AVID
Discover the Steele Canyon High School AVID Program
Our Program
AVID is a college readiness system for elementary through higher education that is designed to increase school-wide learning and performance. The AVID College Readiness System accelerates student learning, uses research-based methods of effective instruction, provides meaningful and motivational professional learning, and acts as a catalyst for systemic reform and change. AVID enables students to become competitively eligible for entrance to and success in four-year colleges and universities as well as later in life.
AVID STUDENT PROFILE
The AVID Student is a student with academic potential:
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Desire and determination to enter a 4-year university
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Average to high test scores
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Has a 2.0-3.5 (or higher) GPA
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College potential with support
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Has average or above-average citizenship grades and regular attendance
The AVID Student meets one or more of the following criteria:
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First-generation in their family to attend college
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Historical "least served" in 4-year colleges/universities
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Students in the academic middle who are seeking additional support in a rigorous curriculum
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Special circumstances
Our Curriculum
AVID doesn't just focus on its own curriculum but prioritizes the importance of all coursework, giving students opportunities to work on all subjects at various times
TUTORIAL
Tutorial is the AVID specialty where students collaborate together to help each other understand their coursework from all classes!
HIGH SCHOOL SUCCESS
Students will spend time learning techniques on how to succeed in high school and receive guidance for anything needed!
COLLEGE READINESS
From start to finish, AVID prides itself on getting every AVID student into a 4-year university.
GUIDANCE
AVID offers college students and instructors to give any guidance a student may need from any aspect of their life.
EDUCATIONAL TRIPS
AVID students go on a trip twice yearly to colleges in different places, starting in San Diego, and going all the way up to the Bay Area.
COOPERATION SKILLS
AVID students are given tons of opportunities to build their expertise on their cooperation skills, constantly working in teams and groups, benefitting everyone who participates.
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
My name is Scott Parr and I am the proud principal of Steele Canyon High School.
I was introduced to AVID in 2014 during my first year as an assistant principal at Steele Canyon and noticed immediately how closely it coincided with my core beliefs about education. AVID is a program that truly believes all students are capable learners with limitless potential when provided the proper supportive environment.
Steele Canyon’s AVID teachers embody the AVID philosophies and also provide our students with a community of adults and peers with whom they can share their successes and challenges with.
Steele Canyon’s AVID students create bonds inside the classroom and share experiences outside that classroom that produce lifelong friendships.
I have had the privilege of watching our AVID program flourish due to the dedication of our wonderful staff and students. If you are looking to be challenged, meet great people, and have a great time, Steele Canyon’s AVID program is the correct place for you.
Rah! Rah! Cougars!
-Mr. Parr, Principal and CEO of Steele Canyon High School
AVID Teachers
AVID Application
You do not have to necessarily meet the standards of the AVID Student Profile straight away. However, the AVID program expects all students to put their best foot forward when joining our program. If you feel like you have what it takes, as well as the commitment, fill in the application by pressing the button below.