Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is an elective class offering rigorous curriculum to promote student achievement. The class is offered for middle and high school students, and was created to help students be successful in school and to plan for college after high school graduation. The program focuses on students who are passing their classes, but may lack the necessary support to pursue a college education.

Three main components of the program:
• Rigorous academic instruction
• Collaborative tutorial group support
• Motivational mentorship and college-going culture

The goal of AVID is for students to challenge themselves with rigorous curriculum, to join school activities, and help them to achieve the goal of going to college. The potential AVID student would attend school regularly, be prepared for class, be self-motivated and be willing to work hard. Students learn to research, take notes, work in groups, and debate issues.