Madison AVID Program

Advancement Via Individual Determination

College Prep Packets for Parents

Welcome Future College Graduates and Guests!

Our AVID students are an amazing group of young super stars and future college bound students. They have shown great academic potential in order to become a part of this elite group. We look forward to a great journey together on your way to meet your dreams.

The class is based on three main components:

Academic instruction
Tutorial support
Motivational activities

You will achieve your dreams.
Dream…Believe…Achieve!!!!

Together let’s enjoy the journey!

Information on AVID:

What AVID is:

in-school academic support program for grades 5-12 that prepares students for college eligibility and success.
places academically average students in advanced classes.
levels the playing field for minority, rural, low-income and other students without a college-going tradition in their families.
is for all students, but it targets those in the academic middle.
is implemented school wide and district wide

What AVID is not:

a remedial program
a free ride
a niche program
a college outreach program

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AVID Site Team

Name	Contact	Position
Kacy Norgan		AVID Coordinator, 11th/12th Grade AVID Elective Teacher
Lindsey Jordan		9th Grade AVID Elective Teacher
Rita Villanueva		10th Grade AVID Elective Teacher
John Cadena		10th Grade AVID Elective Teacher
Mariel Gaitan-Martinez		English Representative
Amy Willeford		English Representative
Karen Doss		Math Representative
Amanda Harrison		Math Representative
Walonda Whitaker		Science Representative
Amy Dorsey		Social Studies Representative
Linda Sandoval		AVID Counselor
Kelly Taylor		AVID Administrator