Advancement Via Individual Determination | AVID

AVID is an elective course that is offered to 6th - 12th graders in VISD at Cade, Howell, Patti Welder, STEM, East and West.

MISSION

AVID’s mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college

and career readiness and success in a global society.

Apply for AVID for the 2025-2026 school year.
Deadline to apply is February 15, 2025. 

English AVID Application

Spanish AVID Application

We believe a single teacher can change the life of a student. Let's go further together. AVID

We believe every student needs a community of support to learn and thrive. Let's go further together. AVID

We believe in seeing the potential of every student. Let's go further together. AVID

We believe no student should fall through the Gap. Let's go further together. AVID

VISD is proud to have six AVID sites across our district.

For more information about AVID at one of our campuses, please contact the AVID Campus Coordinator or Elective Teacher listed below:

Campus

Campus Coordinator

Elective Teacher(s)

Cade Middle School

Allison Adams

  • Allison Adams

  • Valerie Olivares

  • Richard Reyes

Howell Middle School

Amy Mareth

  • Debra Hernandez

  • Amy Mareth

  • Ashley Padierna

Patti Welder Middle School

Evelyn White

  • Evelyn White

  • Carson Kabela

  • Kaylee Marques

  • Melissa Jecker

STEM Middle School

Cynthia Morales

  • Cynthia Morales

  • Madison Nugent

  • Elizabeth Thomas

Victoria East High School

Jesse Rayos

  • Jesse Rayos

Victoria West High School

Keith Morgan

  • Alysia Hill

  • Keith Morgan

We believe every student needs a community of support to learn and thrive. Let's go further. AVID

We believe people learn through collaboration & community. Let's go further together. AVID

We believe every learner can develop student agency. Let's go further together. AVID

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