The 6 Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make
Colleges and Careers
The Origin of AVID
Organization/Time Management
7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
100
THIS can become a problem if you center yourself around him/her.
dating
100
This is a brief but detailed synopsis of your life. It is usually needed at a job interview.
resume
100
What does AVID stand for?
Advancement Via Individual Determination
100
Students who take and use THESE as a study tool retain 90%-100% of what was learned.
Cornell Notes.
100
"If I'm going down, then you're going down with me." This is an example of what kind of situation?
A lose-lose situation.
200
If you have THIS, you are able to: 1: withstand peer pressure 2: try new things and get to know new people 3: deal with disappointment, mistakes, and failure 4: feel loved and wanted, etc.
self-worth
200
What TWO follow-up skills can be displayed after the interview to show your boss that you can be a capable worker?
1: Telephone call 2: Thank-you letter
200
These THREE activities form the basis of AVID and generate most of your AVID grade...
Binder Check, Tutorials, and Cornell Notes
200
Teenagers do this instead of doing their homework or the task at hand...
procrastinate
200
This habit is all about keeping yourself sharp, both physically and mentally. It deals with the four key dimensions of your life (body, brain, heart, and soul).
Habit 7: "Sharpen the Saw"
300
THESE substances can become stronger than you, affect the people around you-especially your family members- and destroy dreams...
drugs
300
How many universities and Cal states are there in California? (Please name one of each).
10 universities; 23 Cal states Examples of Universities=San Diego, LA, Davis, Harvard, Stanford... Examples of Cal states=San Marco, San Bernardino, Humbolt...
300
What is AVID?
A program as well as a philosophy; coaching habits for college success; a preparation for college; an academic elective.
300
THIS shows your teacher or instructor how well you were organized the entire week!
Binder Check
300
What does it mean to be proactive?
It means to take responsibility for your life and to react positively to negative circumstances and/or situations.
400
This is a factor that directly impacts us and can possibly change our lives if we fail to show courage in that particular moment.
peer-pressure
400
What are the basic things colleges/universities look for when getting admitted? (Please name at least 3 for full points)
desire, standardized test scores, grades, extracurricular activities, service, letters of recommendation, and communication skills.
400
Where was AVID officially "born"?
Clairemont High School, San Diego.
400
What are some ways we can show others that we are organized? (Please name at least 3 examples for full points).
Organizing: clean binder, clean desk, clean closet, taking notes, planner/calender, asking questions, reviewing notes, preparing for test, etc.
400
This is one of the eight poor listening skills in which the person you are speaking with pays attention to the part of the conversation that THEY find to be interesting.
Selective Listening
500
According to Sean Covey, these three essential components build your character.
integrity, service, and faith.
500
How can a person prepare for an interview? (Please name at least 3 ways for full points).
1: learn all you can about the company. 2: gather important documents. 3: know where to go. 4: dress for success. 5: edit social networking sites and blogs. 6: practice common interview questions. 7: practice your introduction and handshake.
500
When and by who was AVID discovered?
When=1980 Who= Mary Katherine Swanson (Head of the English Department at Clairemont High School)
500
When preparing a budget, we should...
Answers may vary. Concept: ask ourselves important questions such as: Do I really need this?; Do I have to have this?, etc. We should make every dollar count and spend money on items that are absolutely necessary.
500
"The more individuals, the more we can achieve." This concept portrays which habit?
Habit 6: "Synergize"
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