AVID is a fourth- through twelfth-grade system to prepare students in the academic middle for four-year college eligibility.  It has a proven track record in bringing out the best in students, and in closing the achievement gap.  AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination.

AVID targets students in the academic middle - B, C, and even D students - who have the desire to go to college and the willingness to work hard.  These are students who are capable of completing rigorous curriculum but are falling short of their potential.  Typically, they will be the first in their families to attend college, and many are from low-income or minority families.  AVID pulls these students out of their unchallenging courses and puts them on the college track: acceleration instead of remediation. 

Not only are students enrolled in their school's toughest classes, such as honors and Advanced Placement, but also in the AVID elective.  For one period a day, they learn organizational and study skills, work on critical thinking and asking probing questions, get academic help from peers and college tutors, and participate in enrichment and motivational activities that make college seem attainable.  Their self-images improve, and they become academically successful leaders and role models for other students. 

Retreived from: avidonline.org

We are always looking for members for our growing site-team.  If you are a teacher, staff member, parent, or student and are interested in being on the site-team, please contact our AVID Coordinator, Lisa Reece at LReece@stockton.k12.ca.us

2010-2011 Chavez AVID Site-Team

Mrs. Bryson

Mrs. Butcher

Mr. Dionne

Ms. Russo

Mrs. Hughes

Mrs. McLaughlin

Mrs. Miller

Mrs. Reece

Mrs. Rivera

Mr. Stratford