ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION PROGRAM
AVID is a sixth through twelfth grade program to prepare students in the academic middle for four-year college eligibility. It has a proven track record in bringing out the best in students, and in closing the achievement gap. For more information: avid.org
THE AVID STUDENT
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 pulls these students out of their unchallenging courses and puts them on the college track: acceleration instead of remediation.
AVID ELECTIVE
Not only are students enrolled in their school's toughest classes, such as honors and Advanced Placement, but also in the AVID elective. For one period a day, they learn organizational and study skills, work on critical thinking and asking probing questions, get academic help from peers and college tutors, and participate in enrichment and motivational activities that make college seem attainable. Their self-images improve, and they become academically successful leaders and role models for other students.
AVID GRADUATES
Mount Pleasant High School is the first school in the state of Delaware to graduate AVID students.
AVID SCHOOLS
The AVID program is offered in all of our district secondary schools. The Brandywine School District invites interested students and parents to learn more about AVID by contacting the school coordinators, attending an informational meeting, and obtaining application materials. See below for more information.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Cary B. Riches, AVID District Director
District Administrative Office
1311 Brandywine Blvd
Wilmington, DE 19809
cary,riches@bsd.k12.de.us
Brandywine High School P.S. duPont Middle School
Kimberly Neal, AVID Site Coordinator Pam Rada, AVID Site Coordinator
302-479-1600 302-762-7146
Concord High School Springer Middle School
Stephen Benscotter, AVID Site Coordinator Crystal Bostick, AVID Site Coordinator
302-475-3951 302-762-1623
Mount Pleasant High School Talley Middle School
Robyn Howton, NBCT, AVID Site Coordinator Paula Mitchell, AVID Site Coordinator
302-762-7125 302-475-3976
