AVID Essentials
What does AVID stand for?
Advancement Via Individual Determination
How long is independent reading at the beginning of class?
20 minutes
Where do phones go when class begins?
Your assigned phone pocket
Which unit focuses on college applications?
"How can I apply for college and receive financial aid?"
AVID is a ______ and ______ readiness program.
College...Career
Students who receive below _____% on eligible assignments may revise their work.
80%
True or false: There is extra credit in this class.
False
Which text is paired with the question, "How do you define success?"
Death of a Salesman
Through writing, inquiry, collaboration,__________, reading, and college and career exploration, students develop the skills needed to succeed."
Organization
Assignments may be submitted up to _____ days late for full credit.
7
What are the 3 components that make up your summative grade?
Writing assignments, projects and presentations
A resume is an important component of applying for _______________.
A job
According to the syllabus, AVID will help prepare students for what five possible paths after high school?
Four-year university, community college, trade school, military service, workforce
Assignments completed using AI will receive what grade?
0%
According to the Materials section, name five items students should bring to class every day.
Any five: writing journal, pens/pencils, highlighters, loose-leaf paper, Chromebook/device, planner, independent reading book
True
Complete the sentence: "AVID is more than a class. It is an opportunity to..."
..challenge yourself, build confidence, develop leadership skills and create a meaningful plan for your future.
How many Socratic seminars are mentioned in the syllabus' Course Themes and Units section?
2
Other than the use of AI to complete assignments, what is another example of academic dishonesty?
Any of the following: Copying another student’s work, using outside sources without proper citation or plagiarism
Which unit includes the Researching a Major Cereal Box Project?
"How can I improve my motivation and increase my academic success through career planning?"