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La Joya Independent School District College and Career Readiness & Business Information Management BIM 1 2015-2016 Gracie Lopez, College and Career Readiness (AVID) Director Ruben Trevino, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Director District Philosophy: La Joya I.S.D. is dedicated to the belief that in order for all students to attain mastery of the instructional goals, there must be a district‐wide commitment to constant renewal according to the most effective practices and procedures in the most current research findings. In order to operationalize this philosophy in the most comprehensive and organized manner, the district has adopted the Quality District Model. The district’s Mission Statement, Foundation Beliefs and Desired Students Exit Behaviors: Learner Outcomes exemplify this philosophy La Joya ISD Vision Statement: Educational Excellence: The Right of Every Student La Joya ISD Mission Statement: La Joya Independent School District is committed providing Educational Excellence through rigor, relevance, relationships and personal responsibility. We are the integral part of learning where students become successful and productive contributors to our global society. We embrace, with passion, the commitment to continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability Course Description: The Advancement Via Individual Determination Program (AVID) and the Career and Technical Education Department (CTE) through the BIM 1 Class unite to help plan and prepare 9th grade students with College and Career Readiness skills to assist them in Post-Secondary Education and Career allowing them the opportunity to be high-skilled and high-waged earners in industry. Course Information: The College and Career Readiness thru BIM 1 Class Program is geared to assist all students to set goals for Colleges and Universities, and consider all the available avenues to reach student’s educational and career goals. It’s designed to prepare students for higher education through rigorous levels of reading, writing, cooperative learning, and inquiry skills. The first week of every month will be spent on these strategies, known as WICOR, while the other weeks will be used for students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies (create word-processing documents, develop a spreadsheet, formulate a database, and make an electronic presentation using appropriate software). Allowing students take ownership in their learning process while working together in cooperation with other students and their Teachers to deepen their understanding of importance of graduating College and/or Career Ready. Class Participation: Class participation is mandatory. Much of the work done in the classroom is collaborative in nature. All students are expected to stay focused on the work assigned, and to contribute in a positive and consistent manner, equal to others in the group. Participation grades may be taken during lectures, tutorials and motivational activities.
Attendance and Tardiness: It is essential that the student report to class on time. In every business, punctuality is a must. Tardiness leads to consequences outlined in the student handbook (available online). Absences from tests will be excused only if the student provides written proof of the reason for the absence as required by school policy. If the student knows ahead of time that they will be absent, it is to their advantage to notify the teacher and make appropriate alternative arrangements. Excessive or unexcused absenteeism may jeopardize the student’s grade. Grading: To earn credit in this course, a student must receive a grade of 70% based upon course-level or grade level standards. The following procedure will be used for grading: *05% Homework *20% College and Career Readiness Activities *50% Projects (Independent Practice) * 25% Exams Semester/Final Exams (as prescribed by La Joya ISD grading Standards) Retests: Retesting will be allowed up to 7 days after a test or project is due, providing the student completes the following criteria: completion of all class assignments (review sheets) and/or attendance to at least one tutoring session. *Please see Student Code of Conduct & Handbook for additional Campus and Class Course Rules: 1. All students will be on time to class and prepared to learn every day. 2. All students will be RESPECTFUL of all persons in the classroom at all times. This includes your classmates, teacher and/or ANYONE who visits the classroom. 3. All students will respect school property; destruction of property is strictly prohibited. This includes EVERYTHING in the classroom. 4. All students will come prepared to class and ready to participate in all class activities. It is the student’s responsibility to complete all assignments. 5. All students will remain seated in class at all times unless asked to do otherwise by the teacher. 6. All students will follow the teacher’s instructions when we are working on the computer, and are not allowed to go into any programs other than those authorized by the teacher. 7. No Electronic devices including: IPod, mp3 players, cell phones, or any other devices that disrupts class instruction. 8. ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD, DRINKS, CANDY OR GUM are allowed in the classroom. All will be confiscated and not returned. Please keep them in your backpacks, pockets, etc. 9. Students who misbehave in the classroom will be disciplined as follows: 1st Offense Verbal Warning 2nd Offense Written Warning 3rd Offense Parent Contact th 4 Offense Administrator Referral 5th Offense Counselor Referral *All criminal offenses will skip these steps and be referred to campus security immediately!
Course Timeline: September
October
November
School Pride & Character Education
“College and Career Readiness” Skills
Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens (Part 1)
December
January
February
Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens (Part 2)
ACT Preparation Practice skills for college entrance exams.
SAT Testing Practice skills for college entrance exams.
March
April
May
TSI Testing Practice skills for college entrance exams.
Common Applications College/University essay writing skills
Scholarships / FAFSA / TASFA
I acknowledge that I have read the “College and Career Readiness & Business Information Management BIM 1 2015-2016” syllabus above and am aware of all the rules/requirements that need to be fulfilled in order to receive one elective credit. I understand if these rules and requirements are not met, that no credit will be awarded. Student Signature: __________________________ Date: ______________________ Parent Signature: ___________________________ Date: ______________________
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In AVID Strategies we will focus on the following areas: Writing: Cornell Note taking and reflective writing Inquiry: Critical thinking and problem solving, questioning techniques and test taking skills Collaboration: Learning what it means to be a team player, working with a diverse group of students and learning how to solve problems in a study group Organization: Maintaining an organized binder, planner, portfolio & composition book Reading: Utilizing methods that will promote comprehension and retention of reading materials Communication: Using oral communications, computer skills and making presentations College/Careers: Setting academic goals, preparing for college entrance, exploring career options, assessing personal strengths and the value of a college degree. Students in AVID are required to have the following items: Binder Dividers: approximately 20 dividers Pencil pouch: with holes so that it can be fastened into the binder Pencils/Pens/Highlighters/Paper/ Colored Pens/Sticky Notes BINDERS Maintaining a portfolio, binder and Reflective writing (composition book) is a central requirement for students in this class, as it has a direct impact on student success in all classes and accounts for 50% the class grade. The ideal binder size is four inches so that all student work for each class can be stored in one single binder. You will need about 10 dividers for your 9 week lessons. Student binder should be organized in the following manner: 1. Plastic supply holder 2. Binder grading sheet Each class period should have its own section in the AVID Binder, and they should be set up in the order of the student's schedule. The AVID section of the AVID Binder should be set up in the following way: 1. Handouts 2. Cornell Notes 3. Tutorials 4. Grade Info. (OPTIONAL) Cornell Notes Cornell Notes are a proven focused note-taking method. When used appropriately, students are guaranteed to increase their knowledge and raise their grades in any given class! Cornell Notes are taken during class lectures, class power points, class readings, or movies in which students are responsible for the information. In order to receive full credit for the Cornell Notes grade, all sections must be complete: Heading at the top (including Essential Question and Topic), Notes on the right, Summaries on the bottom, and Questions on the left. Additionally, the Cornell Note process in AVID requires a process of review in which students go back through their notes to add missing information, mark vocabulary, main ideas, and organize their notes.
