The AVID/TOPS program is an exciting Boys & Girls Club initiative in partnership with the Madison Metropolitan School District. The initiative works with high school students to prepare them for college. The AVID/TOPS program offers tutoring, mentorship and paid summer internships in addition to eligibility for college scholarships.
The AVID/TOPS program is modeled on two successful initiatives that produce college enrollment rates of over 95%. The program includes two components:
AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination)
The classroom component, used in over 3,000 schools nationwide, is a four-year elective class with rigorous standards and strong academic support.
TOPS (Teens of Promise)
The outside-the-classroom component emphasizes college preparatory activities and real-world experiences.
If you are interested in getting involved with the AVID/TOPS program, please visit www.avidtops.org or contact Kate Tricker, TOPS administrative coordinator, at 608-204-9722, Ext. 123 or ktricker@bgcdc.org.
