SFUSD AVID

Mission Statements

SFUSD
Every day we provide each and every student the quality instruction and equitable support required to thrive in the 21st century.

AVID
To close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college and career success in a global society.

AVID Excel
To change the trajectory of long-term English learners by accelerating language acquisition, developing literacy, and placing AVID Excel students on the path to high school AVID and college preparatory coursework.

What is AVID?

AVID Students

AVID in our Schools

AVID Data & Research

AVID Tutors

AVID Professional Development

The AVID/AVID Excel Elective and Schoolwide Program

AVID Elective classes provide students with wrap-around support and in-depth instruction focused on writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading (WICOR). AVID teaches students the personal management skills that will help them survive and thrive.

Learn about the AVID program in SFUSD school sites.

AVID By The Numbers

AVID students regularly outperform their peers on key college entrance and persistence indicators.

Review the data that shows AVID works!

Student's from Cory Walsh's AVID class pose for year end picture

AVID Student Application Information

Are you a parent or current SFUSD student who is interested in joining the SFUSD AVID family?

Learn more about our students.

AVID Tutor Information

Are you a college student living in SF who is interested in working with middle and high school students? Learn more about our paid AVID tutor positions.

Apply to be an AVID Tutor Today!