La Quinta High School
AVID
79-255 Blackhawk Way, La Quinta, CA 92253 | (760) 772-4150
What is AVID?
AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. AVID was founded in 1980 by Mary Catherine Swanson, an English teacher in San Diego, CA. What started as a one-teacher program for 30 students has become a national success story. AVID exists in 7,000 public schools in 47 U.S. states, closing the opportunity gap for over 2 million students.
AVID Educators are hope-carriers and we believe that every student has the ability to achieve their highest level of potential - sometimes, we just need a little push. AVID will be here for the highs, the lows, and the in-betweens every step of the way. AVID is a family and what may begin as just a 9th-grade elective will carry you to success for life, college, and career.
With AVID by your side, you will be able to identify, follow, and realize your dreams. The journey will not be easy but we promise you, it will be worth it. Take this journey with us and join AVID at La Quinta High School!
AVID's mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness and success in a global society.
LQHS AVID Program Calendar of Events
AVID's Mission at La Quinta High School
In the La Quinta High School AVID Program, we strive to close the opportunity gap among our students. We work closely with teachers, students, and families to build a strong community of scholars that are ready to move into a global society after graduation. Your AVID Scholar will walk away with key skills, like:
Strengthened Self-Efficacy and Agency.
A greater understanding of the habits of highly effective teenagers.
A heightened comfort with leadership and public speaking.
An appreciation for acts of community service, no matter how big or small.
The ability to maintain a "C" or above in ALL classes!
Congratulations AVID Scholars, Class of 2023! Fly High!
AVID Club Leadership, 2023-2024
AVID 9, c/o 2027
Novia Martinez, President
Alexia Ulloa, Vice President
Savannah Rogers, Treasurer
Scarlett Rivera, Secretary
AVID 10, c/o 2026
Eduardo Garcia, President
Yanin Ceja, Vice President
Alannah Davis, Treasurer
Audrey Gonzalez, Secretary
AVID 11, c/o 2025
Nicole Sibley, President
Vacant, Vice President
Vianae Barrios, Treasurer
Ava Vasquez, Secretary
AVID 12, c/o 2024
Alyssa Martinez, President
Helen Pham, Vice President
Bianca Ulloa, Treasurer
Nagham Sharqawi, Secretary
AVID Executive Board, 2023-2024
Executive President
Alex Sanchez-Morgan
Executive Vice President
Ambree Zazueta
Executive Treasurer
Keyla Romanello
AVID Club Events
🎓 LQ AVID Monthly Newsletter 🎓
AVID Reader, V1 No. 1 Aug23.pdfVol. 1, Iss. 1 - August 2023
AVID Reader, V1 No. 3 Oct23.pdfVol. 1, Iss. 3 - October 2023
AVID Reader, V1 No. 2 Sept23.pdfVol. 1, Iss. 2 - September 2023
AVID Reader, V1 No. 4 NovDec23.pdfVol. 1, Iss. 4 - November/December 2023
2023-2024
LQ AVID Back-to-School Night Presentations
La Quinta High School's Mission Statement
The mission of La Quinta High School’s culturally diverse community is to provide, through a wide range of programs and opportunities, an academic, creative, social and co-curricular environment which develops well-rounded lifelong learners who are productive, ethical, and global citizens.
La Quinta High School's Vision Statement
The vision of La Quinta High School’s culturally diverse community is to support a rigorous and relevant curriculum and experience for all students that places an emphasis on ensuring that positive and collaborative relationships are established to foster engaging and meaningful learning. We create a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment that nurtures the academic, personal, and social development of our students, preparing them for a lifetime of learning, service, and leadership.
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