Advancement Via Individual Determination

Is AVID for you?

• Do you want a career that requires college, but not sure what to do?
• Do you like working with people?
• Do you want to be a positive leader at PVMS?

Then AVID at Pleasant Valley Middle School is for you.

We offer:  

• Career Education
• In depth look at university choices
• Organizational help
• Advanced classes placement with support
• College tutors in the class to help with advanced classes
• Team work classroom
• Field trips to colleges
• Fun, Family Atmosphere

AVID Teacher and Coordinator

Michelle Simmer teaches the AVID classes at PVMS.

If you are interested you can get an AVID Application in the office, or email Michelle Simmer AVID coordinator at msimmer@usd259.net

Useful Links

Advancement Via Individual Determination

• AVIDonline
• Think College

U.S. Colleges & Universities

• Wichita State University
• Baker University
• The University of Kansas
• Kansas State University
• Newman University
• Friends University

College Entrance Exams

• ACT Assessment Test
• Advanced Placement Exams
• SAT Assessment Test

Paying for College

• College Budget Calculator
• Federal Student Aid
• Scholarships & Grants
• State Financial Aid Sources

Exploring Careers

• Career Voyages: Explore Your Options
• Occupation Outlook Handbook