AVID Expectations
Student Grades: AVID students are expected to maintain a grade of 70% or higher in all of their classes, especially in their core classes and foreign language classes. Students are required and expected to actively participate in all tutorials to keep their grades above a 70%.
AVID Tutorials: AVID students are required to come to the AVID class prepared with their Tutorial Request Form completed.
Pencil Pouch: Students must keep a pencil pouch with the following supplies: 2 black or blue ink pens, 2 or more pencils, 1 eraser, and 1 or more highlighters.
AVID Binder: Students are expected to carry a 2-inch (or larger) binder organized according to AVID guidelines. Students should carry the binder everyday and in every class. This is non-negotiable.
Cornell Notes (CN): Mainly used during a class lecture, a class PowerPoint, a class reading, or a movie containing information for which the student must be responsible. To receive full credit, students must have the notes completed in the correct format. A rubric is provided and available on the the Cornell Note section of the Essential Student Documents tab.
Weekly Reflections: Students will complete a reflection of learning on a regular basis.
Planner: Students must write any homework, tests, quizzes, projects (etc.) in their agenda/planner. The notes in the agenda/planner must be specific and detailed. If there is no assigned homework for that class for the day, students should record a brief description of what they did in class that day and study or read over their Cornell Notes. Do not leave the square blank.
Homework: AVID students have homework every day. The homework consists of completing Cornell Notes daily for all classes. In addition, on Monday's and Wednesday's, students must complete the tutorial request form (TRF) showing their critical thinking.
AVID Tutorials: AVID students are required to come to the AVID class prepared with their Tutorial Request Form completed.
Pencil Pouch: Students must keep a pencil pouch with the following supplies: 2 black or blue ink pens, 2 or more pencils, 1 eraser, and 1 or more highlighters.
AVID Binder: Students are expected to carry a 2-inch (or larger) binder organized according to AVID guidelines. Students should carry the binder everyday and in every class. This is non-negotiable.
Cornell Notes (CN): Mainly used during a class lecture, a class PowerPoint, a class reading, or a movie containing information for which the student must be responsible. To receive full credit, students must have the notes completed in the correct format. A rubric is provided and available on the the Cornell Note section of the Essential Student Documents tab.
Weekly Reflections: Students will complete a reflection of learning on a regular basis.
Planner: Students must write any homework, tests, quizzes, projects (etc.) in their agenda/planner. The notes in the agenda/planner must be specific and detailed. If there is no assigned homework for that class for the day, students should record a brief description of what they did in class that day and study or read over their Cornell Notes. Do not leave the square blank.
Homework: AVID students have homework every day. The homework consists of completing Cornell Notes daily for all classes. In addition, on Monday's and Wednesday's, students must complete the tutorial request form (TRF) showing their critical thinking.