1. AVID Closes the Achievement Gap for ALL Students
What will I do in an
AVID class?
Skill development in areas such as note-taking, organization, time management, public speaking, and test taking.
College preparatory activities to help you learn about a variety of colleges and universities through guest speakers, field trips, and research. You also prepare for college by practicing for the SAT/ACT, filling out applications, exploring financial aid, etc.
Mentoring by the AVID teacher and counselor to help monitor your progress and set goals.
Study groups help you to go over difficult material and study for tests.
Career exploration introduces you to a variety of career options.
AVID Closes the Achievement Gap for ALL Students
What is AVID?
Who can be in AVID?
AVID is an internationally recognized program designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for admission to college at the end of high school.
AVID targets highly motivated students and holds these future college students to the highest academic standards in order to be successful in college.
AVID provides a four-year academic, social, and curriculum support program through enrollment in a mandatory elective AVID class.
Students who:
Want to be in the program
Have the potential and desire to go to college
Are willing to work hard
Have a GPA of 2.5 and above
Have average to high test scores
Have good attendance
Have a good behavior record
Are willing to commit to rigorous college preparatory courses (Advanced Placement classes)
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2. A Four-Year College Preparatory Program
Advancement
Via
Individual
Determination
How do I apply for AVID?
MHS AVID Staff
Mr. Bruce Anderson
Principal
Ms. Dani de Jesus
9th / 11th / 12th grade AVID
Mr. John Melia
10th grade AVID
AVID Coordinator:
Dani de Jesus
Complete an application form by the deadline.
If you fit the AVID criteria, you will be called in for a personal interview.
If selected, you will be asked to sign an agreement to be in the AVID program for four years.
A Four-Year College Preparatory Program
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Maui High School
660 South Lono Avenue
Kahului, HI 96732