AVID students are students in the academic middle, capable of completing a college preparatory path with support. These students often are not realizing their full potential academically. In the identification process a number of criteria are considered, including:
- Grades (2.0 – 3.5 GPA)
- Proficient or Nearly Proficient in standardized tests
- Good attendance and behavior
- Desire and determination
- First generation college student (parents did not earn a 4-year degree or first in family to attend university in the USA)
- Historically underrepresented in 4-year colleges and universities
- Economically disadvantaged
- Potential to succeed but may have special circumstances that hinder their achievement
While all of the criteria are considered for acceptance into the class, no single criteria will necessarily eliminate a student from consideration. The AVID elective class should reflect the demographics of the school it is serving.
