1. Monday

2. Warm-Up – WEEK 29
Write THREE sentences about what this quote means to you or how you can apply it in your own life.

3. Welcome to 9th Grade AVID
Assignments Due:
Interview Cornell Notes – DUE Tuesday (unless you finish in class Monday)
Mock Interviews – Block Day
Binder Check – FRIDAY
Week 3 Academic Contracts - Friday
Today’s Agenda:
Monday
March 6, 2017
Warm-Up
Finish College Week Learning Log/ Reflection – turn it in
Fill out “Caught You” teacher awards
Take Cornell Notes about what to do AFTER an interview
Write Questions and Summary for Cornell Notes
Essential Question:
What do I do after I interview?
Objective:
I will be able to list steps to follow up after the interview.

5. Community Service Opportunity
Chandler Rotary Track meet on Fri & Sat March 24-25th. Students will be working in the concession stands selling food items.
There are several time slots available for students to work both days; students in the past have signed up for the entire day as well.
8:30 am – 1:00 pm
1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
With the event being the weekend of the 2nd week of intercession, we will need to have all of the slots filled up before we go to break. There is a sign up sheet in Sr. Gray’s classroom (303). Students can stop by anytime to get more information and to sign up.

6. College Week Live 5 minutes Complete the Learning Log on the back
Turn in to the class basket

7. “Caught You” Teacher Awards
5 minutes
Name of teacher
AVID strategy used - choose ONE of the bullet points on the back of the award
Describe the lesson/activity
What made it great?
Write YOUR name and today’s date
When you are done, get our your Interview Cornell Notes

8. After the Interview

9. Why You Might Not Get Hired
Bad first impression (sloppy appearance, not dressed appropriately)
Incomplete application and/or misspelled words
Came in to ask for job with friends
Had a bad attitude when asking for a job
Did not speak clearly, use correct English, or chewed gum while talking
Did not seem to want the job

10. Why You Might Not Get Hired
Was not prepared to fill out application (did not bring pen or resume)
Did not have a knowledge of the business or products
Did not show persistence (did not return to check back)
Was fired from the last job
Did not show up to the interview on time

11. Tip # 1: Follow-up Call
“This is John Q. Student. I interviewed for the cashier position one week ago. Mr. Smith mentioned that he would be reaching a decision by Monday, which was yesterday, and would let me know. Has he made his decision yet?”

12. Tip # 2: Thank You Letter – e-mail
32156 Orange Ave
Nuevo, CA 92567
March 14, 20__
Mr. Clarke,
District Scholars Coordinator
Nuview Bridge Early College High School
30401 Reservoir Ave
Dear Mr. Clarke,
Thank you for taking the time to interview me for the tutor position at Nuview Bridge Early College High School. After talking with you, I am very interested in becoming a member of your staff.
I have the skills needed to be an effective tutor. My volunteer experience at church and experience as a peer tutor in my own high school classes has given me the confidence needed to succeed as a tutor. I am dependable, punctual, and will be an asset to your Scholars program.
It would be my pleasure to work at Nuview Bridge Early College High School. Should you choose another applicant for this position, please keep me in mind for any future job openings. My home phone number is (951) 928 – 8498.
Sincerely,
John Q. Student
Paragraph #1: Thank you for interview
Paragraph #2: Restate your skills and experience
Paragraph #3: Ask for the job

13. Benefits of a Thank You Letter
It shows you have follow up skills
Builds a relationship with company
Puts name in front of employer again
Might be enough to convince employer to give you the job

14. Finish Cornell Notes
Write a minimum of 8 questions in the left hand column
Write a 5 sentence summary
Make sure your notes are stapled together
Turn them in to the class basket

15. Tuesday

16. Warm-Up – WEEK 29
If you did not turn in your interview Cornell Notes yesterday, put them in the basket BEFORE you start your Warm-Up
Write THREE sentences about what this quote means to you or how you can apply it in your own life.

17. Welcome to 9th Grade AVID
Assignments Due:
Mock Interviews – Block Day
Binder Check – FRIDAY
Week 3 Academic Contracts - Friday
Today’s Agenda:
Tuesday
March 7, 2017
Warm-Up
Practice interview questions with clock partners
Essential Question:
How can I have a successful interview?
Objective:
I will practice answering interview questions with partners.

