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Yolo Middle School AVID students showcase program; district highlights Warrior Promise to CSU Stanislaus
Summary
Yolo Middle School’s AVID team presented program goals and student experiences to the Newman‑Crows Landing board, and staff noted a recently signed "Warrior Promise" with California State University, Stanislaus that guarantees admission for qualifying local high‑school graduates who meet A‑G requirements.
Craig Mello, assistant principal at Yolo Middle School, and AVID teachers presented the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program to the board on April 14 and described classroom strategies, field trips and college‑readiness supports used across grade levels.
"The acronym AVID stands for advancement via individual determination," Mello told the board, explaining AVID is an elective that teaches study strategies, focused note taking and college navigation. Teachers said the program supports students who may be…
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