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

Useful Forms

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AVID Committee

Name	Contact	Position
Barbara Sorenson		AVID Coordinator
Kelly Taylor		AVID Administrator
Barbara Bailey		AVID Counselor
Luli Mann		9th Grade AVID Elective Teacher
Kacy Norgan		10th Grade AVID Elective Teacher
Lori Smith		10th Grade AVID Elective Teacher
Paige Griscom		Social Studies Representative
Tom Gates		Social Studies Representative
Karen Doss		Math Representative
Katie Sorenson		Math Representative
Amy Willeford		English Representative
Roy Cloe		Science Representative
Debora Parker		Science Representative