AVID
What is AVID?
AVID’s mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness and success in a global society. AVID is a nationwide academic support program and elective class for 6th-12th graders that helps prepare them college and careers. In the AVID elective class, students will:
- learn study and organizational skills
- strengthen reading and writing skills
- participate in tutorials 2-3 times a week, working collaboratively to be successful in the most rigorous courses
- build leadership potential
- receive assistance with applying for colleges, universities, scholarships and financial aid
- explore colleges and careers through guest speaker and field trip opportunities
AVID Secondary Campuses: Carver Middle School, Cesar Chavez Middle School, Tennyson Middle School, University High School, and Waco High School
AVID Elementary Campuses: Cedar Ridge, Crestview, and Kendrick
Are you a parent interested in getting your middle or high school child in the AVID elective course? Complete this form:
Contact Us
Lyssa Davoust-- AVID District Director (lyssa.davoust@wacoisd.org)
To learn more about AVID at your child's campus, please reach out to their Site Coordinator:
University High School: Sa'lisa Harrell (salisa.harrell@wacoisd.org)
Waco High School: Kylee Millican (kylee.millican@wacoisd.org)
Carver Middle School: Kathrina Jenkins (kathrina.jenkins@wacoisd.org)
Cesar Chavez Middle School: Mildred Watkins (mildred.watkins@wacoisd.org)
Tennyson Middle School: Joe Armenta (joe.armenta@wacoisd.org)