Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is offered as an elective course that meets regularly for 1 period each day. Each week, students 
receive two periods of instruction, two periods of tutor led study groups, and 1 period of motivational
activities and academic skill development (e.g., critical reading and writing skills). AVID students are 
encouraged to take honors/Advanced Placement courses through their four years of high school. 

AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college and global career 
opportunities. South Monterey County Joint Union High School District AVID Schools
Greenfield High School

“AVID has helped me a lot throughout high school due to having a wonderful, helpful teacher working 
with us on the things we need help with.” student, Class of 2025

“AVID helps me be more organized and on top of my grades and shows me there are many 
opportunities I can take.” student, Class of 2024

“AVID has helped me be successful by preparing me for AP classes and has shown me that being 
organized is the key to getting good grades.” student, Class of 2023

“I am more social after AVID. It helped me realize that school is a very important part of our lives. Even 
at a young age, it helped me by being more organized.” student, Class of 2023

 

Greenfield also focus on college and career courses.

• ACT Test
• SAT Test