AVID at North

what is avid?

AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a college readiness system that is designed to increase school wide learning and performance. The AVID system accelerates student learning, uses research based methods of effective instruction, provides meaningful and motivational professional development, and acts as a catalyst for systemic reform and change.
Its a program for students with the drive and desire to go to a four-year university right after high school.

What are the qUALIFICATIONS FOR AVID?

The qualifications are simple. Students should have a 2.5 or above grade point average, be the first in their family to attend college, or from under-representative groups.

Can i be in ib (international baccalaureate) and avid?

Yes, you can earn the IB Diploma an be an AVID student at North.

avid at John W. north

AVID began at North in 1990. Since then, thousands of students have realized their college dreams by participating in AVID at North. Today, North's AVID program boasts some very impressive statistics. Each year, over 95% of AVID seniors earn acceptances to at least one four-year university. Currently, there are North AVID alum across the United States, and of course throughout the California State and University of California college systems. With 19 sections of the AVID elective this year on campus, North's AVID program serves over 600 students across campus. That is 27% of the school's population participating. Furthermore, at North, AVID is not just an elective class, it is teaching methodology. AVID teaching strategies are found in content area classes throughout campus, and the college-going culture is alive and well at North, thanks in part to the AVID program.

In February 2013, John W. North's AVID program became the 125th National Demonstration school in the world.

In December 2016, John W. North's AVID program was recertified for 3 years as a National Demonstration School.