Course Standards
General Course Information and Notes
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Major Concepts/Content: Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is an academic elective course that prepares students for college readiness and success, and it is scheduled during the regular school day as a year-long course. Each week, students receive instruction that utilizes a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum provided by AVID Center, tutor-facilitated study groups, motivational activities, and academic success skills. In AVID, students participate in activities that incorporate strategies focused on writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading to support their academic growth. Additionally, students engage in activities centered around exploring college and career opportunities and their own agency.
The 12th grade AVID elective course is the second part in a junior/senior seminar course that focuses on the writing and critical thinking expected of first- and second-year college students. Students will complete a final research essay project with research skills gained in their junior year in AVID. In addition to the academic focus of the AVID senior seminar, there are college-bound activities, methodologies, and tasks that should be achieved during the senior year that supports students as they apply to four-year universities and confirm their postsecondary plans. All AVID seniors are required to develop and present a portfolio representing their years of work in the AVID program, as well as complete the requirements for the seminar course.
AVID curriculum books used:
AVID College and Careers
AVID College Readiness: Working with Sources
AVID Critical Thinking and Engagement
AVID Reading for Disciplinary Literacy
AVID Secondary Implementation Resource
AVID Tutorial Guide
AVID Writing for Disciplinary Literacy
Preparing for College
Supplemental materials course include the following:
AVID Weekly®, Supporting Math in the AVID Elective, Write Path content-area books, focused note-taking resources, and my.avid.org Curriculum Book Webpages
STUDENT OUTCOMES
Student Agency (SA)
- Student Empowerment
- Leadership of Others
Rigorous Academic Preparedness (AP)
- Writing
- Inquiry
- Collaboration
- Organization
- Reading
Opportunity Knowledge (OK)
- Advancing College Preparedness
- Building Career Knowledge
STUDENT AGENCY (12.SA)
Student Empowerment
AV.12.SA.1.1Act as a globally and digitally aware, responsible, and contributing citizen
AV.12.SA.1.2Evaluate the impact of decisions on others and the world
AV.12.SA.1.3Attend to personal health, safety, and balance (including digital security)
AV.12.SA.1.4Make appropriate personal financial choices
AV.12.SA.1.5Generate and maintain a network of support for current and future success
AV.12.SA.1.6Develop, demonstrate, and maintain motivation
AV.12.SA.1.7Self-monitor and seek help when necessary
AV.12.SA.1.8Demonstrate persistence, flexibility, and adaptability
AV.12.SA.1.9Demonstrate self-awareness strategies and skills
AV.12.SA.1.10 Apply learning to demonstrate knowledge and achieve success
Leadership of Others
AV.12.SA.2.1Demonstrate integrity and ethical leadership, including online
AV.12.SA.2.2Pursue leadership opportunities and hold leadership positions
AV.12.SA.2.3Manage and resolve conflict with others
RIGOROUS ACADEMIC PREPAREDNESS (12.AP)
Writing
AV.12.AP.1.1Compose a variety of text types
AV.12.AP.1.2Analyze a writing task
AV.12.AP.1.3Revise writing to improve clarity and accomplish the writing purpose
AV.12.AP.1.4Polish writing through editing and proofreading
AV.12.AP.1.5Publish writing by distributing it to varied audiences
AV.12.AP.1.6Take notes to meet the note-taking objective
AV.12.AP.1.7Summarize and reflect to synthesize learning and identify next steps
Inquiry
AV.12.AP.2.1Use questioning techniques to engage in discussions and think critically about content and concepts
AV.12.AP.2.2Identify specific questions based on a misunderstood concept or problem
AV.12.AP.2.3Upon arriving at a solution, identify generalized steps/processes that could be used to solve similar problems
AV.12.AP.2.4Make connections between new learning and previous learning, experiences, self, and/or the world
AV.12.AP.2.5Continuously reflect and modify actions to promote learning and academic success
AV.12.AP.2.6Reflect on and modify actions related to successful utilization of a process
AV.12.AP.2.7Identify topics/questions to be investigated and include source material on opposing sides of the topic
AV.12.AP.2.8Evaluate the validity and reliability of both digital and print sources
AV.12.AP.2.9Synthesize and organize information effectively, including usage of digital tools
AV.12.AP.2.10 Cite evidence and support claims
