What is AVID?

AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination, is an elective class dedicated to closing the achievement gap by preparing all students for college and other postsecondary opportunities.

AVID:

• Teaches skills and behaviors for academic success

• Provides intensive support with tutorials and strong student/teacher relationships

• Creates a positive peer group for students

• Develops a sense of hope for personal achievement gained through hard work and determination

AVID Site Team

The MHS AVID Site Team meets the first Thursday of the month to promote AVID school-wide.  It is composed of our AVID Elective teachers, Classroom teachers, Co-coordinators, and Administrators.

Members:

• Jack Purkeypile (Principal)

• Garrett Luft (Associate Principal)

• Robin Fulbright (Academic Dean, AVID Co-Coordinator)

• Kevin Carlile (History)

• Jessica Lara ( PLTW)

• Mallory Parras (10th AVID Elective Teacher, History)

• Austin Taylor (9th & 11th AVID Elective Teacher, French, AVID Co-Coordinator)

• Zachary Collins (12th AVID Elective Teacher, History)

• Lori Burk (Testing Coordinator)

• Zach Flowers (History)

• Jennifer Farber (Biology)

• Kristen Lewis (Counselor)

AVID College Signing

The AVID Senior Class of 2019 participated in the first annual AVID College Signing.  35 AVID seniors signed to continue on their education or to serve their country in the Armed Forces.