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AVID
What is "AVID"?Top of Page
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a nationally recognized, certified program that has been at Woodside since 1997. AVID's mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.
AVID I, II, III and IV are college prep elective courses.Top of Page
Students earn 10 credits per year in courses that are approved by the University of California
as “G” electives.
The Program:
- Teaches skills and behaviors for academic success.
- Provides intensive support with tutorials and strong student/teacher relationships
- Creates a positive peer group for students
- Promotes confidence and personal achievement gained through hard work and determination.
Academic instruction: The AVID curriculum is driven by the WICOR method,
which stands for writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization and reading.
Career Exploration and College Readiness: Students research careers, colleges, and
admissions requirements. In addition to free SAT prep, AVID students have access to
individualized support as they apply to colleges, financial aid programs, and scholarships.
Tutorial support: 40% of a student's time in an AVID elective class is spent in
collaborative tutorial groups similar to study groups used in college.
Motivational activities: AVID is, at its core, a family on campus.
Students engage in class-level and cross-level team builders. Students in all grade levels have
the opportunity to visit college campuses during the year, listen to guest speakers, and
participate in community service projects.
The "Ideal" AVID Student:Top of Page
AVID students are students in the middle, capable of completing a college preparatory path with support. These students often are not realizing their full potential academically. In the identification process a number of criteria are considered, including:
- GPA (Minimum: 2.0-3.5)
- Citizenship (No serious discipline issues allowed)
- Attendance (Good attendance is a must)
- Desire and Determination
- First in the Family to Attend College
- Historically Underrepresented in 4-year colleges/universities
- Economically Disadvantaged
- Other Special Circumstances
Applying to AVIDTop of Page
AVID accepts new 9th, 10th, and 11th graders each year. Applicants should submit their applications before June 8, 2018 for priority consideration.
Current WHS Freshmen and Sophomores: Return your completed application to Lvasquez@seq.org or to Ms. Vasquez (Room D-9).
If you are interested in learning more, please contact Lisa Vasquez, the AVID Coordinator, at lvasquez@seq.org.
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AVID College AcceptancesTop of Page
Contact AVID teachers or coordinatorTop of Page
To email individual AVID teachers
9th grade AVID I:
Ms. Kathleen Coughlin
Mr. Hadi Kaddoura
10 grade AVID II:
Ms. Amy Hanson
9th grade AVID I:
Ms. Kathleen Coughlin
Mr. Hadi Kaddoura
10 grade AVID II:
Ms. Amy Hanson
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AVID Class of 2015 AcceptancesTop of Page
Our AVID graduates from this year received many acceptance letters, but ultimately chose to attend the following four-year colleges:
Holy Names University
Oregon State University
UC Santa Cruz
UC Riverside
Sacramento State University
San Francisco State University
San Jose State University
CSU Eastbay
CSU Chico
CSU Stanislaus
CSU Monterey Bay
Sonoma State University
Holy Names University
Oregon State University
UC Santa Cruz
UC Riverside
Sacramento State University
San Francisco State University
San Jose State University
CSU Eastbay
CSU Chico
CSU Stanislaus
CSU Monterey Bay
Sonoma State University
Staff RosterTop of Page
AVID I
Ext: 49656
AVID I
Ext: 49602
AVID II
Ext: 49642
AVID II
Ext: 49660
AVID III
Ext: 49692
AVID III
Ext: 49667
AVID IV
Ext: 49669
AVID IV, and Coordinator
Ext: 49691