2. Ms. Kordis V-23 Fall 2011 AVID 11 & Junior Seminar

3. Agenda : Wednesday 8/17/11 Introductions Logistics 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!

4. Agenda : Thurs 8/18/11 Introductions Avid about AVID (Syllabus/Contract/Intro Letter/4 year plan) Community Service Intro Letter Instructions 4 year plan Review Homework: Binder Setup for Thurs 8/25 AVID Intro letter (rough) for Tues 8/23 Free/Reduced Lunch Apps (Cafeteria) PSAT registration

5. Avid about AVID Greetings (Intro letter to teachers) Daily Agenda Participation Technology Accountability (Contracts/4 year plan)

6. Daily Agenda Ticket 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 & Reminders Tutorial Days (Tues)—Tutorial Form/Books/Notes Lesson Days (Thurs)—Lesson and/or Binder Check Ticket out the Door (Summaries on tutorials/varied)

7. 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 1 st Draft due Tues 8/23 (NO SIGNATURES!!)

8. 4 year plan Fill 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 listUC/CSU A-G 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

9. Homework Letter of Introduction (rough draft) Binder & materials 4 year plan (completed & bring past copies) AVID Syllabus & Contract signed (student & parent)