Week #15 AVID 12

Target: Analyzing student success in college. Factors that lead to college student drop out.

12-5-11

Students will examine the factors that lead students to not finish college. College is the dream of all AVID students, but all students need to know that getting into college is just the beginning. Staying in college is just as hard as getting in. Student will learn some of the factors that lead students to quit college.
--Recruited by other job/institution
--Unexpected bad grade
--Roommate conflict
--Lost financial aid
--Becoming clinically depressed
--Large increase in housing and tuition costs

12-6-11

Tutorials

12-7-11

Solutions to prevent college drop out.

12-8-11

Tutorials

12-9-11

The college promise-- learning through leadership.

Week #14 AVID 12

Target: Preparation for college, scholarship search, grades and the end of first quarter.

11-28-11

Scholarship Junkies Website- Students will examine a website devoted to students who wish to get scholarships for post secondary education. The mobile lab will be used to allow students to access information.

11-29-11

Tutorials

11-30-11

Review 12 grade learning outcomes of AVID. Reminders of student expectations.

12-1-11

Tutorials

12-2-11

Devry Institute Guest Speaker--Business and Finance

Week #13 AVID 12

Weekly Target: Leadership development through examination of determination and tenacity.

11-21-11

Students will read an excerpt from Brian D. Biro's Book "Beyond Success". The lesson will focus on determination and tenacity. Students should plan on responding in a written short response.

11-22-11

Tutorials

11-23-11

Giving Thanks- Students will develop a way to extend a thank you to teachers, students and parents who are well deserving.

Week #12 AVID 12

Dear AVID Students

I can not begin to express my gratitude for what you've done. It hasn't been easy dealing with Easton's illness, but knowing I have a class like you definitely helps. From staying on task and treating Mr. Iverson with outstanding respect, to organizing a fundraiser, you've really shown your growth as young leaders. Every time I think of all the effort you put into the last three weeks, I am amazed. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You've helped in ways I can't even express. I will truly never forget this!

Sincerely


Mr. Zentz

Target: Working with sources; sustained inquiry of a topic or problem; the AVID tutorial learning process; financing college; planning tools/strategies.

11-14-11

Debrief the activities of the last three weeks. Asset stories and positive feedback from class activities. Students will work on developing their post secondary strategy for success. This strategy should include strategies for independence.

11-15-11

Tutorial

11-16-11

Scholarship Bulletin #3-- Students will search the bulletin for all scholarships that they may be qualified.

11-17-11

Tutorials

11-18-11

Portfolio evaluation- Students need to bring their portfolio to class for evaluation. They should also plan on putting some new evidence of learning in their portfolios.

Week #8 AVID 12 Rogers

10-17-11

Target: Using the mobile lab student will registar and find out information on the Western Undergraduate Exchange program.

10-18-11

Tutorials- An indepth look at the new tutorial request form, will be discussed and student will be responsible for completing the pre-tutorial work before entering class. No points will be awarded to students who have an incomplete TRF.

10-19-11

College Application Work: Students will revise applications to include the WUE where applicable.

10-20-11

Tutorials

10-21-11

Guest Speaker- Mrs. Lee-Pope will lead the class through an acceptance program. The mobile lab will be used for all students.

Week #7 AVID 12

Weekly Target: The college application process; collegiate options; working with sources; sustained inquiry of a topic or problem; the AVID tutorial learning process; college entrance exam preparations; goal-setting tools/strategies.

10-10-11

Choosing and Applying to Colleges
• Continue working with college application materials using online or paper resources
• See: “Completing College Applications” College and Careers (Unit 6)

10-11-11

Tutorials

“Tutorial Request Form” Students and tutors will work cooperatively to complete the new tutorial request forms and work on wordles.

10-12-11

Choosing and Applying to Colleges
• Continue working with college application materials using online or paper resources
See: “Completing College Applications” College and Careers (Unit 6)

10-13-11

Tutorials

10-14-11

Socratic Seminar
• Socratic Seminar of appropriate topic/text
• See Socratic Seminar resources at www.avidonline.org > File Sharing Home > AVID Elective Resources and Beyond > Essential 06 - Inquiry Emphasis

• Use: “Critiquing or Debriefing the Seminar” Strategies for Success (Unit 12)

Week #6 AVID 12

10-3-11

Work on focus for week. Accomplishing goals by building the bridge of discipline.
Revisit the seven leadership qualities.

