SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 843
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the San Antonio Independent School District's
Longfellow Middle School and Thomas Jefferson High School, which
are national demonstration sites for the Advancement Via
Individual Determination program; and
WHEREAS, Advancement Via Individual Determination, also
known as AVID, is a program for grades six through 12 that
prepares students who are in the academic middle to become
eligible to attend a four-year college; it targets students who
are capable of completing rigorous coursework but have fallen
short of their potential; and
WHEREAS, Students in the program have demonstrated a
willingness to work hard and a desire to go to college; they are
enrolled in their school's most challenging courses and in an
AVID elective course to support them during the school day; the
elective is a period each day in which participants learn
organizational and study skills, work on critical thinking and
asking probing questions, receive help from academic peers and
college tutors, and take part in enrichment and motivational
activities that make college more attainable; and
WHEREAS, The Advancement Via Individual Determination
program has been shown to improve a school's standardized test
scores, increase enrollment in advanced classes, and expand the
number of students who attend college; the San Antonio
Independent School District pioneered the AVID program in Texas
15 years ago and has achieved great success through its
implementation; as national demonstration schools, Longfellow
Middle School and Thomas Jefferson High School have served as an
example to educators and administrators across the country, and
they are truly deserving of recognition for their continuing
excellence; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby commend the students, faculty, and staff of
Longfellow Middle School and Thomas Jefferson High School on
their commitment to preparing all their students for a college
education and extend congratulations on being named national
demonstration sites for the Advancement Via Individual
Determination program; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
these schools as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Van de Putte
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 6, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate