Coos Bay board hears AVID presentation highlighting tutor program and student outcomes
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Summary
Principal and staff presented the AVID program’s expansion, tutor-led tutorials, student metrics (GPA, AP enrollments) and plans to grow sections next year; students described how tutorials work and staff noted increased AP and dual-enrollment participation.
The board received a substantive presentation on AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) from school leaders and students. Presenters said AVID was reintroduced after COVID, is now in implementation year four, and will expand high-school sections from three to five to accommodate projected enrollment growth. The presenters described a site team of roughly 15 members including certified staff, a college-and-career specialist and tutors; they reported 64 current high-school AVID students with plans to grow the program.
Data highlighted by the presenters included a ninth-grade AVID cohort of 26 students with an average GPA of about 3.14; 46% of AVID students were enrolled in at least one CTE class and roughly 27% participated in non-sport extracurriculars. Student tutors described the district’s tutorial process (TRX forms, step-based problem discussion, and group tutorials) and said peer mentoring and whiteboard tutorials support both work completion and social connections.
Presenters also pointed to rapid growth in AP enrollments at Marshall High School (a large increase in the most recent year and projected continued growth), expanding dual-college-enrollment opportunities, and rising proficiency data in reading and math at several schools. Board members asked about program motivation, staff recruitment for tutors, and whether AVID would change course offerings. The presentation concluded with next steps: revise the district strategic plan in the summer, revisit facility and operations prioritization, and follow up with more detailed data at a summer work session.