: AVID is designed to increase school wide learning and performance.
The mission of AVID is to ensure that all students, and most especially students in the middle, are given the opportunity to complete a college preparatory path.
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a program that prepares students for entrance into four-year colleges. The program focuses on analytical writing, preparation for college entrance and placement exams, study skills and test taking, organization, note taking, and research.
The students will:
 Succeed in rigorous curriculum (Enroll in Advanced and AP Courses)
 Enter mainstream activities of the school
 Increase their enrollment in four- year colleges and universities
 Become educated and responsible participants and leaders in a democratic society
 Take courses that meet four-year college entrance requirements
 Participate in tutorials for academic courses
 Maintain a competitive G.P.A. in all Core Classes
 Commit to the principles and ideologies of the AVID program
- Organization and Time Management
- Cornell Notes
- Academic Tutorials
- Socratic Seminars
- Study Strategies
- Career and College Exploration
- College Application Process
- Oral Presentations
- Leadership Skills
- Standardized Test Prep
- Essay/ Timed Writing
- Financing for College
- Educational Planning
- Personal Reflection
AVID is a College Preparatory Course and therefore will be assessed accordingly:
- Classroom assignments and projects
- Tutorial Participation and Tutoring with high level questioning
50%
40%
- AVID Binder with detailed Cornell Notes and positive organization 5%
- AVID Commitment (AVID Club, Fundraising, Grade Checks etc.) 5%
100-94 = A
93-90 = A-
89-87 = B+
86-84 = B
83-80 = B-
79-77 = C+
76-74 = C
73-70 = C-
69-67 = D+
66-64 = D
63-60 = D-
59 below = FAIL

Students must be prepared every day in every class (including AVID) with the following:
- Notebook w/ Cornell Notes
- Pencils, Pens, Highlighters
- Required Texts
- Lined Paper
- Planner
*** All students must printout the following documents for in class use:
20 Tutorial Forms (1 sheet of paper / 2 sided copies)
All rules of this school, district and state will be adhered to in this class. This includes attendance, tardiness, dress code, discipline and academic honesty standards.
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Students will be in seat, ready to work, when the bell rings.
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Students will come to class prepared with all necessary materials (book, paper, pencil/ pen, notebooks, and homework).
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Students will remain seated and not talk while someone else is talking (SHOW RESPECT).
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All assignments are due on the assigned due date at the beginning of the period.
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Students should strive to display C.L.A.S.S. (Character, Leadership, Attitude, Scholarship and
Service).
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Students shall adhere to all class generated rules
Failure to comply with the classroom rules will result in one or more of the following: reminder, student and teacher conference, school detention, parental contact, student work/ behavior contract, learning director/ coordinator intervention conference.
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1 st Offense- Loss of all credit for assignment and scheduled meeting with learning coordinator, teacher and family members.
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2 nd Offense- Loss of all credit for assignment and meeting with learning director, Two-day school suspension
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3 rd Offense-Dropped from class with no credit given
The intervention process will begin if a student either violates the AVID Agreement or the AVID course guidelines.
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Documented Conference- The student will be counseled by his/her elective teacher regarding the difficulties he/she is experiencing. A written plan, as well immediate enrollment in the tutoring program should develop from this meeting.
2.
Letter of Concern and/ or Call to Parent- Parent / guardian is notified of the difficulties the student is experiencing. The letter must be signed by the parent/ guardian and returned the next class period.
3.
Student Success Conference with Parent/ Guardian, AVID Elective teacher, AVID
Coordinator, Counselor, and Student.- As a result of this meeting, the student will be placed on Semester Probation and his/ her status in the program will be monitored.
4.
Removal from Program- If the student continues the non-productive behavior or continues to not fulfill the AVID Agreement, he/ she will be removed from the AVID
Program.

Congratulations! You have truly come full circle in the AVID program! This is what you have been preparing for—this is where you begin to see your hard work pay off. I plan on being there to help and guide you/your parents through the (sometimes frustrating) process of applying to and planning for college. The following activities will be required of you this year; please be aware these are
GRADED assignments. It is imperative you thoughtfully consider any major changes to your academic plan. In other words, if you are NOT planning to apply to a four-year university, you should NOT be in the AVID seminar class.
College Essay writing (multiple drafts)
College application process (October/November; application fees apply)
Scholarship research (2 detailed scholarships per month / No sweepstakes / Info)
FAFSA completion (Spring semester)
Senior College/ Career Project
College enrollment procedures/planning (Spring semester)
Tutorial Participation
Please read and discuss all the policies and procedures with your parents/ guardians. Students, parents and teachers need to communicate often and support one another for maximum success. Your signatures below acknowledge an awareness and compliance with these policies.
Please cut on the line and return the bottom portion of the sheet.
I, _______________________/ _____________________, have read and understand the
( print parent name) (print student name) policies and expectations set forth in this syllabus.
Parent Signature __________________________
Parental Contact Number _________________________ e-mail________________
Student Signature _________________________
Student Contact Number ______________________ e-mail_________________
*** Per strict budgetary constraints, the AVID Program could benefit greatly from your generous donations. If you are in a position to supply any of the following, please send the item (s) with your student. Thank you for your generosity and support of our program.
Please use the space below to identify any comments or concerns you may have for me. If there are any circumstances I should be aware of in regards to you child, please identify them here.