Course Description:  The 9^th grade AVID course is an elective class for students who are college bound.  While concurrently enrolled in an Honors course, students learn strategies to enhance success.  Students will learn time management, practice goal-setting skills, create a four-year academic plan, demonstrate note-taking skills, work effectively in collaborative groups, and learn strategies for test preparation.  Students will also participate in tutor-led collaborative groups.  In order to take AVID, students must apply, interview, and be accepted into the AVID program.