SunDevil Spirit
What are the colors of Mt. Carmel High School?
Scarlet red and gold.
Your high school journey is a four-year race. You start as a Freshman, become a Sophomore, move up to a Junior, and finish your final year as this.
Senior
The "W" in AVID’s WICOR acronym stands for this skill. You’ll use it every time you take Cornell Notes, write a reflection, or draft an essay.
Writing
What do you not step on at MC
The MC logo
To a SunDevil, this concept means stepping up as an organized role model, helping your classmates succeed, and making sure no one in your "AVID Family" gets left behind on the path to college.
AVID Leadership
This horned, energetic character is the official mascot of MCHS and can be seen cheering at sports games and assemblies.
Sunny the SunDevil
At the end of your four years, you will wear a red cap and gown, walk across the field, and receive this official piece of paper proving you made it.
High School Diploma
The "I" in WICOR stands for this skill, which is all about asking deep questions. In AVID, you don't just memorize answers; you learn how to investigate them.
Inquiry
This central outdoor courtyard area at MCHS is surrounded by classroom halls and is the main hub where students meet up, eat lunch, and hang out with friends.
The Quad
This once-a-week AVID practice helps students solve their own academic challenges through teamwork and critical thinking, perfectly preparing them for the independence of college.
AVID Tutorials.
Held inside the Gym, these massive, high-energy school gatherings feature loud music, class competitions, performances, and tons of school spirit.
Pep Rallies
AVID is designed to prepare you for life after high school. This 4-year degree institution is the primary destination AVID helps you apply to and attend.
College
The "C" in WICOR stands for this team-building skill. AVID students rarely work entirely alone; they succeed by working in groups and helping each other out.
Collaboration
Named after the school mascot, this is the official name of the stadium and track field where football games, track meets, and graduation take place.
The Sundevil Stadium.
This mandatory AVID skill is necessary for all parts of life, and mastering it now through binders and planners ensures you reap future success.
Organization.
High school doesn't just happen inside the classroom. MCHS offers dozens of student-run groups you can join to meet people who share your interests, from origami to community service.
Clubs
To earn your high school diploma, you must earn a specific number of these units by passing your classes each semester.
Credits
The "O" in WICOR stands for this lifesaver skill. It involves keeping your binder neat, tracking your assignments in a planner, and managing your time so you never miss a deadline.
Organization
If you lose your locker combination, need to change a class on your schedule, or want to talk about your mental health, this is the specific specialist on campus you go see.
Your counselor.
This is the specific grade or below that requires a SunDevil to attend a mandatory Mt. Carmel academic tutorial to get extra help.
C or Below
This massive, week-long celebration happens in the fall, featuring themed dress-up days, a parade, a major football game, and a formal Saturday night dance.
Homecoming Week
This 3-letter acronym stands for the special group sessions AVID students participate in once a week, where they bring confusing homework questions and solve them together with a college tutor.
TRF (Tutorial Request Form)
The "R" in WICOR stands for this critical skill. Whether it’s marking up an article, analyzing a textbook page, or reading for fun, it's key to high school success.
Reading
This specific campus location is where you go to check out your textbooks for the year, find a quiet place to study, or use a desktop computer.
The library.
These are the specific high school courses you must pass with a C or better to be eligible for admission to California's public four-year universities like the UC and CSU systems.
A-G Requirements