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What is AVID?
AVID stands for Advancement VIa Individual Determination.  The AVID program is designed to offer an elective class to students who would like to prepare for a college education.  Students who choose the AVID program are expected to show exemplary citizenship, have good attendance, keep a G.P.A. above 2.00, and be motivated to work toward college eligibility. Currently at BCMS, AVID is running at full capacity and has an enrollment of 20 students. 


In middle school, our objective is to prepare BCMS students to succeed in college preparatory high school classes.  The AVID team teachers, the college tutors, and the school site team provide the required support for these students who might not otherwise aspire to go to college.

AVID is part of a series of college prep courses currently being taught in the St. Paul Schools.  Through AVID lessons and tutorials, students improve their critical thinking skills, reading comprehension, and written communication.  In AVID study groups, students develop the academic ability to help and be helped by their peers.

For more information about AVID, please contact, Lutrica Vincent.  > lutrica.vincent@spps.org <  651-293-8960

Quote from previous AVID elective teacher and coordinator, Mrs. Funk "It is never to early to prepare for the rigors of college. Our students are learning to make academic plans that they can realistically follow through with as well as learning to make those important decisions that will guide them through their academic life."
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