AVID
The purpose of AVID (Grades 7 & 8) is to prepare students for success in high school and college. The course has strict qualifying standards, and helps students by teaching study and organization skills, strengthening writing skills, provides tutorial help via college tutors, builds leadership potential, teaches students to work collaboratively, and provides kids a glimpse at college applications and college life. Guest speakers share their secrets to success, and students tour Bay Area colleges. This is a class that will most definitely set students on a successful path.