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University City High School AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)

Basic Information

Organization and Responsibilities Description

UCSD students will actively mentor and tutor underrepresented students in the AVID class at University City High School. All students will be the first in their families to attend college and come from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. UCSD Students will work with small groups of students to guide their learning and understanding of rigorous subject matter, especially in math and science. Students will also mentor students on their path to four year university admission. Must be motivated, responsible, and enthusiastic about higher education.

Age(s) of Participants

Grades 9 -12 (ages are about 14 to 18 years old).

Research Availability

To be determined; depends on school hours.

Orientation Requirement

Orientation will be done by either phone or email.

Check-in Procedure

Students check in at the front office. Pick up a badge and proceed to Room 225.

Dress Code

Casual, neat attire appropriate for a school setting.

Testing Requirements

  1. Letter of Clearance from Field Research Coordinator
  2. TB Test
  3. Volunteer Application

*Contact Marie Byrd at mbyrd@sandi.net or 858-457-3040 x206 for Volunteer Application and to submit testing requirements

Other Requirements

Confidentiality must be observed at all times. Picture ID required at all times.

Contact Information

Site Mentor: Brian Compagnone

Email: bcompagnone@sandi.net

Phone Number: 858-457-3040 x237

Website: http://www.sandi.net/universitycity

Location: 6949 Genesse Ave. San Diego, CA 92122