Study Groups

Big Idea: At the halfway point of high school, how am I doing in meeting my goals of being ready for college and/or a career? 

After today I should be able to: identify (Costa’s Level 1) the importance of setting short- and long-term goals in relation to my career aspirations and evaluate (Costa’s Level 2) my own skills and interests. 

Agenda:

1. Study groups. Let me know who is in your group and what you will work on.

Homework:

1. None

SMARTER goals

Big Idea: At the halfway point of high school, how am I doing in meeting my goals of being ready for college and/or a career? 

After today I should be able to: identify (Costa’s Level 1) the importance of setting short- and long-term goals in relation to my career aspirations and evaluate (Costa’s Level 2) my own skills and interests. 

Agenda:

1. If you need to, find the part in the video about SMARTER goals. You can also look at your notes.
2. You will create a one-pager about your SMARTER goal.
1. Fold a piece of paper into four squares.
2. In the top right square, write the word SMARTER and fill in the information for each letter for a goal you can accomplish by the end of the school year. Here is an image to help you out if you are having trouble.
3. In the top left box, write down steps you will do or habits you will need to form in order to achieve the goal.
4. In the bottom right box, write a few sentences about why this goal has been hard for you to achieve in the past.
5. In the bottom left box, draw or trace a picture of you achieving your goal and getting the reward you chose. You can also use emojis if you want.
3. Take notes on this video for our second set of AVID notes. You will have a full binder check on Friday.
1. EQ: What habits do high performing students have that I may be missing?

Homework:

1. None

Study Groups

Big Idea: At the halfway point of high school, how am I doing in meeting my goals of being ready for college and/or a career? 

After today I should be able to: identify (Costa’s Level 1) the importance of setting short- and long-term goals in relation to my career aspirations and evaluate (Costa’s Level 2) my own skills and interests. 

Agenda:

1. Study groups. Let me know who is in your group and what you will work on.

Homework:

1. None

PSAT

Big Idea: At the halfway point of high school, how am I doing in meeting my goals of being ready for college and/or a career? 

After today I should be able to: identify (Costa’s Level 1) the importance of setting short- and long-term goals in relation to my career aspirations and evaluate (Costa’s Level 2) my own skills and interests. 

Agenda:

1. Today most students take the PSAT.
2. Goal setting notes for AVID

Homework:

1. None

Goal Setting Day 1

Big Idea: At the halfway point of high school, how am I doing in meeting my goals of being ready for college and/or a career? 

After today I should be able to: identify (Costa’s Level 1) the importance of setting short- and long-term goals in relation to my career aspirations and evaluate (Costa’s Level 2) my own skills and interests. 

Agenda:

1. Fill out TRF for tutorials on Wednesday.
2. Fill out the pre-unit prompts about goal setting. Share your thoughts with your partner.
3. Individual reflection: What have you accomplished so far?
4. Goal setting outline
5. Meet with your assigned group and share you experiences with goals.
6. Goal setting notes for AVID

Homework:

1. None

Fun Friday

Big Idea: Building Community through doing things together.

After today I should be able to: 

Agenda:

1. We will continue our movie from last week.

Homework:

1. None.

Tutorial Day

Big Idea: Work in groups to understand information.

After today I should be able to: 

Agenda:

1. You will be in the same groups as our last tutorial session. Decide who will go first.  Get through as many tutorials as you can.
2. You will turn in your TRF at the end of the period.

Homework:

1. None.

Getting ready for Tutorials and Binder check

Big Idea: What private schools are around me? 

After today I should be able to: identify the information about my school and plan the layout for my college door.

Agenda:

1. Complete TRF.
2. Take notes on how to be good at small talk.
3. Prepare for full binder check this Friday. You will need two AVID notes and 8 academic notes.
4. The rest of the time you can work on assignments that need to get done. You can break into groups and work on common assignments.

Homework:

1. None

College Doors Final Day

Big Idea: What private schools are around me? 

After today I should be able to: identify the information about my school and plan the layout for my college door.

Agenda:

1. College Doors are due on Wednesday.
2. Your college doors must have the following information:
1. Name of the college in large, bold letters
2. Location - city and state where it's located
3. Size - student enrollment, physical size of campus
4. Academics - popular majors, special programs, academics the school is known for
5. Admissions - acceptance rate, average test scores, important deadlines
6. Cost - tuition, room and board for one year
7. School colors, logo, and mascot
3. Your door must have FIVE of the following:
1. Fun facts - school history, traditions, alumni, etc.
2. Student demographics - gender ratio, geographic diversity, etc.
3. Campus features - libraries, athletic facilities, dorms, food options
4. Student organizations - academic clubs, cultural groups, Greek life chapters
5. Athletics - division level, conference, mascot, big sports rivals
6. Academics - research opportunities, study abroad options, career services
7. Campus culture - political leanings, religious affiliation, party scene
8. City features - outdoor activities, public transportation, dining/shopping
9. Housing - dorm options, Greek life housing, off-campus apartments
10. Statistics - graduation rate, average post-grad salaries, notable alumni
11. Application requirements - required tests, essays, recommendation letters
12. Admissions process - Early Action/Decision, Regular Decision deadlines
13. Financial aid - average aid package, merit scholarships available
14. Campus events - homecoming, family weekend, traditions

Homework:

1. None

College Doors day 6

Big Idea: What private schools are around me? 

After today I should be able to: identify the information about my school and plan the layout for my college door.

