Portland Public Schools
Portland, Oregon

School logo of mustangsGeorge Middle School

Where no one does more for kids.

10000 N. Burr Ave. | Portland, OR 97203
Phone: (503) 916-6262 | Fax: (503) 916-2627

Teresa Gassman

photo of 7th grade AVID students on our field trip to Univerity of Portland
University of Portland Field Trip

Welcome to my new website!

AVID is a program designed to inspire the average student to choose a college-preparatory path.  It is designed to help students in the middle prepare for and succeed in colleges and universities.  Students in the program commit themselves to improvement and preparation for college.  AVID offers a rigorous program of instruction in academic "survival skills."  The AVID program teaches the student how to study, read for content, take Cornell Notes, and manage time.  Students participate in collaborative study groups or tutorials led by tutors who use skillful questioning to bring students to a higher level of understanding.