Ms. KordisV-23

Fall 2011

AVID 11AVID 11&&

Junior SeminarJunior Seminar

Agenda: Wednesday 8/17/11IntroductionsLogistics

Class will be Tues & Thurs 2:30-3:50.Expectations

Be ready to be AVID Binders & Calendar 4 year plan (A-G classes, GPA, scholarships)

Leadership Portfolio Community Service Enthusiasm!

Agenda: Thurs 8/18/11Introductions Avid about AVID (Syllabus/Contract/Intro Letter/4 year

plan)Community ServiceIntro Letter Instructions4 year plan ReviewHomework:

Binder Setup for Thurs 8/25AVID Intro letter (rough) for Tues 8/23Free/Reduced Lunch Apps (Cafeteria)PSAT registration

Avid about AVID

Greetings (Intro letter to teachers)

Daily AgendaParticipationTechnologyAccountability (Contracts/4 year plan)

Daily AgendaTicket in the Door (Tutorial Form/Assignment)Mind Movers (SAT Prep/Quotes/Team Building)Calendaring

Fill in End of grading period, holidays & major assignment due dates ahead of time

Announcements & RemindersTutorial Days (Tues)—Tutorial Form/Books/NotesLesson Days (Thurs)—Lesson and/or Binder

CheckTicket out the Door (Summaries on

tutorials/varied)

AVID Letter of Introduction

Purpose To help build a better relationship with each of your

academic teachers.Assignment

Write a polite, formal letter including the following elements:

1) Identify yourself as an AVID student and number of years in the program

2) Summarize your goals for college & career (major, university, etc.)

3) Address any areas of strength or growth you would like your teachers to be aware of this year

Reminders Write what can be read quickly as teachers will be extra

busy this time of year Maintain an honest yet positive tone 1st Draft due Tues 8/23

(NO SIGNATURES!!)

4 year plan4 year planFill in the “VUSD Grad Req/A-G Req.” worksheet, using

your transcript.If you received a “D” or “F” in a class, you need to

highlight that box on your worksheet.If you made up a “D” or “F” (either in summer school or

in regular school), cross out the original grade and put the new grade in the same box.

For C-G requirements, write the name of the course in the description box and check the “approved UC/CSU A-G” course list

For the G requirement, you can use the extra year of World History, extra years of Math, Science, Language or those listed on the “approved UC/CSU A-G” course list

HomeworkLetter of Introduction (rough draft)Binder & materials4 year plan (completed & bring past copies)AVID Syllabus & Contract signed

(student & parent)