AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. 

AVID is a program designed around college-readiness that helps students develop the skills they need in order to be successful in college and career. 

 The AVID Elective classes at OEB offer:

• Support for students in rigorous classes
• Tutorials with college tutors
• College and career exploration
• Field trips to local colleges
• Guest speakers
• A curriculum that focuses on developing WICOR (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, Reading) 
• Leadership opportunities  

 In order to be a part of the AVID Elective class, a student must:

• have determination to excel
• have a 2.0+ grade point average (C average or better)
• be interviewed by a panel of AVID Site Team members
• A student might also be the first in his/her family to attend college

If you are interested in learning more about the AVID Elective class, please contact the AVID Coordinator, Ella Farinas, at (626) 396-5830 ext. 76146 or email at farinas.ella@pusd.us