- Rickards High
- AVID
AVID
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AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a college readiness system for elementary through higher education that is designed to increase school wide learning and performance.
The AVID College Readiness System (ACRS) accelerates students' learning, uses research-based methods of effective instruction, provides meaningful and motivational professional learning, and acts as a catalyst for systemic reform and change.
AVID ANNOUNCEMENTS
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FSU College of Nursing
A special thank you to Dr. Dickey and Dr. Baker from the FSU College of Nursing for sharing with our students on Monday, January 30, 2023. See photos below
The end of the first semester has concluded and we have had great success. Students are being accepted to college and earning scholarships. Continue to look out for more great outcomes!
Senior Tips
- Begin narrowing down to your Top 3 schools
- Check your FAFSA for up-to-date information
- Check on due dates for school fee deposits (Housing/Meal Plan/Tuition, etc.)
- Discuss housing options
- SAVE MONEY
Lunch & Learn
She Academy, Inc., the DeBoles Johnson Foundation, Inc., and the Rickards AVID program hosted the inaugural Lunch N Learn on September 17th. Lunch N Learn is an engaging career development luncheon for 8th- 12th grade students.
Students interacted with several business owners and service providers, stretched out their bodies with Temple Fit, Co., and went home with great tips from the speakers!
We are sending a huge thank you to the speakers for delivering great tips and information to the students:
Marvin M Boatman- Personal/Professional Development
Terrance L. Barber- Entrepreneurship
Zenani D. Johnson- Social Media Presence
Thank you to the participating agencies of the Speed Networking hour:
Thank you to the participating agencies of the Lunch N’ Look:
Most importantly, THANK YOU to our event sponsors:
The DeBoles Johnson Foundation, Inc.
Capital City Youth Development Corporation
Special THANK YOU to the parents and family members for getting your students to the event! It is your support and engagement that we are able to further our impact!
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