AVID is a national program that is new to the Saint Paul Public School District. Its mission is to assist students who are in the “academic middle” to prepare them for admission to 4 year colleges and universities.

This mission is accomplished by encourgaing students to enroll in a “rigorous” course, (e.g. Pre-AP, AP, or IB), as well as an AVID Elective course.

To support students in their learning process, tutors are provided to assist in reviewing and conceptualizing course information. Tutors are also role models for Saint Paul students to emulate in visualizing their own college aspirations.

This program is offered in 7th - 12th grade classes.

Tutor Requirements

• Must be or have been a post-secondary student with a 2.5 GPA or higher
• Must clear a criminal background check

Tutor Responsibilities

• Work with students on assigned days in small groups using AVID methods
• Set an example of personal Academic Excellence and high expectations
• Communicate with teaching staff the progress of students work effort
• Attend 2 hours of orientation training and 6 hours of training in class per semester
  

Interested in becoming an AVID Tutor?

For questions, call or e-mail the AVID Program Coordinator, Darlene Fry, at 651-744-1308 / darlene.fry@spps.org,

Or Contact our Tutor Recruitment Coordinator Philip Dean at philip.dean@spps.org / 651-744-1349.

How about becoming an AVID Lead Tutor?  Read the job description and submit the application to the AVID Program Coordinator, Darlene Fry!