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AVID

AVID Students

Students are outside, with some sitting and some standing.
A group of women is standing side by side smiling.
Students are sitting outside in a group.
A large group of students is sitting on the steps, wearing the same shirts.
A group is smiling at a table that says %22AVID,%22 along with a sign that reads %22Welcome to Ensign AVID.%22

Currently, at Ensign, we have three seventh-grade classes and three eighth-grade AVID elective classes. 

We are committed to supporting all of our AVID students as they transition to intermediate school and challenging them to take rigorous classes.  In doing so, we believe our students will be better prepared for the demands of high school and college.  Additionally, all AVID students are required to complete 10 hours of community service within the school year.

Other than our counselors, teachers, and administrators, our AVID students are also supported by a committed site team made up of:

7th-grade AVID elective teachers:

  • James Shinto, AVID teacher
  • Kate Anderson, AVID teacher

8th-grade AVID elective teachers:

  • Joanna Stedman, AVID teacher
  • Sarah Tucker, AVID teacher

AVID Tutors:

  • Lauren Harrison
  • Skye Shooke
  • Maili Buettner

AVID administrator:

  • Ashly Reilly
     

An AVID student is someone who...

  • uses their planner daily.

  • stays organized. 

  • is helpful and a team player.

  • does community service.

  • Studies for tests and quizzes.

  • gets help when they need it. 

  • attends field trips and activities to be part of the AVID community. 

  • wants to go to college. 

  • is honest, hard-working, and wants to succeed. 

 
 
 

Contact Us

Mrs. Sarah Tucker
AVID Coordinator

Upcoming Events

2025-2026 School Year

  • Stay tuned.
 
 
 

AVID Newsletters

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Donations

Donations

Donations go directly to our AVID program to help with:

  • field trips, which includes transportation, lunches for students and staff attending 

  • t-shirts we purchase each year   

  • college week event - popcorn and cotton candy for all students

  • College games - UCI and Vanguard Basketball and Volleyball

  • Tutors

  • Supplies for students to stay organized

  • More