Vision
Concern
Integrity
Communication
Commitment
Courage
Compassion

10-4-11

Target: Students will develop a well organized list of events that will occur in their lives over the next four years. They will then analyze how these events can be altered due to the fear of the unknown. Student will read about a technique that can help them conquer their fears.

10-5-11

Non-negotiables for college selection. What is the list of non-negotiable items that all colleges should have. Every student list will be different.

Week #5 AVID 12

Target: Working with sources; exposure to academic research and writing; background knowledge in academic settings; sustained inquiry of a topic or problem; the AVID tutorial learning process; financing college; goal-setting tools/strategies.

9-26-11

Introduction to the Unit
-Reviewing the Four Essential Skills
-Considering a Leader for Study
-Recording Methodology in Research Logs

• “Introduction to the the Unit; Reviewing the Four Essential Skills” Unit 3 Part I Lesson 1 Day 1AVID College Readiness: Working with Sources

9-27-11

Tutorials

9-28-11

Introduction to the Unit
-Reviewing the Four Essential Skills
-Considering a Leader for Study; Recording Methodology in Research Logs

• Complete student group work from Lesson 1 Day 1 (Student Handouts 3.1a - 3.1d)

9-29-11

Tutorials

9-30-11

Scholarship Bulletin #2
Set goals for bulletin #2

Week #4 AVID 12

Target: The college admission essay; goal setting strategy; four year college admission requirement; sustained inquiry of a topic of problem; AVID tutorial learning process and economic breakdown of college.

Monday 9-19-11
Weekend Breakdown: Students will talk about their weekend the events that took place.
Paying for College: Breakdown of the cost of college tuition. Choosing the college that fits.

Tuesday 9-20-11
Welcome letters to new sophomore students to Rogers AVID. Students will write welcome letters to new AVID students to help build a relationship between the grade levels.

Wednesday 9-21-11
Organize and prepare for AVID Parent Night. Students will develop and organize the tables and sign-in method of AVID Parent Night

Thursday 9-22-11
Tutorial

Friday 9-23-11
Team building Activity

Week #3 AVID 12

Target: The college admission essay; goal setting tools; collegiate options; four year college admission requirements; sustained inquiry of a topic or problem; financing college.

Monday 9-12-11

Choosing and applying to college. Students will work on a goal setting outline to help set a timeline for college applications.

Tuesday 9-13-11

Student led tutorials. Students will review the necessary materials for a strong structured tutorial.

Wednesday 9-14-11

Fair Day- Students will work on handbook information and emergency procedures @ Rogers.

Thursday 9-15-11

College Application Work or Scholorship Work

Friday

Homework Makeup

Week #2 AVID 12

Target: AVID senior year overview; tools/strategies to arrange class materials; goal setting tools/strategies; collegiate options; four-year college admissions requirements; self-advocacy

Sept. 5th, 2011

No School

Happy Labor Day

Sept. 6th, 2011

AVID Agreement

Senior Year Calendaring

College Exploration

Sept. 7th, 2011

Targeting Colleges

Sept. 8th, 2011

College Application Process Presentation

Sept. 9th, 2011

Angela Lee-Pope Counselor Presentation

Welcome Back Week #1

Welcome back Class of 2012

Sept. 1, 2011

Introductions

Summer Activities

Handouts

Senior Year Calendar

College Board

Review SAT schedule

Sept. 2, 2011

AVID Breakfast

Binder Building

Week #37

Target: Preparation and Practice. Students will work on preparing for certification and work on their vision for welcoming AVID students to Rogers.

4-30-11

Memorial Day

4-31-11

Tutorial Party- Students will serve the tutors a sit down breakfast.

5-1-11

Presentation Preparation

5-2-11

Student welcome plan. Students will develop a plan to welcome new AVID students to Rogers.

5-3-11

Finish Forest Gump

Week #36 11th AVID

Target: Students will work on their public speaking skills and present their perseverance speeches. Student will also work on their Certification Presentation.

5-22-11

Guest Speaker from Seattle Art Institute

5-23-11

Tutorials

5-24-11

Presentation of Speeches

5-25-11

Tutorials

5-26-11

Finish Speeches and prepare for tutor party.

