Academics

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)

What is AVID?

AVID is an academic elective course that prepares students for college readiness and success.

Each week, students receive instruction utilizing a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, tutor-facilitated study groups, motivational activities, and academic success skills. In AVID, students participate in activities that incorporate strategies focused on writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading to support their academic growth.

Students should be enrolled in at least one (1) Pre AP course.
Students are able to earn High School Credit their 8th grade year.
Prerequisite: Application and interview

AVID Coordinator

David Varela: david.varela@nisd.net

 

AVID students will:

  • Attend an AVID elective class
  • Contribute to community/social organizations and events.
  • Participate in college visits and cultural experiences.

AVID Activities:

  • Learning with college tutors
  • Preparing for a professional career
  • Visiting college campuses
  • Interacting with guest speakers
  • Participating in extracurricular and community activities 
     

Tax Rate Notice
This year's levy to fund maintenance and operations expenditures exceeds last year's maintenance and operations tax levy.
Northside Independent School District ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE.
THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 1.05 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $30.00.