Do you:

• Have great classroom behavior?
• Have a desire to do better?
• Have good attendance?

Do you:

• Want to attend a four-year college or university?
• Want to be challenged with rigorous, honors classes?
• Want to be part of an exciting and fun group on campus?

Then AVID is for you!

AVID - Advancement Via Individual Determination - is a program that helps motivated students reach their academic potential and achieve their goals. Currently, AVID is available in all District Two middle schools as well as Blythewood, Richland Northeast, and Ridge View high schools.

For one period each day, you will:

• Learn organizational and study skills
• Work on critical thinking and asking probing questions
• Get academic help from peers and college tutors, and
• Participate in enrichment and motivational activities that make college seem attainable.

Your self-image will improve, and you will become an academically successful leader and role model for other students.

The AVID curriculum includes:

• Writing
• College and Careers
• Strategies for Success
• Inquiry and Collaboration

Find out more! Visit AVID online.

AVID application guidelines

To appy for the AVID program, complete an application and send it to your school, along with the two teacher recommendations. Richland Two's recruitment period is in the spring (March - April). However, we will accept applications from new District Two students within 30 days of their arrival in the District. Once we receive the application, the applicant will be placed in the "applicant pool." 

For more information, e-mail Kelly Carman,  AVID coordinator.