J.V.B. Wicoff Elementary School – Advancement Via Individual Determination AVD100, AVD200, AVD300,

May 2026 · 2nd Semester

the AVID application and participate in the interview process AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is offered as an elective course that, over four years, prepares students for entrance into four year colleges. There is an emphasis on analytical writing, preparation for college entrance and placement exams, study skills, test taking, note-taking, and research. Students receive instruction in college entry skills, tutor led study groups, motivational activities, and academic survival skills. In AVID, students participate in activities that incorporate strategies focused on writing, i