18. Mock Interviews NEXT CLASS

19. Mock Interviews NEXT CLASS
You will be interviewed by a panel of 4-6 students
You will be asked 5 out of the 10 Practice Interview Questions
You must be in professional dress before class – You will not be allowed to go change during class time

20. Practice Interview Questions with Clock partners
Get your Practice Interview Questions out of the AVID section of your binder
Write your name at the top of the Practice Interview Checklist
Get with your 7:00 partner – exchange Checklists and write YOUR name on your partners paper for Interviewer #1
Decide who will go first, and who will go second. You will BOTH interview each other
After you have both interviewed each other, have a discussion about what you did well and what you need to improve on
You will have 8 minutes with each partner

21. Practice Interview Questions with Clock partners
Get with your 8:00 partner – exchange Checklists and write YOUR name on your partners paper for Interviewer #1
Decide who will go first, and who will go second. You will BOTH interview each other
After you have both interviewed each other, have a discussion about what you did well and what you need to improve on
You will have 8 minutes with each partner

22. Practice Interview Questions with Clock partners
Get with your 9:00 partner – exchange Checklists and write YOUR name on your partners paper for Interviewer #1
Decide who will go first, and who will go second. You will BOTH interview each other
After you have both interviewed each other, have a discussion about what you did well and what you need to improve on
You will have 8 minutes with each partner

23. Practice Interview Questions with Clock partners
Get with your 10:00 partner – exchange Checklists and write YOUR name on your partners paper for Interviewer #1
Decide who will go first, and who will go second. You will BOTH interview each other
After you have both interviewed each other, have a discussion about what you did well and what you need to improve on
You will have 8 minutes with each partner

24. Wednesday/ Thursday

25. Warm-Up
Write 3 sentences about what this quote means to you or how you can apply it in your own life.

26. Welcome to 9th Grade AVID
Assignments Due:
Mock Interviews – Block Day
Binder Check – FRIDAY
Week 3 Academic Contracts - Friday
Today’s Agenda:
Wed/Thu
March 7/8, 2017
Warm-up
Mock Interviews
Essential Question:
How can I prepare to have a successful interview?
Objective:
I will participate in a mock interview.

27. Friday

28. Warm-Up
Write 3 sentences about what this quote means to you or how you can apply it in your own life.

29. Welcome to 9th Grade AVID
Assignments Due:
Fri
March 10, 2017
Binder Check – FRIDAY
Week 3 Academic Contracts - Friday
Today’s Agenda:
Warm-up
Binder Checks
Academic Contract Checks
Essential Question:
How can I make sure I am staying organized?
Objective:
1) I will have my binder checked by my peers and my teacher.

30. All notes must be dated between 2/27 – 3/10
Binder Checks
Meet with your 2:00 partner
Pull out your binder grade check form from the sheet protector and exchange with your partner
Fill in the date (3/10)
All notes must be dated between 2/27 – 3/10

31. Class #1 10 points/5 points each
Regular Cornell Notes:
Heading – 1point
Essential Question – 1 point
Questions on the left – 1 point
Notes – 1 point
Summary – 1 point
Cornell half sheet attached to class worksheet:
Questions on the half sheet – 1 point
Notes attached – 1 point
Learning Log
Heading – ½ point
Essential Question – ½ point
Minimum of 8 sentences – ½ a point each for 4 points

32. Class #2 10 points/5 points each
Regular Cornell Notes:
Heading – 1point
Essential Question – 1 point
Questions on the left – 1 point
Notes – 1 point
Summary – 1 point
Cornell half sheet attached to class worksheet:
Questions on the half sheet – 1 point
Notes attached – 1 point
Learning Log
Heading – ½ point
Essential Question – ½ point
Minimum of 8 sentences – ½ a point each for 4 points

33. Class #3 10 points/5 points each
Regular Cornell Notes:
Heading – 1point
Essential Question – 1 point
Questions on the left – 1 point
Notes – 1 point
Summary – 1 point
Cornell half sheet attached to class worksheet:
Questions on the half sheet – 1 point
Notes attached – 1 point
Learning Log
Heading – ½ point
Essential Question – ½ point
Minimum of 8 sentences – ½ a point each for 4 points

34. Class #4 10 points/5 points each
Regular Cornell Notes:
Heading – 1point
Essential Question – 1 point
Questions on the left – 1 point
Notes – 1 point
Summary – 1 point
Cornell half sheet attached to class worksheet:
Questions on the half sheet – 1 point
Notes attached – 1 point
Learning Log
Heading – ½ point
Essential Question – ½ point
Minimum of 8 sentences – ½ a point each for 4 points

35. Class #5 10 points/5 points each
Regular Cornell Notes:
Heading – 1point
Essential Question – 1 point
Questions on the left – 1 point
Notes – 1 point
Summary – 1 point
Cornell half sheet attached to class worksheet:
Questions on the half sheet – 1 point
Notes attached – 1 point
Learning Log
Heading – ½ point
Essential Question – ½ point
Minimum of 8 sentences – ½ a point each for 4 points

36. Planner – 15 points possible
Check the weeks of 3/6-3/10
There should be something written in EVERY square
For every blank square, take away 1 point

37. Neatness/Organization – 5 points
For every loose paper in their binder not in the proper class section take off 1 point

38. Required Materials – 5 points
Take off 1 point each if they are missing any of the following materials in their pencil pouch:
2 pencils
2 pens
2 highlighters
USB drive
Notebook/filler paper

39. Total points Add up their score and write it in the last column
Write your initials, acknowledging that you have graded your partner’s binder completely and accurately
Turn in your Binder Check Grade form to the front table