Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is an academic elective course that prepares students for college readiness and success, and it is scheduled during the regular school day as a year-long course. Each week, students receive instruction utilizing a rigorous college preparatory curriculum provided by AVID Center, tutor-facilitated study groups, motivational activities and academic success skills. In AVID, students participate in activities that incorporate strategies focused on writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization and reading to support their academic growth.
Poly's AVID mission is to provide support for all students so that they can be prepared and successful,college-bound, 21st century learners.We aim to encourage and inspire confidence, self-discipline and responsibility that will transcend high school, beyond college to career.