Public invited to AVID Academic Recognition Night

Public invited to AVID Academic Recognition Night
Students enrolled in the Walla Walla High School AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program are inviting community members, parents, staff and students to attend the 4th Annual AVID Academic Recognition and Family Night Wednesday, Feb. 20, 6 p.m. at the Wa-Hi Commons. AVID students will be recognized for academic achievement and performance.

AVID Recognition & Family Night
• Wednesday, February 20
• 6:30 p.m. (program begins)
• Walla Walla High School Commons
• Keynote speaker: Dr. Steven VanAusdle, President – Walla Walla Community College

About AVID
AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination, accelerates student learning, uses research-based methods of effective instruction, provides meaningful and motivational professional development, and acts as a catalyst for systemic reform and change.

AVID targets students in the academic middle - B, C, and even D students - who have the desire to go to college and the willingness to work hard. These are students who are capable of completing rigorous curriculum but are falling short of their potential. Typically, they will be the first in their families to attend college, and many are from low-income or minority families.

AVID program supports students by providing them with skills necessary to be successful in college. AVID students are expected to access rigorous curriculum. The AVID elective class is an avenue for students to acquire the skills in communication, critical thinking, note-taking, peer-tutoring, organization, time-management etc. In addition, AVID elective class members become a family. Students stay together for four years with the same group of peers and teachers. This is where the deep relationships are nurtured.

WWPS AVID Grade Levels Served:
• Sharpstein Elementary: Grades 4 & 5
• Pioneer Middle School: Grades 7 & 8
• Garrison Middle School: Grade 7 & 8
• Walla Walla High School: Grades 9 – 12

The AVID project is a collaborative effort between Washington State University GEAR UP, Walla Walla Public Schools, and our community. Learn more online at: http://yourcollegeandcareer.org/school-contacts/wwhs