Week #35 11th AVID

Senior Boards and Last Progress Report

Target: Students will work on evaluating skills by listening to both AVID presentations on perseverance and Senior Interviews and Speeches. All AVID students need to attend Senior Boards on either May 19th or 20th, 2011.

5/16/11

Practice perseverance speeches. Students will practice their three minute perseverance speech in front of two students. Students will use the same evaluation form that is used for senior boards.

5/17/11

Tutorials

5/18/11

Present Perseverance Speeches

5/19/11 Senior Boards

Finish Forest Gump Movie and evaluate perseverance

5/20/11

No Class

Week #34 11th AVID

Target: Public Speaking and Life Lessons- Perseverance

5-9-11

Students will be working on a timed write about perseverance. The following rubric will be used to evaluate speeches on perseverance. Students will work for 100 minutes on a timed write speech that will be presented to the class on Monday May 16, 2011.

Perseverance is a steady effort to maintain a course of action, purpose, or belief, often in spite of difficulty. Write a speech for a school assembly about the meaning of perseverance as it applies to personal success. You may use the following information as well as your own experiences, observations, and/or readings.

The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time you fall. Source: Nelson Mandela

Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever. Source: Lance Armstrong

I would go and look at a stone cutter hammering away at his rock perhaps a hundred times without as much as a crack showing in it. Yet at the hundred and first blow it would split in two, and I knew it was not that blow that did it, but all that had gone before. Source: Jacob A. Riis

Do not think of today's failures, but of the success that may come tomorrow. Remember no effort that we make to attain something beautiful is ever lost. Sometime, somewhere, somehow we shall find that which we seek. Source: Helen Keller

It’s not that I’m so smart; it’s just that I stay with problems longer. Source: Albert Einstein

If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Source: Michael Jordan

5-10-11

Tutorials

5-11-11

Finish Timed Write

5-12-11

Tutorials

5-13-11

Practice Speeches- Peer to peer practice and evaluation.

Week #33 11th AVID

Mayfest Week: Student will have the opportunity to participate in various activities during and after school to celebrate spring. These will include an after school movie, bonfire and carnival.

Monday- Pajama Day
Tuesday- Metal Maynia
Wednesday- Magic Maynia
Thursday- Professional Sports Day
Friday- Mix and Match Maynia

5-2-11

Leadership and inspiration: Forest Gump

5-3-11

Tutorials- Shortened Periods for awards assembly

5-4-11

AP Test Preparation

5-5-11

Tutorials

5-6-11

Breakfast of AP Champions

Week #32 11th AVID

Target: Presenting to a large group, cooperativly learning, writing for understanding and organization.


4-25-11

Students will get into groups and practice their presentations. Presentations will begin on Wednesday and students need to practice presenting the infomation on each of their slides. Students will be evaluated by the rubric handed out on last Monday.

4-26-11

Tutorials

4-27-11

Presentation of "Who inspires you to lead?"

4-28-11

Tutorials

4-29-11

Finish Presentations

Week #31 11th AVID

Target: Essential Skills and Writing Process – use information ethically; use active reading skills; practice “writing to learn” with notes; ask for and give information effectively; contribute effectively to discussion; practice good listening strategies; participate positively in group activities; record information gained by listening; prepare for four-year college admission requirements.

4-18-11

Using the mobile lab students will work on developing their "Who inspires me to lead" project. In pairs students will work on a nine slide power point presentation about seven leaders who inspire them. Every triat on the tree of leadership needs to used and information needs to be presented in quote format. (See Rubric)

4-19-11

Tutorials

4-20-11

Project Work


4-21-11

Tutorial

4-22-11

Finish Projects and summit electronically

Week #30 11th AVID

Target:

4-11-11

Students will begin developing a resume for their portfolio. As part of their development student should begin working on references and work experience. Many students may not have paid work experience, but should look at volunteer work or community experience.

Student will also chose partners for a leadership powerpoint.

4-12-11

Tutorials

4-13-11

Research leaders and their leadership qualities. Students will use the seven leadership qualities listed on the tree of leadership to develop a powerpoint that incorporates pictures and quotes from famous leaders in history.

4-14-11

Tutorials

4-15-11

Leadership research and development

Week #29 11th AVID

Essential Skills and Writing Process – use information ethically; formulate and advance a thesis; produce pieces for different audiences and purposes; use active reading skills; use “six trait” and feedback to edit and revise drafts; prepare for four-year college admission requirements

4-4-11

Students will work on completing the necessary steps to be successful in their prepartion for college. Students will write a rough draft for the "Courage to Grow Scholorship." These rough drafts will be written in research journals.

