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Horace Mann Elementary second graders got a hands-on toy-building lesson from “Mr. Toymaker,” Rick Hartman.
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AVID
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)
AVID is a structured college preparatory system that provides direct support for first-generation college-goers. AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.
Students who take an AVID elective learn:
- Writing skills
- Inquiry processes
- Collaboration techniques
- Organization tools
- Critical reading skills
Learn more about AVID in Lake Washington:
Schools with the AVID Program in 2019-20
| Middle Schools | High Schools |
|---|---|
| Finn Hill Middle School | Eastlake High School |
| Kamiakin Middle School | Juanita High School |
| Redmond Middle School | Lake Washington High School |
| Rose Hill Middle School |