Southwest Magnet High School & Law Academy
AVID 10th
Regina Morris Evans
Room 2007
“Patriot Pride”
Course Description/Purpose / Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is a college preparatory program for students that demonstrate promise and potential.Students may apply for AVID at any point during the first three years of high school.The AVID program consists of key components to prepare students for acceptance to and success in four-year colleges and universities.The components include intensive writing practice, strategies for success, tutorials, and college visits.
Course Goals/Learning Objectives / Students will
· Develop time management, organizational and study skills, and the habits of mind necessary for academic success and excellence.
· Demonstrate capacity and commitment to engage in critical thought, discussion, and writing.
· Register for and successfully complete college preparatory and college equivalent coursework.
· Actively participate in the college search, application and acceptance process and career exploration.
· Participate in activities, programs and service outside the AVID classroom.
Prerequisites/Technology Use / AVID requires an application and interview process prior to registering for the course.
Required Textbooks/Equipment / Students are required to maintain the AVID binder and come to class prepared with their binder, writing materials, agenda, tutorial sheets and other items as directed by the AVID teacher.
Classroom Procedures/Policies / Late Work
Late work will be accepted. However, 25 points will be deducted. It is imperative that assignments be submitted when due.
Tutorials
Missed tutorials will result in a grade of zero. Students will be allowed to complete assignments during STEP. However, student can only obtain 50 points for these assignments.
Classroom Policies and Procedures
· All school policies and procedures are followed in this classroom.
· No hats, coats, beepers, electronics, headphones, radio/CD players, cell phones, magazines, food or drink.
· Students are expected to be in class on time. Tardiness is a disruption to the classroom. If you are late, wait quietly at the door.
· Passes are a privilege and can be denied.
Student Code of Conduct / All students are expected to adhere to the Southwest High School Patriot Pride Matrix and Bibb County Code of Conduct, designed to promote a safe and respectful learning environment. For more information about your rights and responsibilities consult your Southwest Student/Parent Handbook.
Tutorial Component / Two days a week, students will be tutored in assigned subject areas. Students are assigned to certain tutorial groups based on need. Conferences with students and progress report grades will be taken into consideration before tutorial placement. This is not a study hall or a time to simply do homework. These sessions are used to discuss class notes, review for tests, and solve difficult homework problems. Tutors are mainly college students who are here to guide discussions, not hand out answers, and they are to be treated with respect.
Academic Integrity: Plagiarism/Consequences / Honor Before Grades
Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Forms of academic dishonesty include plagiarism, cheating, fabrication and grade tampering. At your request, the teacher will provide more detailed descriptions of academic dishonesty.
It is expected that members of this class will observe strict policies of academic honesty and will be respectful of each other. Any instances in which cheating, including plagiarism and unauthorized use of copyrighted materials, computer accounts, or someone else’s work is determined, student will receive a grade of zero for assignment and will participate in a parent/teacher conference.
Academic Probation / A student will be placed on academic probation once course grade(s) fall below a 75. Student will be required to attend STEP daily until the next grading period. No Exceptions!!! Participation in AVID events may also be limited.
Fieldtrips / AVID students will participate in several field trips during the school year. Participation is not guaranteed. Student must maintain satisfactory academic progress and behavior. In addition, students and parent are expected to participate in AVID workshops. Failure to do so will result in the student being excluded from trips.
Additional Guidelines / · The students in AVID function like a family. We all need to take responsibility for helping one another set and achieve goals. Students will be asked to help tutor one another, and participate in fund-raisers and community events. These tasks should be undertaken cheerfully and enthusiastically.
· Because there are tutoring days, talking in the classroom is necessary. Students need to remember that although discussion is fundamental to the tutoring process, the room needs to be quiet enough for everyone to study.
· Students need to arrive to class on time with the needed materials (binders, paper, planner…) for the day.
· My desk and its contents are off limits to students without my permission.
· All students should help clean and straighten the room before leaving for their next class.
· In the event of my absence I expect you to follow all classroom guidelines.
Fire Drills / · AVID students will stop work and listen for instructions from teacher.
· Students will line up at the door and exit quietly.
· Teacher will escort students outside. All students are expected to be with the class. Failure to do so may result in Office Referral.
Grading Procedure All work in AVID Elective is important. However assignments will fall under certain categories. The grading procedure is as follows:
Assessments 50% (TRF, Binder, Cornell Notes, Agenda & Projects)
Assignment 35% (Essays, Quick writes & Daily Assignments)
Homework 15% (Community Services)
Final Exam 20%
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Classroom Routines and Procedures
Entering the classroom—quietly enter the room and gather supplies needed for the day.
Beginning work—make sure you read the board every day.
Attendance—there should be no talking during attendance.
Announcements—respect is given to announcements. There should be no talking during this time.
Tardy—when you come to class late there is no need to beat on the door. Knock and wait patiently for the door to be opened.
Absences/Make-up procedures—It is your responsibility to make-up all assignments. TRF must be made up during 8th Period only.
Teacher's attention signal—Teacher will use a variety of techniques to signal your attention such as….if you hear my voice clap once, if you hear my voice clap twice.
Getting out of your seat—you don’t need my permission to leave your seat. However, you shouldn’t disturb myself or others.
Assignments—they are due at the end of class unless otherwise noted.
Getting supplies—please gather all supplies before class starts. I will not wait for you to gather supplies.
Sharpening pencils—this should be done before class starts.
Leaving the room—please handle all of your business prior to coming to class. I need you in class during the entire 50 minutes.
Snacks/Water—there will not be any eating in the room unless it is given by me. This includes breakfast and lunch.
Restroom—Please use the restroom during the change of class. If there is a true emergency, please don’t disrupt instruction. Quietly get my attention and I will deal with situation.
How to head papers—your name, date and class period should be at the top of your paper or handout.
Passing in homework/assignments—papers should be place in the appropriate basket on the back table.
Asking questions—if you have a question, please raise your hand and be recognized before you speak.
Getting help—if you need help, please raise your hand and be recognized
Finishing work early—if you finish early, complete your agenda and/or make sure your binder is organized.
Visitors to the room—this is a time for you to talk quietly with your neighbor. You must remain seated until class resumes.
Responding to fire drills, "codes", or other alerts—this doesn’t mean you jump up and run out the door. Please wait for the teacher to dismiss you. It is your responsibility to find the teacher during these drills.
Cleaning the room—you are expected to clean behind yourself at the end of each period. We will always engage positively with your environment.
Dismissal—the teacher will dismiss you from class not the bell.
Southwest Magnet High School & Law Academy
AVID
Regina Morris Evans
Room 2007
“Patriot Pride”
I have read and understand the information present to me in the syllabus. In addition, I understand my role and responsibilities.
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