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AVID: Advancement Via Individual Determination
Advancement Via Individual Determination, AVID, is a seventh through twelfth grade program that prepares students in the academic middle for admission to a four-year college or university. The AVID elective provides them with the skills needed to be successful in advancing academically with the ultimate goal of attending college.
Application
If your child is interested in the year long AVID elective course at Jefferson next year, please encourage them to fill out the application below.
Make sure you are logged into your APS Google account to access the application.
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a nonprofit that changes lives by helping schools shift to a more equitable, student-centered approach. We train 70,000 educators annually to close the opportunity gap, so they can prepare all students for college, careers, and life.
When schools partner with AVID, they receive professional development, a suite of resources, and ongoing support to ensure a lasting impact that maximizes their return on investment. AVID is not “one more thing to do”—our work with schools aligns with their goals to accelerate and enhance the work that is already happening.
| Tamika Bachicha | 6th Grade ELA and AVID Teacher | |
| Ryan Dukart | (505) 255-8691 | 7th Grade Gifted Language Arts |
| Danielle Lazar | (505) 255-8691 ex: 20579 | Language Arts & AVID 8th Grade Teacher/AVID Site Coordinator/ELA Dept. Head |
| Patrick Logan | (505) 255-8691 ex: 20544 | 8th Grade American History - Boys Basketball,Track Coach & Magic Club Sponsor |
| Jay Penn | (505) 255-8691 ex: 20557 | Math Teacher/Robotics Coordinator/Chess Coach |
| Marisa Wickham | (505) 255-8691 ex: 20547 | 8th ELA and Media Literacy Teacher |
