Sociocultural anthropology draws together the principle axes of cultural anthropology and social anthropology. Cultural anthropology is the comparative study of the manifold ways in which people make sense of the world around them, while social anthropology is the study of the relationships among individuals and groups.
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), is a College Readiness System dedicated to preparing all students for college, career and other postsecondary choices. Today, AVID impacts nearly 1.5 million students in 46 states and 16 countries/territories. The DoDEA school system has 74 AVID sites.
AVID Students and Families. AVID students in Asheville City Schools are in grades 6-12. Students and their families make up the core of the AVID program, and there are several opportunities each year for meeting with families to talk about AVID expectations, student successes, and how to help students prepare for college.