4-5-11

Tutorials

4-6-11

Four Essential Skills: Students will use the four essential skills to prepare for the American Studies CBA. Students will work individually to find information necessary for a successful CBA.

4-7-11

Tutorials

4-8-11

Grade Check

Week #28 11th AVID

3-21-11

Quick Write: Respond to multicultural story about blue bonnets and Texas. Sacrifice for the greater good. Students will write about an instance where they had to sacrifice something for the greater good. Students will then take their quick writes and exchange them and look critically for passive voice. All passive voice sentences will then be converted to active voice sentences.

3-22-11

Tutorials

3-23-11

Notebook review and analysis

3-24-11

Tutorials

3-25-11

AVID VIDEO and Notebook check

Week #27 11th AVID

3-15-11

Imagine You @ WSU. Student will be attending three different college lectures from professors from Washington State University. They will take Cornell notes and attend three different seminars about financial aid, admissions and a student panel.

3-16-11

Impromptu Speeches

3-17-11

Active and Passive Voice in writing. Students will actively participate in a game to determine active and passive voice. This should help them in determining which writing technique is appropriate in formal writing.

3-18-11

Tutorials

3-19-11

Week #26 11th AVID

3-7-11

No School- Cornell Notes Presentation

3-8-11

Tutorials- Students should write two questions from class that need improvement from the first IPR. All classes will be determined by AVID teacher.

3-9-11

Celebration of Presentation Success- Breakfast- Pancakes, waffles and cereal.

Registration due to Mr. Zentz

3-10-11

Tutorials

3-11-11

Team Building Activity- Students will get into pairs and build a balloon animal mascot from their college of choice. Winning animals will be awarded a prize.

Week #25 11th AVID

2-28-11

Impromptu Speeches- Students will choose random topics from the green hat. They are to talk about the topic without saying um or kay. Student will be evaluated on their speeches.

3-1-11

Tutorials

3-2-11

Registration Discussion- Student will bring their registration forms so that they may ask questions about registration.

Imagine U @ WSU

Registration Questions

Link Today

Finish Impromptu Speeches
HSPE Info.

3-3-11

Tutorials

3-4-11

Work Day

Week #24 11th AVID

Target: Essential Skills – use “writing to learn” with notes; ask for and give information effectively; contribute effectively to discussions; practice listening strategies; behave appropriately in academic and social settings; participate positively in group activities; use “six trait” tools and feedback to edit and revise drafts

2-22-11

Tutorials- Students will work on one question and prepare for group presentation. Each group will run through a practice presentation.

2-23-11

“College Admission Essay” Lesson 5.4 High School Writing Curriculum (Unit 5) Students complete prewriting, first draft and peer or self-edit. File in crate that was created first semester.

Student Led Conferences

2-24-11

Tutorials

Student Led Conferences
2-25-11

Binder Check

AVID Summer Institute Speech
· Watch DVD of student speakers from previous AVID summer institutes
· Review topic and guidelines for upcoming summer institute (instructions found at www.avidonline.org)Write draft of speech using “Three-Part Essay Organizer” Student Handout 3.3 High School Writing (Unit 3)

Week #23 11th AVID

Target: College Entrance – review four-year college admission requirements, produce pieces for different audiences & purposes and use “six trait” tools and feedback to edit and revise drafts

2-14-11

College Admission Essay
· Watch first and last scene of Spanglish for a great example of a personal and engaging college essay“College Admission Essay” Lesson 5.4 High School Writing Curriculum (Unit 5) Students complete prewriting, first draft and peer or self-edit. File in crate that was created first semester.

2-15-11

Tutorials

2-16-11

Review four year plan to make sure schedules for link are ready. Students should review their plan and be prepared to schedule into their classes during the sixty minute link on 2-16-11.