Agenda:

1. College Doors are due on Wednesday.
2. Your college doors must have the following information:
1. Name of the college in large, bold letters
2. Location - city and state where it's located
3. Size - student enrollment, physical size of campus
4. Academics - popular majors, special programs, academics the school is known for
5. Admissions - acceptance rate, average test scores, important deadlines
6. Cost - tuition, room and board for one year
7. School colors, logo, and mascot
3. Your door must have FIVE of the following:
1. Fun facts - school history, traditions, alumni, etc.
2. Student demographics - gender ratio, geographic diversity, etc.
3. Campus features - libraries, athletic facilities, dorms, food options
4. Student organizations - academic clubs, cultural groups, Greek life chapters
5. Athletics - division level, conference, mascot, big sports rivals
6. Academics - research opportunities, study abroad options, career services
7. Campus culture - political leanings, religious affiliation, party scene
8. City features - outdoor activities, public transportation, dining/shopping
9. Housing - dorm options, Greek life housing, off-campus apartments
10. Statistics - graduation rate, average post-grad salaries, notable alumni
11. Application requirements - required tests, essays, recommendation letters
12. Admissions process - Early Action/Decision, Regular Decision deadlines
13. Financial aid - average aid package, merit scholarships available
14. Campus events - homecoming, family weekend, traditions

Homework:

1. None

Fun Friday

Big Idea: Building Community through playing games

After today I should be able to: 

Agenda:

1. Movie Day

Homework:

1. None.

College Doors Day 5

Big Idea: What private schools are around me? 

After today I should be able to: identify the information about my school and plan the layout for my college door.

Agenda:

1. Your college doors must have the following information:
1. Name of the college in large, bold letters
2. Location - city and state where it's located
3. Size - student enrollment, physical size of campus
4. Academics - popular majors, special programs, academics the school is known for
5. Admissions - acceptance rate, average test scores, important deadlines
6. Cost - tuition, room and board for one year
7. School colors, logo, and mascot
2. Your door must have FIVE of the following:
1. Fun facts - school history, traditions, alumni, etc.
2. Student demographics - gender ratio, geographic diversity, etc.
3. Campus features - libraries, athletic facilities, dorms, food options
4. Student organizations - academic clubs, cultural groups, Greek life chapters
5. Athletics - division level, conference, mascot, big sports rivals
6. Academics - research opportunities, study abroad options, career services
7. Campus culture - political leanings, religious affiliation, party scene
8. City features - outdoor activities, public transportation, dining/shopping
9. Housing - dorm options, Greek life housing, off-campus apartments
10. Statistics - graduation rate, average post-grad salaries, notable alumni
11. Application requirements - required tests, essays, recommendation letters
12. Admissions process - Early Action/Decision, Regular Decision deadlines
13. Financial aid - average aid package, merit scholarships available
14. Campus events - homecoming, family weekend, traditions

Homework:

1. None

College Doors Day 4

Big Idea: What private schools are around me? 

After today I should be able to: identify the information about my school and plan the layout for my college door.

Agenda:

1. Your college doors must have the following information:
1. Name of the college in large, bold letters
2. Location - city and state where it's located
3. Size - student enrollment, physical size of campus
4. Academics - popular majors, special programs, academics the school is known for
5. Admissions - acceptance rate, average test scores, important deadlines
6. Cost - tuition, room and board for one year
7. School colors, logo, and mascot
2. Your door must have FIVE of the following:
1. Fun facts - school history, traditions, alumni, etc.
2. Student demographics - gender ratio, geographic diversity, etc.
3. Campus features - libraries, athletic facilities, dorms, food options
4. Student organizations - academic clubs, cultural groups, Greek life chapters
5. Athletics - division level, conference, mascot, big sports rivals
6. Academics - research opportunities, study abroad options, career services
7. Campus culture - political leanings, religious affiliation, party scene
8. City features - outdoor activities, public transportation, dining/shopping
9. Housing - dorm options, Greek life housing, off-campus apartments
10. Statistics - graduation rate, average post-grad salaries, notable alumni
11. Application requirements - required tests, essays, recommendation letters
12. Admissions process - Early Action/Decision, Regular Decision deadlines
13. Financial aid - average aid package, merit scholarships available
14. Campus events - homecoming, family weekend, traditions

Homework:

1. None

College Doors Day 3

Big Idea: What private schools are around me? 

After today I should be able to: identify the information about my school and plan the layout for my college door.

Agenda:

1. Your college doors must have the following information:
1. Name of the college in large, bold letters
2. Location - city and state where it's located
3. Size - student enrollment, physical size of campus
4. Academics - popular majors, special programs, academics the school is known for
5. Admissions - acceptance rate, average test scores, important deadlines
6. Cost - tuition, room and board for one year
7. School colors, logo, and mascot
2. Your door must have FIVE of the following:
1. Fun facts - school history, traditions, alumni, etc.
2. Student demographics - gender ratio, geographic diversity, etc.
3. Campus features - libraries, athletic facilities, dorms, food options
4. Student organizations - academic clubs, cultural groups, Greek life chapters
5. Athletics - division level, conference, mascot, big sports rivals
6. Academics - research opportunities, study abroad options, career services
7. Campus culture - political leanings, religious affiliation, party scene
8. City features - outdoor activities, public transportation, dining/shopping
9. Housing - dorm options, Greek life housing, off-campus apartments
10. Statistics - graduation rate, average post-grad salaries, notable alumni
11. Application requirements - required tests, essays, recommendation letters
12. Admissions process - Early Action/Decision, Regular Decision deadlines
13. Financial aid - average aid package, merit scholarships available
14. Campus events - homecoming, family weekend, traditions

Homework:

1. None