SavannahNOW | Local News When kids think they're smart 04/11/04: "Students who choose the AVID elective must commit to taking rigorous advance placement courses, and to maintaining an above average GPA, taking notes in all of their classes and participating in extracurricular activities. They have to turn in progress reports every two weeks. Sometimes, they're even required to turn in their notes and homework to be checked over. In return, they're given academic assistance and essential college preparation information."