The Anderson vertical team (AVT) consists of Anderson High School, Murchison Middle School, Davis, Doss, Hill, Pillow, and Summitt. Our vertical team exists for many reasons, all of which benefit our students. The vertical team members work together to promote teamwork among all schools and to help students navigate the transitions between elementary, middle, and high school from an emotional and academic standpoint.

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)

Murchison and Anderson are certified AVID schools. AVID fosters a safe and open culture, high expectations for teachers and students, and collaboration in all classrooms. All students at AVT elementary schools are exposed to AVID learning strategies. While all students at Murchison and Anderson also experience AVID learning strategies, students at the secondary level have the opportunity to enroll in AVID electives.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Program

Murchison and Anderson are certified International Baccalaureate® (IB) program schools. The IB program provides rigorous learning experiences to students, while promoting critical thinking and a global perspective. All students at Murchison are immersed in IB experiences, while students at Anderson have an opportunity to participate in the IB certificate or IB diploma program.

AVT & ACPTA Collaboration

The principals, PTA presidents, and Austin Council of PTAs (ACPTA) representatives from each vertical team school meet twice/year to discuss issues, share ideas, brainstorm solutions, and coordinate curriculum. These meetings are coordinated by an AVT representative of the ACPTA.