Welcome

At SHHS, AVID students are taught organizational strategies and study skills, use collaboration to solve problems and receive help with college admissions, career pathway planning, and preparatory tests.  Our AVID students and staff strive to create a close-knit, supportive community that helps our students build a strong foundation for their future academic, professional, and personal success.

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AVID Selection Criteria

AVID students apply and/or are nominated for the AVID program. Criteria include:

• Students with Academic Potential
  • Average to high test scores
  • 2.0-3.5 GPA
  • College/Career potential with support
  • Desire and determination
• Meets one or more of the following criteria
  • First to attend college
  • Historically underserved in four-year college
  • Low income
  • Special Circumstances
  • “AVID Heart”
• AVID Application

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AVID Parents

Typical AVID Student Schedule
AVID students are enrolled in the AVID elective class during their regularly scheduled school day. Approximately 40% of their class time in the AVID elective is dedicated to tutorial sessions, where students work in small groups and paid tutors to clarify areas of confusion in their other classes. Many AVID students take Advanced Placement(AP) and/or Honors classes to push their learning and prepare for the rigors of college or career training.

How are students selected for AVID?
Using the AVID criteria, the SHHS AVID Site Team will recruit and go through the selection process in the Spring. If you have additional questions regarding the selection process, please contact Jessica Blount at 503-397-1900 x7495 or Kimi Ross at 503-397-1900 x7410.