Two AVID members work with younger students.

Athens High School’s Advancement Via Individual Determination Club collected and presented approximately 300 books to the Athens Boys and Girls Club during their Fall Book Drive, sponsored by the Athens High School AVID Club and Beta Club.

AVID Club collected book donations for Boys and Girls Club members to encourage a love of reading. AVID Club members share their time and talents each week as mentors/tutors at the Athens Boys and Girls Club where they assist students with homework and help in areas such as math, science, social studies and reading.

According to Lindsey Ramsden, AVID Teacher and AVID Club Sponsor, “Our AVID students are excited to help our friends at the Boys and Girls Club with their reading, writing and comprehension skills and help them be successful in their academic journey.”

AVID is a college and career readiness program that offers students the opportunity to build skills in organization, studying, writing, collaboration and critical thinking to prepare students for success in college, career and beyond.

Athens City Schools implemented AVID in 2015 and it is now co-curricular at Athens Intermediate School and offered as a class at Athens Middle School and Athens High School. Students at AMS and AHS are selected to be a part of AVID after an application and interview process.

The Athens High School AVID Club is 44 members strong and participate in weekly activities related to team and relationship-building. AVID Club is also proud to assist with other projects such as the AHS Mental Health Fair and Full Tummy Project, and it plans to launch a school supply drive for Athens City School students.