Office Hours: During lunch and

by appointment before/after school 2015-2016

AVID 9
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 9
students participate in activities that Some students will have previous experience with AVID at
incorporate strategies focused on
the middle grades, and some students will be
writing, inquiry, collaboration,
organization and reading to support experiencing AVID for the rst >me. Either way, the ninth
their academic growth. grade AVID Elec>ve course will serve as a review of the
AVID philosophy and strategies. Students will work on
Grading academic and personal goals and communica>on,
adjus>ng to the high school seDng. Students will increase
WICOR Curriculum: 50%
awareness of their personal contribu>ons to their
Tutorials: 40% learning, as well as their involvement in their school and
community. There is an emphasis on analy>cal wri>ng,
Binder Evals, etc.: 10% focusing on personal goals and thesis wri>ng. Students
will work in collabora>ve seDngs, learning how to
Websites par>cipate in collegial discussions and use sources to
Canvas: cvilleschools.
support their ideas and opinions. Students will prepare
instructure.com/courses/6761
for and par>cipate in college entrance and placement
exams, while rening study skills and test- taking, note-
CHS AVID: blackknightavid. taking, and research techniques. They will take an ac>ve
weebly.com role in eld trip and guest speaker prepara>ons and
presenta>ons. Their college research will include nancial
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topics and building their knowledge on colleges and
careers of interest.
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 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.