Program Overview
 
AVID is an academic essentials course at MacArthur comprised of approximately 250 students. Interested students apply and participate in the AVID interview process from which selections are made based on the AVID criteria and available spots.
 
AVID is designed to provide instruction to students “in the academic middle” in order to prepare them for eligibility to four-year colleges and universities. Within the AVID classrooms, students focus on writing, reading, inquiry, collaboration and organization while engaging in higher level thinking, teambuilding and college exploration. AVID students reflect on their academic strengths and weaknesses and participate in small group tutorials with their peers.
 

Useful Documents for Parents

AVID at MacArthur

Useful Documents for current AVID students

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Become an AVID Volunteer

The AVID Department is always looking for volunteers willing to come in and work with our AVID students. If interested, please email Sherise Webb sjwebb@aacps.org.