AVID, or Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a college readiness program that equips AVID and person sillouette with graduation cap in blue circlestudents with the necessary tools and skills needed to successfully matriculate through a four-year university program.

AVID students are taught organizational strategies and study skills, use collaboration to solve
problems, and receive help with college admissions and preparatory tests.  Washougal High School’s AVID program creates a close-knit, supportive community that helps our students build a strong foundation for their future academic, professional, and personal success.

AVID students apply and/or are nominated for the AVID program. Criteria include:

  • Students with Academic Potential
    • Average to high test scores
    • 2.0-3.5 GPA
    • College potential with support
    • Desire and determination
  • Meets one or more of the following criteria
    • First to attend college
    • Historically underserved in four-year college
    • Low income
    • Special Circumstances
    • “AVID Heart”

AVID Parents

Typical AVID Student Schedule

Students take a regular schedule with three days a week spending a class period with AVID specific content and on Tuesday and Thursdays special tutoring sessions are held. Many students take Advanced Placement(AP) and/or Honors classes.

How are students selected for AVID?

Using the AVID criteria, the WHS Site Team will recruit and go through the selection process in the Spring. If you have additional questions regarding the selection process, please contact the Counseling Center.