2-17-11

Tutorials

2-18-11

Mid-Winter Break

Week #22 11th AVID

Target: Week 22 focus: College Entrance – review four-year college admission requirements, produce pieces for different audiences & purposes and use “six trait” tools and feedback to edit and revise drafts

2-7-11

College Admission Essay
· Review “College Admission Essay Tips” Activity 2.7 and “Top 10 Tips for Writing the College Essay” Activity 2.8 Preparing for College (Unit 2 )
· Select a topic from those listed on “College Admission Essay Topics” Activity 2.6 Preparing for College (Unit 2) or use an essay topic from a local college

2-8-11

Tutorials- Please use the new tutorial request forms provided in the box.

2-9-11

Group work for presentations.

2-10-11

Tutorials

2-11-11

Mrs. Lee Pope will attend class and see a presentation of our group work. Each group will present a plan to Mrs. Lee-Pope for approval. All students should be ready to explain their plans.

College Application Due with writing prompt questions.

Week #21 11th AVID

Targets: Calculating GPA, Celebrating Success and Organizing Information for professional letters of recommendation.

1-31-11

Students will use their first semester grades to calculate their first semester GPA. All students should know and understand the grade scale and how to calculate.

2-1-11

1/2 Day celebration of first semester- Waffle Feed

2-2-11

Students will build and organize important information that is essential for letters of recommendation. Student will all be given a file and four forms that must be completed to help potential letters writers in understanding the whole student.

2-3-11

Tutorials

2-4-11

Students will be broke randomly into three groups. Each group has the task of preparing a presentation for one of three events.

Feb. 25th, 2011 9th Grade Registration:
Ballou Jacob Pack, Krissi Klingler and Samantha Robinson
Stahl Monika Summerville, Joe Tabao and Chevelle Woodard

Feb. 28th, 2011 Rogers High School Curriculum Fair
Kurtis Everett, Parker Williamson, Chris Galaviz, Brandon Avalos and Mariah Nau

March 7th, 2011 Staff Development Day
Jon Seo, Hilaree Hampton, Max McIntosh, Ronnie Rocha and Tylor Reighard

Week #20 11th AVID

Target: Develop test taking strategies, learn the eight essential skills not learned in school, and work cooperatively on team activities.

1-24-11

Students will examine the eight essential skills not learned in school. These would include the following.

How to make people like you and network.
How to speed read and use audio files to your advantage.
How to set goals and manage time.
How to read a financial statement.
How to negotiate and not get taken advantage of.
How to succeed in life.
How to spread an idea.

Information from:

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1-26-11

Tutorials

1-27-11

Multiply Choice test taking strategies

1-28-11

Team Building

Week #19 11th AVID

Target: Focused note taking, tutorial prep. and team building

1-17-11

Happy Birthday MLK!!!!!!

1-18-11

Tutorials

1-19-11

Cornell Note Activities- Effective study habits for final preparation. Students will examine the methods that work best for them when studying for a final.

1-20-11

Tutorials

1-21-11

Career Building: Resume

Week #18 11th AVID

Target: Career Exploration and Semester Preparedness

1-10-11

Career Exploration: Students will use the mobile computer lab to research three careers and the the qualification necessary for employment. Student will used focused note taking skills to write their findings in their research log.

1-11-11

Tutorials

1-12-11

Semester Grade Check- Students will have a sit down conversation about finishing their first semester strong. Some students will develop a plan of action to raise grades and others will be placed on a plan of improvement.

1-13-11

Tutorials

1-14-11

PSAT College Board Work with mobile lab.

Week #17 11th AVID

Weekly Target: Goals setting, reading strategies and PSAT info.

Happy New Year!!!!!

1-3-11

New Years Resolutions: Goal setting and the breaking of bad habits.

1. Be realistic and set goals that are achievable. Winning the lottery, is probably not realistic.

2. Describe your resolution in specific terms. Instead of saying, "I do not want to be lazy." Instead opt for "I want to get more exercise or I want to watch less television."

3. Break large goals into smaller goals. Example: Commit to losing weight by agreeing to join a gym and attend regularly.

4. Find alternatives to a behavior you want to change and make this part of your resolutions plan. So you want to improve your math grade, what are some realistic ways to improve your math grade. Stay once a week, study with a friend, ask questions in class.

5. Above all, aim for things that are truly important to you, not things that you ought to do or someone else expects of you.

1-4-11

Tutorials

1-5-11

PQRST- Reading strategy. What makes an effective tutorial? Students will use this new reading strategy to analyze what makes an effective tutorial.

1-6-11

Tutorials

1-7-11

PSAT College Board Login- Mrs. Lee-Pope