AVID students are students in the academic middle, capable of completing a college preparatory path with support. These students often do not realize their full potential academically. In the identification and selection process a number of criteria are considered, including:
- State Test Scores
- Grades
- Citizenship
- Attendance
- Desire and Determination
- First in Family to Attend College
- Historically Underrepresented in 4-year Colleges
- Economically Disadvantaged
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Other Special Circumstances
**Students participating in special education, gifted and talented programs, and ELL will be considered for AVID based on the criteria listed above. Currently, there are a number of students from these groups successfully participating in the AVID program.