Monday

Warm-Up Write 2 sentences about this quote:

Welcome to 9th Grade AVID Assignments Due: College Poster Presentations DUE TODAY Binder Checks – THIS FRIDAY, notes must be dated from 8/20 – 8/31 Monday Aug 28, 2017 Today’s Agenda: Warm-Up Present College Posters Essential Question: How do I effectively present information to my classmates? Objective: I will practice my speaking skills by presenting my college poster to my class.

Grading Rubric for Presentations Grading Based On: Possible Points Your Points Content (5 points each) Location of College Size of College Environment Admissions Requirements Academics College Expenses Financial Aid Housing Facilities Activities   50 Presentation Makes eye contact with audience Speaks loudly, clearly, and with enthusiasm 30 Visual Appeal Poster is neat and visually appealing Posters has at least 6 pictures 20 Total 100

Tuesday

Warm-Up Write 2 sentences about this quote:

Welcome to 9th Grade AVID Assignments Due: Tuesday Aug 28, 2018 Binder Checks – THIS FRIDAY, notes must be dated from 8/21 – 8/31 – 75 points Today’s Agenda: Warm-up Finish College Poster presentations Prepare TRFs with groups with brainteaser questions Essential Question: How do I effectively present information to my classmates? Objective: I will practice my speaking skills by presenting my college poster to my class.

Wednesday/ Thursday

Warm-Up – List the 7 “Things to do when you are done with tutorials” – You can refer to your notes

Welcome to 9th Grade AVID Assignments Due: Binder Checks – THIS FRIDAY, notes must be dated from 8/20 – 8/31 – 75 points Wed/Thu Aug 29/30, 2018 Today’s Agenda: Warm-up Update agendas GPA #1 Academic Contracts Brain teaser Tutorials Essential Question: How do I use collaborative inquiry to improve my learning? Objective: I will practice filling out a TRF and participating in a tutorial in groups.

GPA #1 Look up your graded on Infinite Campus – if you do not have the app on your phone, you can use my computer Use the grade titles “Mid-quarter progress” Calculate your current GPA based on the progress report grades that were posted Friday Use straight points – no extra /weighted points for honors classes On the back – #1 – ESTIMATE your GPA from the last quarter of 8th grade

Academic Contracts You will get a contract for ANY D’s or F’s We do academic contracts after each progress report and quarter grade DUE dates (add to your agenda if you are on a contract) Friday – 9/7 – Front page signatures due – 10 points Friday – 9/7 – Week 1 signatures due – 10 points Friday – 9/14 – Week 2 signatures due – 10 points Friday – 9/21 – Week 3 signatures due – 10 points If, at the end of Week 1, your grades are all C’s or above, you do NOT have to go on to Week 2

Friday

Welcome to 9th Grade AVID Assignments Due: Friday August 31, 2018 TODAY - Binder Checks, notes must be dated from 8/21 – 8/31 – 75 points Today’s Agenda: No Warm-up Binder Checks Essential Question: How do I stay organized? Objective: I will have my binder checked in class to make sure my notes and materials are organized.