Course Description: AVID 9 prepares students in the middle who are capable of completing a college preparatory path for four-year college eligibility. Students request an application for the program, but final selection is determined by state guidelines and teacher/counselor recommendation. Upon acceptance into the program, students will enroll in a rigorous curriculum, which fulfills the A-G requirements for both the University of California and the California State University systems. The 9th grade AVID class will focus on career exploration, organizational skills, study skills, and time management. The 9th grade AVID class will also focus on providing academic instruction and support in college level entry skills, increasing “coping skills,” increasing motivation. AVID is not for everyone, but as the acronym implies, only for those students who desire Advancement Via Individual Determination.