ELKHORN REACHES AVID CERTIFICATION!
ELKHORN REACHES AVID CERTIFICATION!
December 13, 2013 -- Elkhorn Village is an AVID certified school for the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 school years! This means our school has met 11 program essentials to ensure AVID is effective and students succeed. AVID certification has come with a lot of teamwork, hardwork, and sacrifice since Day 1 of our program back in August of 2008.
Elkhorn currently stands as the only AVID certified K-8 school in West Sacramento!
Elkhorn currently stands as the only AVID certified K-8 school in West Sacramento!
A.V.I.D.
Advancement Via Individual Determination!
Advancement Via Individual Determination!
We are proud to have AVID at Elkhorn! AVID has made many strides at Elkhorn since 2008. It is an elective class in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade and is a large part of our classes in 6th-8th grade and into K-5th grade. We are excited to have AVID schoolwide and consistently be recommended for AVID certification.
AVID FAQS
AVID FAQS
What is AVID?
- Advancement Via Individual Determination
- A class designed to prepare students for college
What do you do in AVID?
- Organization
- Goal-setting
- Binder Checks
- Self-Reflection
- Reading
- Writing
- Team Building
- College Tours
- Community Service
What should I expect from AVID?
- High expectations
- Team work
- Grade checks
Who can join?
- Want to attend college?
- Are you motivated to succeed?
- Don't have all A's?
How do I join?
- Talk to an AVID teacher
- Complete an application form
- Complete an essay
- Complete an interview
What are students saying?
Where can I get more information?
Where can I get more information?
- Elkhorn AVID brochure (English)
- Elkhorn AVID brochure (Spanish)
- Stop by Room 34, 37, 39, 40 or Fitness Center
- Contact someone on the Elkhorn AVID team!
Elkhorn AVID T-Shirts and Sweaters
Elkhorn AVID T-Shirts and Sweaters
Elkhorn AVID T-Shirts and Hooded Sweaters