AVID 11

Course Description

AVID is an elective year-long course that prepares students for college and career readiness and success using a rigorous curriculum including study groups, motivational activities, and study skills. Students engage in activities centered around exploring college and career options and their own agency. To engage and challenge students and support their academic and personal growth, lessons use writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading (WICOR).

Syllabus

Follow this link to view the AVID 11 course syllabus.

Expectations

Students arrive on time, prepared with materials and completed assignments.
Students attend and engage in each class. They complete all assignments with their best effort.
Students check Google Classroom when they are absent and email Ms. Robinson with questions.
Students keep an organized binder and use their AVID agenda daily.

Grading Policy

Students are assessed for learning using the BSD 4-Point Scale with the following weighted categories:

Tutorials*
Focused Notes**
AVID Essentials
Organization/Binders

*Tutorials are on Tuesdays and Fridays

**6 Focused Notes are due biweekly

Follow this link for grading scales and explanations!

What Students Need to Succeed

Students are prepared for class when they arrive with their charged Chromebook, 3-ring binder, school-issued AVID agenda, writing tools (pens/pencils/highlighters), as well as study materials from other courses.

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