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Principals say AVID program boosts college access; district highlights student success rates
Summary
Parkrose principals reported that about 45% of middle and high school students participate in AVID, many stay three or more years, and AVID seniors show high college‑acceptance rates. Board members asked for more breakdowns for non‑AVID students; no action was taken.
Principals from Parkrose middle and high schools presented an overview of the district's AVID elective and associated supports, telling the board the district has aligned practices across schools to prepare students for college and careers.
The presentation emphasized participation and outcomes: presenters said roughly 45% of the district's middle‑ and high‑school students are enrolled in AVID, about 71% of AVID students remain in the program for three or more years, and staff reported a 96% college‑acceptance rate among AVID seniors. "We're preparing our kids to do whatever they want to do, to find their passions, to be critical thinkers," a principal said during the presentation.
Why it matters: presenters argued AVID's multi‑year engagement appears linked to postsecondary readiness and helps first‑generation college students access supports such as FAFSA completion, college workshops and targeted senior‑year work. Staff noted FAFSA completion is embedded in senior projects and that early‑release Wednesdays include workshops, college talks and resume help.
Board members asked for more precise comparisons between AVID and non‑AVID students. A staff member explained the district calculates graduation and college‑going rates using cohort models that keep students who transfer out in the denominator, which can make on‑time percentages look lower than outcomes for students who stayed in the district the full cohort period. The board requested additional breakout data for non‑AVID students.
The presentation concluded without formal action; staff said they will continue sharing performance metrics and recommended the board review additional disaggregated data in future reports.
