AVID
Michelle Rumley
mrumley@mckinneyisd.net
Room E104
Extension: 7859
What AVID is...
Information for Students
2016-2017 AVID Supply List
Download Tutorial Request Form
Course Description:
AVID (Grade 6, 7 & 8) Students must be identified as an AVID student through an application and interview process. AVID prepares students for college eligibility and success. Students receive instruction in reading, writing, inquiry and collaboration strategies as well as emphasizing strong organizational and personal skills necessary for academic success. AVID students are required to be enrolled in an advanced academics math course, and must have passed the Math and ELAR STAAR. Students are strongly encouraged to earn the high school health credit in grade 8.
mrumley@mckinneyisd.net
Room E104
Extension: 7859
What AVID is...
- AVID is an acronym that stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination.
- AVID is an in-school academic support program for grades 4-12 that prepares students for college eligibility and success.
- AVID places academically average students in advanced classes.
- AVID levels the playing field for minority, rural, low-income and other students without a college-going tradition in their families.
- AVID is for all students, but it targets those in the academic middle.
- AVID is implemented schoolwide and districtwide.
- AVID isn't a remedial program.
- AVID isn't a free ride.
- AVID isn't a niche program.
- AVID isn't a college outreach program.
Information for Students
2016-2017 AVID Supply List
Download Tutorial Request Form
Course Description:
AVID (Grade 6, 7 & 8) Students must be identified as an AVID student through an application and interview process. AVID prepares students for college eligibility and success. Students receive instruction in reading, writing, inquiry and collaboration strategies as well as emphasizing strong organizational and personal skills necessary for academic success. AVID students are required to be enrolled in an advanced academics math course, and must have passed the Math and ELAR STAAR. Students are strongly encouraged to earn the high school health credit in grade 8.