AVID 9

Course Number(s): N402011
Length: 2 Semester (4 Credits)
Prerequisites: Students must complete an AVID application and interview to be considered for the program.
Grade: 9

Some students will have previous experience with AVID, and some students will be experiencing AVID for the first time.  Either way, the ninth grade AVID Elective course will serve as a reivew of the AVID philosophy and strategies.  Students will work on academic and personal goals and communication, adjusting to the high school setting.  Students will increase awareness of their personal contributions to their learning, as well as their involvement in their school and community.  There is an emphasis on analytical writing, focusing on personal goals and thesis writing.  Students will work in collaborative settings, learning how to participate in collegial discussions and use sources tos upport their ideas and opinions.  College research will include financial topics and building their knowledge on colleges and careers of interest.