AVID 11

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AVID 11

Standards

Fall Semester

Unit Title

The Foundations of Junior Rigor
Setting the Standard for Excellence

The Deep Dive into Research & Exploration
Synthesizing Information & Planning the Path

Time

9 weeks

9 weeks

Understandings

  • Goal setting for GPA/Rank (short term/long term goals); mastering the "Inquiry" level of Cornell Notes; rigorous Tutorial participation.
  • PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; analyzing question stems; practicing timed writing and reading passages.
  • Engaging in high-level Socratic Seminars on complex texts; refining Philosophical Chairs techniques.
  • Building a preliminary list of 10 colleges; exploring college websites for admission requirements.
  • Initiating the Junior Research Paper; conducting database searches; evaluating source credibility.
  • Drafting a professional resume; practicing elevator pitches; Mock Interviews with peers or staff.
  • Virtual or in-person college visits; attending college fairs; beginning the "Brag Sheet."
  • Understanding the "Sticker Price" vs. "Net Price"; introduction to scholarship types and merit aid.

Ongoing Activities

  • Monday/Wednesday: AVID Curriculum (Junior Seminar, SAT Prep, Research Skills).
  • Tuesday/Thursday: Tutorials (Focusing on higher-level 2 and 3 questions).
  • Friday: Teambuilding, Guest Speakers, or Portfolio Maintenance.

 

 

 

Spring Semester

Unit Title

Execution & Portfolio Building
Evidence of Growth & Future Readiness

The Bridge to Senior Year
Transitioning from Junior to Graduate!

Time

9 weeks

9 weeks

Understandings

  • Completing the Junior Research Paper; drafting the first version of the College Personal Statement.
  • Taking the SAT/ACT; analyzing results to identify areas for improvement before senior year.
  • Reading and annotating complex academic journals and college-level expository texts.
  • Planning and leading a service-learning project or a campus-wide AVID awareness event.
  • Finalizing the Junior ePortfolio; organizing evidence of WICOR strategies used throughout the year.
  • Identifying summer enrichment programs, internships, or volunteer work to bolster applications.
  • Leading Collaborative Study Groups (CSGs) for younger AVID students; peer-reviewing senior essays.
  • End-of-year reflection on growth; setting specific SMART goals for the first 90 days of Senior year.

Ongoing Activities

  • Monday/Wednesday: AVID Curriculum (Junior Seminar, SAT Prep, Research Skills).
  • Tuesday/Thursday: Tutorials (Focusing on higher-level 2 and 3 questions).
  • Friday: Teambuilding, Guest Speakers, or Portfolio Maintenance.