Welcome :)
You have arrived to THE WONDERFUL WORLD of AVID! I am your teacher, Ms. Calloway. I am excited to get to know your student as they go through the year at Ridgeland-Hardeeville High School.Listed below you will find information about the AVID Elective. With everyone working together on a common goal, we can assure that our students will achieve the highest level of academic success!
What is AVID?
- A college preparatory program
- An academic elective class
- A program that helps students qualify for attendance to a four-year college or university
What AVID is NOT....
- An academic workshop or Study Hall
- For unmotivated students. Students are expected to have "individual determination" and be willing to complete challenging work.
- AVID is a support, not an intervention.
AVID Activities
- Learning with college tutors
- Writing for all classes
- Developing success strategies
- Applying for college
- Preparing for a professional career
- Visiting college campuses
- Interacting with guest speakers
- Participation in extracurricular and community activities
Who May Participate?
Students who have the potential and desire to attend a four-year college and
Students who have the potential and desire to attend a four-year college and
- Have appropriate classroom behavior
- Have a minimum 2.0 GPA
- Have a good attendance record
- Are willing to commit themselves to a minimum of two hours of homework each night
- Are willing to commit to enrollment in a rigorous college preparatory sequence of courses
- Are willing to complete the required hours of community service per year
