Advancement Via Individual Determination | AVID

AVID is an elective course that is offered to 6th - 12th graders in VISD at Cade, Howell, Patti Welder, STEM, East and West. Torres Elementary is an AVID Elementary Campus. 

Mission: AVID’s mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness and success in a global society.

Click here or on the flyer below to be taken directly to the application.

AVID application

Apply for AVID for the 2023-2024 school year.
Deadline to apply is February 15, 2023. 

English AVID Application

Spanish AVID Application

VISD is proud to have seven AVID sites across our district.

For more information about AVID at one of our campuses, please contact the AVID Campus Coordinator or Elective Teacher listed below:

Campus

Campus Coordinator

Elective Teacher(s)

Cade Middle School

Allison Adams

  • Allison Adams

  • Valerie Olivares

  • Richard Reyes

Howell Middle School

Amy Mareth

  • Debra Hernandez

  • Amy Mareth

  • Ashley Padierna

Patti Welder Middle School

Evelyn White

  • Evelyn White

  • Carson Kabela

  • Micah Roth

  • Mary Harris

  • Andrea Aguilar

STEM Middle School

Cynthia Morales

  • Cynthia Morales

  • Madison Nugent

  • Elizabeth Thomas

Victoria East High School

Jesse Rayos

  • Jesse Rayos

Victoria West High School

Keith Morgan

  • Alysia Hill

  • Keith Morgan

Torres Elementary School

Crystal Rice

  • All campus teachers