AVID
AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination.
AVID is a program designed around college-readiness that helps students develop the skills they need in order to be successful in college and career.
The AVID Elective classes at OEB offer:
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Support for students in rigorous classes
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Tutorials with college tutors
- College and career exploration
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Field trips to local colleges
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Guest speakers
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A curriculum that focuses on developing WICOR (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, Reading)
- Leadership opportunities
In order to be a part of the AVID Elective class, a student must:
- have determination to excel
- have a 2.0+ grade point average (C average or better)
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be interviewed by a panel of AVID Site Team members
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A student might also be the first in his/her family to attend college