Other Programs

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is an aligned district-wide system that changes lives by helping schools shift to a more equitable, student-centered approach. AVID's mission is to help schools close the opportunity gap, and prepare all students for college, careers, and life.

By teaching and reinforcing academic behaviors and higher-level thinking at a young age, AVID Elementary teachers create a ripple effect in later grades.

AVID cultivates a growth mindset and develops students' academic disposition that college attendance is possible and a goal they can achieve.

AVID Elementary students believe they can achieve academic success through academic, social, and emotional support.

AVID Elementary students develop the academic habits they will need to be successful in middle school, high school, and college, in an age-appropriate and challenging way. 

AVID cultivates a growth mindset and develops students' academic disposition that college attendance is possible and a goal they can achieve.
 

The Pando Initiative focuses on individual students who are struggling with school and life. The program positions a dedicated staff member inside schools to help remove obstacles, both academic and non-academic, that keep students from reaching their goals and being successful. Success is measured by improving attendance, behavior, and academic performance.STEALTH is a K-5 program dedicated to offering academic assistance and enrichment activities in an afterschool setting.

Students experience STEM, fine arts, service learning, and health and wellness enrichment activities in an engaging afterschool environment.  

All students are invited to apply for STEALTH and a wait list will be created once the maximum enrollment number is reached.

Priority for enrollment is given to students who require academic support.
 

All WPS elementary schools are able to serve students who qualify for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) support and do not require special assignment.

If you have questions about these services, please check with our office or you can speak with the team at Multilingual Education Services to work through the options that will be best for your student's future.

Students may be assigned to Colvin Elementary as part of the Newcomer program if they have very recently moved to the United States as an immigrant or refugee and need more intense support to learn English as well as school and life skills. In these programs, students learn alongside others who are also new to the country.