success, and it is scheduled during the regular school day as a year-long course. Each week, students receive instruction utilizing a rigorous college preparatory curriculum provided by AVID Center, tutor-facilitated study groups, motivational activities, and academic success skills. In AVID, students participate in activities that incorporate strategies focused on writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading to support their academic growth.