Programs

Want to excel in school and beyond? AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a nationally recognized program that can help you get there.

What AVID Offers 

• Develop key skills in Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading (WICOR)
• Get mentored by AVID teachers and your peers
• Participate in tutorials to boost your study and problem-solving skills
• Engage in service learning and attend college visits
• Hear from career speakers and develop leadership skills
• Enjoy weekly "Fun Friday" activities
• Receive one-on-one help with college and career planning, including:
  • College applications
  • Scholarship applications
  • Financial planning for college

Why Choose AVID?

• No limits on electives or extracurriculars
• Great for athletes - improve your academic skills to stay eligible for high school and college sports
• Develop skills that colleges and employers value

AVID Path

• 9th grade: Attend the Ninth Grade Center on the Key Academy
• 10th-12th grade: Continue at Ben Davis High School

Join AVID

• Students can join the program in 8th, 9th, or 10th grade
• Start your journey to academic success!

Graduate high school with a college degree already completed.

Here's what BDU offers:

• Earn a free Associate's Degree (two years of college done!)
• Choose from programs in Health, IT, Business, or Liberal Arts
• Benefit from smaller class sizes
• Join unique clubs and compete in E-sports
• Enjoy more flexible schedules in11th and 12th grade

• Students can join the program in 9th or 10th grade

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Early College Career Center: Real Skills for Real Careers

Combine college credits with hands-on career training in our State endorsed Early College program where scholars take dual-credit classes to earn both high school and college credit through the Area 31 Career Center and Ben Davis High School.

• Earn a free Associate's Degree
• Get certified in high-demand fields
• Pick from Pharmacy Tech, Cybersecurity, Precision Machining, or Culinary Arts
• Use advanced tech in modern labs
• Participate in Ben Davis High School sports and clubs

• All ECCC Scholars are on the Vincennes Career Academy (VCA) at the Ninth Grade Center for their 9th grade year and then they attend Ben Davis High School and the Area 31 Career Center for grades 10-12.

• Students can join the program in 9th or 10th grade.

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