• "AVID has shaped me into a better student through note-taking techniques, organization skills and collaboration activities. Tutorials helped me collaborate with my group members to answer our questions. It is an amazing program that will make your high school years pass more smoothly. I truly recommend it for everyone." Brenda M

    "AVID compels the student to build their own bridge to academic success withthe hammer and chisel (tutorial and Cornell notes), the prospective mason (in this case--the student) now possess a facilitated pathway to the mind's higher potential." Jesus M

    "AVID means to be a successful student that has a desire to go to a four-year college or university. AVID helps the students to be organized, take Cornell notes and to be more involved and interactive with study sessions called tutorial." Cynthia F

    "Not only has AVID taught me the skills tobe able to succeed in college, it helped me build relationships and come out of my comfort zone." Christian M

    "AVID has helped me prioritize my future, especially when thinking about college and where I want to go, as well as, become motivated to know how I am going to get there." Lauren F

    "AVID has been a great part of my high school years. It's been a great academic preparation program. Before AVID, I did not know anything about the college process. AVID helped make this process easier. AVID has provided me with a lot of opportunities such as, scholarships, fee waivers, and SAT/ACT prep. It has been very helpful, I am thankful for that!" Ashley A

    "AVID has helped me alot of the pasty four years. I really struggled in math, but AVIDtutorials helped me by being able to learn from my peers. My gradeswent up as a result of tutorial. AVID also helped me with publicspeaking. My AVID classmates became my friends. To me, AVID meansbeing out-going and constantly learning." Nicole P

    "AVID is one of those rare classes that I took that allowed me to improve my abilityas opposed to my knowledge. I learned how to effectively take notes and it provided tutorial time to help study and review academic content--anything I didn't understand, there was someone who did understand and they could help me with the concept." Connor O

    "AVID has been a great experience for me. The program helped me through many obstacles I have faced, as well as broadened my vision of college. It was truly helpful having people there to help me through the somewhat scary process of applying to college. I feel I am leaving with skillsthat will keep me organized and maximize my life and experience in college. I am grateful to the community, the teachers, my peers, and everything this program has provided." Matthew F

    "AVID has really helped me get ready for college. We were able to do our college applications in the AVID class. Cornell notes help a lot by teaching us not to depend on teachers for notes. Tutorial really helped me understand my academic subjects, especially the ones I struggled in." Sabrina H

    "Tutorials are very useful, especially if you are struggling in a class; it is a life-saver. AVID also keeps you on track with grade checks and note taking. AVID students have their own counselor which is a big help. Another advantage of being in AVID is all the college field trips--you get a glimpse of what it would like to go to that school which help when deciding which colleges to apply to. I am grateful for being in AVID." Jackie F

    "AVID has helped meset a road for success, not just for college, but high school as well. I didn't plan for the future, but AVID helped me in understanding the road to success. Cornell notes, tutorial and college prep knowledge helped to make me successful." Anonymous

    "AVID was one of the best decision I made. AVID has so much to offer and keep you on track with your academic classes. You get to go on college field trips with your AVID friends. You do college research projects in the AVID class. In the end you are college ready." Yadira M

    "AVID means many things to me. Most of all it means family. I made all my best friends in AVID and I know they will become life long friends. All of the people in AVID help one another and push each other to be the best they can be." Merry K

    "AVID has impacted me because it has taught me many things and has helped me with the academic classes I struggle in. Tutorial is a very helpful tool for any academic class; the tutors are also very helpful. AVID also help with college applications and anything else college-related." Anonymous

    "AVID has helped me to become very organized. I learned how to take better notes and how touse those notes to study. Tutorials have helped improve my grades because tutorial allows me to get a better understanding of the academic concepts. AVID has also given me a chance to connect with the AVID staff." Joseline J

    "AVID has allowed me to become a better, more responsible person. The program is designed to help students become more successful and develop important life skills. The tutorials have taught me a new way to study and understand academic material. AVID is a life-changing program." Anonymous

    "AVID has helped me with my classes when they were getting difficult. Tutorial has helped me the most because the tutors are knowledgeable about the academic subjects and can give advice based on their past experiences. All of the activities we do during class helped me with my organization and public speaking." Esme L

    "As I look back over my years in high school, I realize how my AVID class has benefited me both academically and ethically. AVID has taught me skills--from tutorial I learned better study habits that helped me with my academic classes. These habits carry over to home. I appreciate all I learned in AVID." Nick R

    "When you have no one left, AVID is there, even if you aren't sure your freshman year. The AVID family will be there to nurture you until your senior year when you will be ready for the world, full of knowledge and confidence. AVID is family." Anonymous