AVID

Course Title: AVID 1 (P), AVID 2 (P), AVID 3 (P)

Course Number: 8412-8413 (AVID 1), 8422-8423 (AVID 2), 8432-8433 (AVID 3)

Grade Level:   9–12

Elective/Required:   Elective

Length/Credits:   Year/10 credits

Prerequisites:  Application/teacher Interview/grade checks

Meets UC/CSU A-G category: “G” Elective 

Course Description:  AVID is an elective course which addresses the needs of students “in the middle” who have been identified by their core teachers, counselors, etc., as having the potential to be successful in a rigorous college preparatory program.  The course provides the support and encouragement necessary for students to be successful, employing WIC (writing to learn, inquire, collaboration), tutorials, study skills, time management skills, test preparation strategies for the PSAT, SAT and ACT, college visitations, and motivational speakers.  Students are taught Cornell note-taking skills and are required to maintain a well-organized three-ring binder containing notes, calendars, learning logs, assignments, etc.  They participate in collaborative projects which require higher-level thinking skills and problem solving.

Course Title: AVID 4 Senior Seminar (P)

Course Number: 8442-8443 (AVID 4)

Grade Level:   9–12

Elective/Required:   Elective

Length/Credits:   Year/10 credits

Prerequisites:  Application/teacher Interview/grade checks

Meets UC/CSU A-G category: “G” Elective 

Course Description:  Students will culminate their four-year journey toward the university with a focus on the college application process, financial aide, college essays and other requirements for entry into a four-year university.  Students will continue to receive support in their academic courses through the AVID tutorial and will serve as mentors for underclassmen in the AVID program.

Course Title: AVID Tutor

Course Number: 8490-8491

Grade Level: 11-12

Elective/Required: Elective

Length/Credits: Year/10 credits

Prerequisites: Enrollment is by interview and with permission of instructor

Course Description:  Students with strong academic skills and enrolled in upper level math classes undergo training in the inquiry method to assist other students in understanding the course content of their core classes.  Students will assist teacher in reviewing study skill activities by students enrolled in the AVID program.