Office Hours: During lunch and

by appointment before/after school 2015-2016

AVID 10
Ms. Michelle Gabro | gabrom1@charlottesvilleschools.org | (434)245-2410 x1057

AVID
Advancement Via Individual
Determination (AVID) is an
academic elective course that
prepares students for college
readiness and success, and it is
scheduled during the regular school
day as a year-long course. Each
week, students receive instruction
utilizing a rigorous college
preparatory curriculum provided by
AVID Center, tutor-facilitated study
groups, motivational activities and
academic success skills. In AVID,
AVID 10
students participate in activities that During the tenth grade AVID Elective course, students will
incorporate strategies focused on
writing, inquiry, collaboration, refine the AVID strategies to meet their independent needs
organization and reading to support and learning styles. Students will continue to refine and
their academic growth.
adjust their academic learning plans and goals, increasing
Grading awareness of their actions and behaviors. As students
increase the rigorous course load and school/community
WICOR Curriculum: 50% involvement, they will refine their time management and
Tutorials: 40% study skills accordingly. Students will expand their writing
portfolio to include: analyzing prompts, supporting
Binder Evals, etc.: 10%
arguments and claims, character analysis and detailed
Websites reflections. Students will also analyze various documents, in
order to participate in collaborative discussions and develop
Canvas: cvilleschools. leadership skills in those settings. Students will expand their
instructure.com/courses/6761 vocabulary use, continuing to prepare for college entrance
CHS AVID: blackknightavid. exams and preparation. Text analysis will focus on specific
weebly.com strategies to understand complex texts. Lastly, students will
narrow down their college and careers of interest, based on
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Office Hours: During lunch and
by appointment before/after school 2015-2016

Objectives
AVID students will engage in activities that allow them to develop in
eight domains: Character Development, Communication, Writing,
Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, Reading, and College Preparedness.

1. Students will develop an academic and social self-awareness, and work

to conduct themselves in a professional manner.

2. Students will examine their strengths and weaknesses; and create Requirements
short-term, mid-, and long-term goals that they will monitor for
success. Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA

3. Students will seek ways to interact positively with their local Maintain a binder/organization
community, as well as the school community through clubs, sports, system
and other organizations.
Take Cornell notes daily
4. Students will take ownership of learning and take the necessary steps
Thoughtfully complete
to be successful both academically and socially.
assignments and model
5. Students will develop listening and speaking skills to reflect that of a academic honesty
college-seeking student.

6. Students will strengthen their academic writing skills through

Weekly Schedule
writing to learn activities created by the AVID program.
Monday: WICOR Curriculum
7. Students will develop their abilities to analyze information, create
argument, and engage in discussion about topics in which diering Tuesday/Wednesday: Tutorials
opinions exist.
Thursday: WICOR Curriculum
8. Students will develop their abilities to communicate eectively with
peers and professionals through face-to-face interaction and Friday: Team Building, Binder
employment of technology. evals, Guest speakers, Field trips

9. Students will develop note-taking skills to aid them in completion of

both formal and informal assessments.
Materials
10. Students will develop the ability to employ technology appropriately
to complete school tasks requiring organization, leading to the Computing Device
creation of a final product.
CHS Agenda Book
11. Students will enhance their vocabulary, especially words to be used
AVID Binder with writing
on SAT and ACT testing.
materials, paper, and divers
12. Students will develop their abilities to analyze text and track
understanding.
Please refer to the online Syllabus
13. Students will gain a better understanding of their intended careers, for more detailed information.
colleges, and requirements to attain them.