7th Grade AVID Elective
Syllabus and Class Expectations
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Welcome to the 2013-2014 school year. The AVID
elective is the key element for
the AVID program. The AVID program is aimed at
directing students to a collegebound
path. This will be done by teaching organizational
skills, proper study habits,
and developing the learning process with critical
thinking skills.
What is AVID?
AVID is an acronym that stands for Advancement Via Individual
Determination.
Essentially, the AVID class is one that prepares students for
rigorous classes in
middle school and high school. Its ultimate goal, however, is to
prepare students
for college. In middle school, some of the skills that students
will learn are as
follows:
- How to keep a neat, organized
binder for all classes.
- How to take notes that can be
used as study guides for tests.
- How to develop problem
solving skills.
- How to be responsible for their
own learning!
Behavioral Expectations/Classroom Rules:
Proper behavior is a requirement in this classroom. We will work
together as a class
to help all students succeed. This means there must be a positive
learning
environment, free from negativity and distractions. Students will
be expected to
follow these classroom policies:
- Follow all school rules
- Obey directions the first time they are given
- Respect everyone and everything in the classroom at all times
- Arrive to class on time, prepared and ready to learn. Students
are to remain
seated and on task. The teacher excuses the students, not the
bell.
- Raise your hand when you would like to speak, do not interrupt
or speak out
- Be positive and always do your personal best!
Grading Policy
Grades for AVID will be based on the following:
- In-Class Assignments/Projects
- Journals and Quick Writes
- Binder/Agenda Checks
- Presentations
- Attendance/ Participation
- Cornell Notes
- Homework
- Group Projects
Classwork and Participation: 60%
Projects and Homework: 40%
AVID Supplies
All AVID students are required to have the following supplies
everyday at school:
· Good quality, 3-ring binder,
2” or 3” rings with pocket inserts. (school required)
· Five to six colored tab
subject dividers to separate classes (school required)
· Zipper pouch to store
supplies (school required)
· A pen and a pencil with
erasers
· Highlighter
· Sufficient amount of lined
paper
· Agenda – filled out (the Agenda is provided by the school)
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Please note that there is no
text book for this class because we will be expanding on the work from their
other classes. All educational related materials will be provided to the
student in class.
AVID students must be dedicated to improvement
in their classes. Progress will be
monitored by the students as well as the AVID
teacher. All AVID students will
maintain a GPA of at least a 2.0 to remain in
the program. As an AVID teacher, it
is my priority to assist each one of my AVID
students to succeed. I am committed to
assisting students with any issues regarding
their classes. If you have any questions
or concerns please feel free to contact me.
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I have read and understand all that is expected
of me as an AVID student.
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Student Name Student Signature
I have read and understand what is expected of
my AVID child.
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Parent Name Parent Signature
Phone Number:_________________________
Email:_______________________
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