AVID is a 4-year elective course at Andover High School with a focus on preparing students for 4-year universities while also building social and community skills.

What will you do in AVID?

Skill Development: focused note-taking, organization, time management, test-taking/studying strategies, collaboration, social skills, reading and writing strategies. (Example: Cornell note checks, planner checks, binder checks)
College Prep Classes/Activities: Field trips, AP/Honors classes, guest speakers, research projects, leadership, SAT prep, financial aid workshops, scholarship applications, college applications
Tutoring/Studying: college students and peer tutors work with AVID students to go over difficult academic material and study for tests

Classroom Community: community building where you will build strong relationships and learn to trust, help, and support each other

AVID students are expected to …

Maintain a grade of 75 or higher (or a C) in all of their classes, especially in their core (science, math, history, English, and world language) classes
Display satisfactory attendance and academic behavior

AVID is:

For internally motivated, disciplined, and determined students
For students who want to go to a four-year university directly out of high school
For students who want to enrich their high school experience by participating in extracurricular activities such as sports, clubs, community organizations, etc.
A collaborative study/learning environment
An ACADEMIC class

AVID is NOT:

A study hall/time to catch up on homework/free time
A remediation program
A free ride
For students who do not do their homework
For students who have unsatisfactory attendance
For students who act disrespectfully towards others (teachers/administration/students)
Automatic acceptance into college

AVID Students: Who are they? Students who…

Desire to do well in school
Choose and want to be in the class because they want to do well, not because the guardians request it
Earn a GPA above 2.5 and maintain AT LEAST a 75% average in all classes
Behave appropriately in every classroom with ALL teachers
Attend school consistently
Are willing to commit themselves to a minimum of 90 minutes of homework/studying each night
Are willing to change and grow, especially in terms of how they act and carry themselves as a student
Reflect and take responsibility for their actions or lack of action
Do not mind stepping out of their comfort zone

Interested in applying? Fill out the AVID Application and return it by April 15, 2025:

Student Application

Parent/Caregiver Feedback Form

Andover High School

9th Grade Transition to Andover High School

7+H Schedule

Advisory & H-Block

9th Grade Schedule

9th Grade Course Offerings

AVID - Advancement Via Individual Determination

Students to Students Mentoring

Community Service

Student Activities & Leadership

Athletics

Graduation Requirements