Jennifer Risius
AVID Teacher and Site Coordinator
210-397-7100 EXT. 003205
Email: jennifer.risius@nisd.net
NISD GOOGLE SITE--must have NISD Account to see
WHAT IS AVID?
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is an academic elective course offered in 6th through 12th grade that prepares students for college and career readiness and success.
AVID’s mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness and success in a global society.
WHAT DO STUDENTS DO IN AVID?
Students receive the additional academic, social, and emotional support that helps them succeed in school. AVID standards focus on the following:
Student Agency
Student Empowerment
Leadership of Others
Rigorous Academic Preparedness
Writing
Inquiry
Collaboration
Organization
Reading
Opportunity Knowledge
Advancing College Preparedness
Building Career Knowledge