Coleman named AVID National Demonstration School

Coleman Middle School has been named an AVID National Demonstration School. By earning the National Demonstration School recognition, schools from across the country who are interested in an AVID program can visit Coleman to learn how to successfully implement the program. Fewer than 120 schools out of 4,500 with AVID programs are named Demonstration Schools.

AVID recognized Coleman as one of the top programs in the country and said the school is a great example to the adherence to the AVID philosophy.

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a college prep program designed for students who have the potential, but who traditionally may not see college as a possibility. Each student involved in AVID takes an AVID elective in addition to Advanced Placement and Honors-level courses. The students also receive support from college tutors and are encouraged to become leaders in the school and community.

North High School is also an AVID National Demonstration Schools.

The AVID Program is in the seven comprehensive high schools and 14 middle schools. This school year, AVID started at two elementary schools with plans to expand to more schools next year.