Shakopee AVID

Shakopee AVID Advancement Via Individual Determination
AVID is knowledge for college. Shakopee is the home of the Shakopee Sabers! It is voluntary.

AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. It is a college readiness system that prepares students for college eligibility and success. Since it began in 1980 in California, AVID has been adopted by schools and institutions of higher education across the United States and 16 countries, providing training for more than 85,000 educators each year and making a difference in the lives o

f more than 2 million students. AVID's systematic approach is designed to support students and educators as they increase school-wide/district-wide learning and performance. AVID students must learn and apply the skills they are taught in their AVID elective class as well as do the academically rigorous and challenging work required. AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society. It is designed to ensure all students:
* Succeed in rigorous curriculum
* Complete a rigorous college preparatory path
* Enter mainstream activities of the school
* Enrollment in four-year colleges
* Become educated and responsible participants and leaders in their communities and our society

In Shakopee, AVID started in fall 2013 with two sections in the 8th grade at Shakopee East and Shakopee West middle schools. Since then, it has grown to support several hundred students in grades 7-12 at both middle schools and Shakopee High School. Students are selected to participate in AVID based on a particular criteria and are given the choice whether or not they would like to be in the program. Students must complete an application and be interviewed for consideration to be selected for AVID. AVID is an elective class held five days a week during the school day. Besides being in the class, AVID students also usually take at least one rigorous course a year. AVID students learn valuable skills, such as writing, note taking, reading, inquiry, collaboration, organization, critical thinking and more, that will help them succeed in rigorous courses snd prepare for post-secondary education. AVID-trained tutors facilitate small group student tutorial sessions twice a week during the AVID elective class. AVID students visit colleges and universities to learn about academic requirements, scholarships, financial assistance, classes and programs offered, opportunities, and collegiate life. They also attend career fairs, college fairs, perform community service, and participate in leadership and team building activities and other enrichment opportunities. Guest speakers representing professionals in a variety of career fields are invited to present to AVID classes. In addition, fun and educational events, such as AVID Family Night, are held for AVID students and families. To learn more about Shakopee AVID, visit our AVID Web page at www.shakopee.k12.mn.us/domain/163. Shakopee - Home of the Shakopee Sabers!

AVID 9 classes participated in a review and reflect activity recently to summarize their learning and impacts of AVID th...
05/26/2026

AVID 9 classes participated in a review and reflect activity recently to summarize their learning and impacts of AVID this year.

The AVID class of 2026 has begun their graduation festivities with the AVID senior banquet. It was a special evening rec...
04/30/2026

The AVID class of 2026 has begun their graduation festivities with the AVID senior banquet. It was a special evening recognizing the seniors for their commitment and dedication in the AVID program, and for their leadership and determination in academics.
It takes a village, so seniors also recognized family and Shakopee staff who helped and supported them on their journey.
We so proud of the seniors and are excited for all the adventures ahead of them.

Thank you to Arctic Wolf, a cyber security company in Eden Prairie, for partnering with our Shakopee AVID 12 class in of...
04/19/2026

Thank you to Arctic Wolf, a cyber security company in Eden Prairie, for partnering with our Shakopee AVID 12 class in offering the opportunity for our seniors to apply for your yearly scholarship! Nadar Ahmed, Shakopee senior, was chosen as one of four finalists to interview with their scholarship panel last week. She then went on to be awarded one of the scholarships! The examples of professionalism, leadership, and community stewardship are wonderful examples samples for our graduating seniors to see!

Thank you to all who stopped by today, had a table, or volunteered your time for the AVID card show. It was a huge succe...
04/11/2026

Thank you to all who stopped by today, had a table, or volunteered your time for the AVID card show. It was a huge success!
The entire idea, planning and implentation of the event was the mastermind of Shakopee AVID 11 students. They plan to use all funds raised for an extra college visit trip. 🏫🎓

The AVID card show is up and running! Stop by today-open until 4:00 in the Shakopee High school Gym.
04/11/2026

The AVID card show is up and running! Stop by today-open until 4:00 in the Shakopee High school Gym.

04/01/2026

SHS AVID seniors (and families)—4th quarter is here! Check out end of the year information:

Today the AVID 7th graders from East and West Middle Schools visited Shakopee High School to learn more about life as a ...
02/10/2026

Today the AVID 7th graders from East and West Middle Schools visited Shakopee High School to learn more about life as a high school student. This is always a fun day as our AVID juniors and seniors take on the leadership roles of showing them around, answering questions about rigorous courses and preparing for college, and showing them what high school tutorials look and sound like. Student leadership at its finest!

12/23/2025
SHS AVID students have been building community, working on collaboration skills, and having fun before Winter Break. AVI...
12/23/2025

SHS AVID students have been building community, working on collaboration skills, and having fun before Winter Break. AVID 11 students built Gingerbread houses using similar skills to their weekly tutorials: collaboration, inquiry, and questioning. AVID 12 students built community with a potluck and white elephant game.

A huge shout out to the AVID Alumni who joined our SHS AVID seniors this week. The seniors heard first-hand stories and ...
12/19/2025

A huge shout out to the AVID Alumni who joined our SHS AVID seniors this week. The seniors heard first-hand stories and advice about college life: everything from commuting vs. living on campus, to what to expect for course rigor, to how to survive in the dorms!
AVID is a family, so even though these students don’t all know each other, they are always there to support one another!

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