Advanced Via Individual Determination (AVID)
AVID Testimonials
Click on the names below to read personal stories from our AVID graduates:
Why AVID?
The purpose of AVID is to identify high-potential students, especially those “in the middle,” and help them succeed in a rigorous college prep curriculum to ultimately achieve college acceptance and success. The PHS AVID Program focuses on three essential goals:
Support
- Academics: Assisting student achievement in core classes through in-class tutor and teacher-led tutorial sessions.
Build
- Skills: Assisting with current coursework and future college-level skills, including Writing, Critical Thinking, Organization, and Reading.
- Community: Fostering collaboration both inside and outside the AVID classroom.
Guide
- Pathways: Guiding students through the pathway to college, including SAT prep, the college application process, and financial aid.
Prospect Student AVID Senior Speeches: Here I Am
Featured Speaker: Carmelle Catamura, PHS AVID c/o 2016
Presented at the AVID Summer Institute in San Diego. Ms. Catamura graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a BS in Biomolecular Engineering and is currently pursuing a PhD in Computational Biology at UC Berkeley.
Every year, AVID Seniors write a "Here I Am" speech reflecting on their four-year journey at Prospect High School. These powerful stories highlight personal and academic growth, the guidance they've received, and the lifelong relationships built with peers and AVID staff.
While this is a core assignment, students may also enter their work into the AVID National Speech Contest for a chance to win a cash prize and speak at an AVID Conference.
Assignment & Sample Speeches
AVID Focuses on Four-Year College Enrollment Directly From High School
AVID Course Catalog
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