AVID
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)
AVID is a middle and high school program designed to prepare and accelerate students in the middle (between a 2.0 and 3.5 grade point average) for admission to four-year universities and colleges.
The TUSD AVID program is offered at the following TUSD sites:
- Columbus Tustin Middle School
- Hewes Middle School
- Orchard Hills Middle School
- Pioneer Middle School
- Sycamore Magnet Academy
- Utt Middle School
- Beckman High School
- Foothill High School
- Tustin High School
The goal of AVID is to educate the "whole student." This is achieved by unifying six important elements in a successful student's education: student, curriculum, faculty, tutors, parents, and community.
AVID is an academic, regularly-scheduled, elective class that includes lessons on note-taking and study skills, twice-weekly academic support with college tutors, writing for all classes, speaking and leadership opportunities, success strategy development, college campus visits, college and career guest speakers, participation in extra-curricular and community activities, increased access to college preparatory coursework, scholarship and college applications, and preparation for a professional career.
AVID students enroll in rigorous academic classes and in the AVID elective class, where they receive academic support.
AVID Excel
- Columbus Tustin Middle School
- Utt Middle School
Laurie Jimenez, TUSD Teacher on Special Assignment/AVID District Director, at ljimenez@tustin.k12.ca.us (714) 730-7301 x388.