AV.12.AP.2.11 Present research findings, customizing the presentation for the intended audience
Collaboration
AV.12.AP.3.1Share responsibility among group members
AV.12.AP.3.2Work productively and effectively in diverse teams with diverse perspectives
AV.12.AP.3.3Establish and maintain relational capacity with others
AV.12.AP.3.4Respect individual contributions
AV.12.AP.3.5Support group members in clarifying confusion and checking for understanding
AV.12.AP.3.6Utilize technology as a tool for collaboration both synchronously and asynchronously
AV.12.AP.3.7Clearly communicate verbally and nonverbally, including appropriate usage of technology
AV.12.AP.3.8Listen effective to decipher meaning
AV.12.AP.3.9Demonstrate a command of language and grammar usage when communicating
AV.12.AP.3.10 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks
Organization
AV.12.AP.4.1Routinely utilize organizational systems to access and archive materials efficiently
AV.12.AP.4.2Organize and allocate time based on priorities and task completion
AV.12.AP.4.3Identify and plan for the steps necessary to accomplish various types of goals
AV.12.AP.4.4Monitor progress toward goals and revise appropriately, leveraging technology
AV.12.AP.4.5Organize information, indicating relationships between ideas
Reading
AV.12.AP.5.1Select a text according to the reading purpose
AV.12.AP.5.2Preview text to connect or build background knowledge
AV.12.AP.5.3Examine key academic and content-related vocabulary to deepen comprehension of texts
AV.12.AP.5.4Interact with the text to process information as it is read
AV.12.AP.5.5Extend beyond the text by using academic thinking skills (applying, analyzing, evaluating, and/or synthesizing key learning)
OPPORTUNITY KNOWLEDGE (12.OK)
Advancing College Preparedness
AV.12.OK.1.1Develop an awareness of personal abilities, skills, and interests related to college selection
AV.12.OK.1.2Expand understanding around key college information
AV.12.OK.1.3Understand scholarships and the role they play in financing college
AV.12.OK.1.4Plan a path for education and college aligned to personal goals
AV.12.OK.1.5Complete college admission requirements, including testing and application
Building Career Knowledge
AV.12.OK.2.1Develop an awareness of personal abilities, skills and interests related to career and career selection
AV.12.OK.2.2Expand understanding around key career-related information
AV.12.OK.2.3Develop skills and attitudes related to career readiness
AV.12.OK.2.4Plan a path for education and career aligned to personal goals
General Notes
Special Note: Skills acquired in this course will be implemented by the student across the curriculum. Advancement Via Individual Determination 4 (AVID 4) is a rigorous course offered by AVID Center, and content must be provided as specified by AVID Center. Teachers must receive training from AVID Center to teach this course.
Trained AVID Elective teachers may visit www.avid.org, and log into their MyAVID account using their AVID username and password; then follow https://my.avid.org/file_sharing/default.aspx?id=24544 to access the AVID Weeks at a Glance curriculum and resources for grades 6-12.
English Language Development ELD Standards Special Notes Section:
Teachers are required to provide listening, speaking, reading and writing instruction that allows English language learners (ELL) to communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting. For the given level of English language proficiency and with visual, graphic, or interactive support, students will interact with grade level words, expressions, sentences and discourse to process or produce language necessary for academic success. The ELD standard should specify a relevant content area concept or topic of study chosen by curriculum developers and teachers which maximizes an ELL’s need for communication and social skills. To access an ELL supporting document which delineates performance definitions and descriptors, please click on the following link: https://cpalmsmediaprod.blob.core.windows.net/uploads/docs/standards/eld/si.pdf
Version Requirements
These requirements include, but are not limited to, the Florida Standards that are most relevant to this course. Standards correlated with a specific course requirement may also be addressed by other course requirements as appropriate. Some requirements in this course are not addressed in the Florida Standards. Other subject areas and content may be used to fulfill course requirements. This course includes an agreement related to minimum standards for behavior, attendance, and participation.General Information
Qualifications
As well as any certification requirements listed on the course description, the following qualifications may also be acceptable for the course:
Any field when certification reflects a bachelor or higher degree.