AVID 101
Vocab
Career
College
Class
100

What does AVID stand for?

Advancement Via Individual Determination

100

Hyperbole

An exaggeration

100

Give an example of a job and a career?

Job = things like cashier, stocker, etc.
Career = welder, manager, teacher, etc.

100

What two tests are generally recommended for you to take to get into college?

the ACT and SAT

100

What is the first thing you are supposed to do when you walk into claps?

Turn in your phone

200

What GPA does a student have to maintain to stay in AVID?

A 2.5 GPA ... C+

200

Portent

A sign or warning that something usually bad or unpleasant is going to happen.

200

What is the name of the document that most jobs require you to turn in when you apply?

Resume

200

What is the organization that will loan you money for college?

FAFSA

200

Who was body slamming people for chromebooks?

Jayden >:(

300

What two types of probation can you be on?

 Academic & Behavior

300

Perjorative

insulting someone or something : 

expressing criticism

300

What age can you begin working, and what do you need to work legally at that age?

14-15 and a workers permit.

300

What are the different types of post secondary options regarding education?

Community College, a university, or a trade school.

300

Who is trying to pass the plague around?

Prestin

400

Who are the AVID teacher's at NPHS, in order of AVID level?

Lloyd, Hatmaker, Buck, Castleberry

400

Ubiquitious

Seeming to be seen everywhere

400

What 3 people must complete steps for you to get your workers permit?

You, Your Parent, Your Manager

400

What is the difference between a community college and a university?

CC is 2 years, university is 4+.

400

Who is always eating her own supply of snacks?

Ashanti

500

What year was AVID founded?

1980

500

Languish

to lose or lack vitality, to grow weak or feeble

500

Where do you find most job application now?

Online

500

What are the 4 main types of degrees you can earn in college?

Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate/PhD

500

Who, in Ms. Lloyd's opinion, is the quietest in the class?

Yami