Hamilton High School freshmen enrolled in the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) elective course took a big step toward their post high school goals when they signed pledges symbolizing their determination and lifelong commitment to learning during the AVID 9 Signing Ceremony held September 25 at Hamilton High School (HHS).
“Our main focus is the college and career readiness framework, which is really all about giving students the tools they need to be successful on whatever path that they choose after high school,” Hamilton High School Associate Principal and AVID Site Coordinator Jacob Doyle told those in attendance.
AVID supports students in developing skills like communicating, collaborating and thinking critically to gain the confidence and resilience they’ll need to become successful after high school. Students enrolled in the AVID elective course receive additional academic, social and emotional support to help them succeed in their most rigorous courses. AVID can affect an entire school by providing classroom activities, teaching practices and academic behaviors that can be incorporated into any classroom to improve engagement and success for all students.
“We really try to focus on building that relational capacity, so students have the ability to break down some of those barriers and work through some challenges they encounter throughout their high school years,” Doyle said.
Twenty-four freshmen students are participating in AVID 9 during the 2026-27 school year. This is the first time there are AVID students across all four grade levels at HHS. The AVID college and career readiness framework relies on high quality instruction, dedicated leadership, intentional systems and a positive and safe culture for students and staff. The AVID 9 students will continue taking the AVID elective courses through their entire high school journey. These students tend to become a close-knit and supportive community during their time at HHS.