AVID Coursework
What kind of class is AVID (Core Class or Elective Class)?
Elective class!
What kind of grading scale does Ms. Thompson use?
Traditional grading scale ("A" through "F")
What are the four Classroom Expectations?
Be prepared! Be kind! Be respectful! Be your own advocate!
What is middle school level AVID preparing you for?
High school, college, and beyond!
What is the policy for late work?
All English work will receive a one week grace period after the due date. However, there will be a point penalty the longer it takes for you to turn-in your work.
* 1-2 days late: Highest possible grade is 90%.
* 3-4 days late: Highest possible grade is 80%
* 5-7 days late: Highest possible grade is 70%
What are the three things expected of you when you enter the classroom?
1) Be in your ASSIGNED seat, ready, and transitioning to using your INSIDE voice.
2) Have all technological items SILENT, OFF, and AWAY.
3) Begin independent reading and/or the warm-up.
List three skills that you will be refining in AVID.
1. Goal setting
2. Strategic planning
3. Overcoming procrastination
4. Improving time management
5. Self-regulation skills
6. Research skills
7. Persuasive writing skills
What is the Percentage & Weighting system in AVID?
Classwork & Homework: 45%
Participation & Community: 25%
Projects: 30%
What do you need to do when you're absent?
If you are absent, be sure to…
1) Have a parent/guardian notify the front office.
2) Notify me ahead of time (if possible) or let me know the day of through email. I will try my best to send over the memo of what we did that day.
It is expected for you to come back to class prepared and ready. The goal is having your work done when you walk through the door!
Who needs to sign the syllabus?
You and your parent/guardian.
What happens when you plagiarize?
Immediate zero in the grade book. You may make-up your work after a teacher-parent meeting is held.
How many bathroom breaks do you get per quarter?
Four!
When is a signed copy of your syllabus due?
Monday, August 31st
What are the three AVID Scholar Goals?
1) Rigorous Academic Preparedness
2) Opportunity Knowledge
3) Student Agency
What is the Technology Policy in class? What happens if you don't follow it?
NEVER have your phone out! If personal technological items are out during class time, I will…
1) I see your phone/headphones out after your first warning, so I take your phone/headphones for the ENTIRE DAY!
2) You refuse to hand over your phone/headphones, so the counselor is notified, you receive a referral, and your phone/headphones are sent to the office for the ENTIRE DAY!