• Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)

    AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a nonprofit college-readiness program designed to help students who may be the first in their families to go to college and/or who are traditionally underrepresented in college. AVID helps students develop the skills they need to be successful in college.

    AVID is currently offered as an elective in grades 7 and 8 at Lucy Addison and James Breckinridge Middle Schools and grades 9 and 10 at Patrick Henry and William Fleming High Schools.

    AVID's Mission: To close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.

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  • Director of Family Engagement & Special Projects
    Dr. Anthony Frazier
    (540) 853-1359 | afrazier@rcps.info
    AVID is part of the Student Services team, which is led by:
     
    Haley Poland
     
    Hayley Poland
    Assistant Superintendent of Student Services 
    (540) 853-1393 | hpoland@rcps.info
    Student Services is part of the Academics team, which reports to:
     
    Archie Freeman
     
    Archie Freeman III
    Chief Academic Officer
    (540) 853-6113 | afreeman@rcps.info