• An AVID student falls into the academic middle. This means a student may have a 3.5-2.5 GPA, average or above test scores, and has college potential with support.
• An AVID student has good attendance, is hardworking and motivated, and is determined to succeed.
• AVID students are often first-generation college students.
• AVID students need to commit to taking at least one AP course while in high school.

• Supports College and Career Readiness
• Increases the number of Muskego-Norway students who are enrolling in four-year colleges.

• Students can apply during middle school and high school by completing an application and an interview with the AVID site team.
• Students are selected based on
  • Scoring in the Academic “Middle”
  • Having college potential with support
  • Being a first generation college student
  • Having good attendance and effort in courses
  • Scoring average or above on standardized tests
  • Committing to taking at least one AP course
  • Maintaining a 3.5-2.5 GPA
  • Unique circumstances

• Attend an informational meeting if you are interested.
• Complete the AVID course application. Applications are due around January- February.
• Once a student completes the application, reviewers sort through the candidates and inform students if they have been selected for an interview based on criteria. These are typically conducted during school hours.
• If a student receives an interview, it does not mean he or she has been offered a spot into the AVID elective. Our AVID Team sorts through applicants to make a decision on each AVID class.
• Interviewed students will be contacted to let each student know if he or she has been selected for the AVID elective course.
• If our interviewers and AVID team identify more students that meet criteria than spaces available in the course, students who have met the requirements will be placed into a lottery system for scheduling in the class. If a student meets criteria and it not selected for the course, he or she will be placed on a wait-list. Should a student not be selected for AVID, he or she always has the opportunity to apply the following school year. 

• Due to the limited space in our elective course, some students will not be enrolled. Scheduling conflicts and class availability can play a role in acceptance into the elective.
• If a student is not accepted into the AVID elective, he or she should apply again the following year.

•  District and School-wide professional development around WICOR and AVID strategies create access for all students, regardless of a student’s placement into the AVID Elective.
• Courses at Muskego High School practice and use WICOR and AVID strategies on a weekly basis.

AVID is an elective college-preparatory system that prepares students to attend a four-year college upon high school graduation.

Student Goals

• Academic success in college-preparatory courses.
• Successful completion of college eligibility requirements.
• Enrollment in college-preparatory courses throughout high school to promote enrollment in a four-year college or university upon graduation.

Responsibilities as an AVID student

• I will maintain satisfactory citizenship and attendance in all classes.
• I will maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
• I will maintain enrollment in all college-prep courses (including accelerated, CAPP courses, transcripted credits, dual enrollment, and Advanced Placement).
• I will attend summer school as needed to take additional coursework and/or raise my grades to maintain my college eligibility.
• I will be an active learner, be prepared for all classes with all assigned work completed, take Cornell notes daily and be an active participant in all activities.
• I will come to AVID class prepared for tutorial session with the TRF pre-work completed, AVID binder with Cornell notes and textbooks. I will use critical thinking, inquiry and collaboration with my classmates to create greater understanding about my point of confusion.
• I will participate in extracurricular activities and community service.
• I will prepare for and take college entrance exams such as the ASPIRE, practice ACT, and ACT.
• If these responsibilities are not upheld students will be placed on a probationary contract. Students may be exited from AVID if a probationary contract is unsuccessful.

To increase student success, it is important that teachers, parents and guardians, and students have a collaborative partnership. This means that parents and guardians can support further learning and college and career preparation at home.

At-home support includes:

• Partnering with the AVID Elective teacher and other academic course teachers through regular communication
• Monitoring my child’s academic process to ensure that he/she is on track for meeting the grade and course requirements to remain in AVID and in line for the successful completion of college eligibility requirements.
• Checking for an organized binder with agenda, content class Cornell notes and Tutorial Request Forms weekly.
• Encouraging my child to stay after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays through AVID tutoring opportunities.
• Participate and attend parent workshops around different AVID skills.
• Encouraging opportunities to take rigorous courses, complete college prep/entrance exams, and participate in community service, extracurricular activities and leadership opportunities.

AVID Teachers at Muskego High School

1. Kam Cerroni - AVID 10 and Heath Sciences teacher

2. Paula Johnson-Fox - AVID 10 and World Language teacher

3. Sam Herder - AVID 9 and Art teacher

4. Bill Wild - AVID 12 and Science teacher

5. Katie Van Ruden - AVID 11 and English teacher

6. Peter Jewel - AVID 9 and Economics Teacher

• Associate Principal at Muskego High School
• (262) 971-1790  ext. 4502
• Email

• AVID and English teacher at Muskego High School
• (262) 971-1790  ext. 4285
• Email

• Counselor at Muskego High School, Students with the last name K - Mo
• (262) 971-1790  ext. 4525
• Email