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AVID Leadership Student Assistant
Peer Tutor    
 
 
 
 
AVID

AVID is a support program for students bound for four- year universities. AVID students must be self-directed and motivated. Students are expected to stay enrolled in college preparatory courses and maintain at least a 2.0 GPA throughout high school. Although students may be recruited from the ninth and tenth grade, students typically enter AVID as freshmen and stay with the program through their senior year. The classroom teacher instructs students using AVID curriculum, focusing on writing, inquiry, and collaboration.  Seminars are given in note taking, goal setting, team building, reading improvement, test taking skills, study and time management skills, personal organization, and SAT/ACT preparation. Students also receive tutorial support in the AVID class, which helps students achieve in all their academic courses and prepares them for college work. In addition, students have the opportunity to visit neighboring universities, hear college and career speakers, and participate in artistic and cultural experiences.


Prerequisite: Application and Interview

 

Grade Level: 9-12

Graduation Credit: Elective

CSU/UC: Elective(g)

School: Branham, Del Mar, Leigh, Prospect, Westmont

 

*This course will meet VAPA/CTE/SP requirements for graduation

                                                                                                                     
Leadership
The leadership class is designed to facilitate the Student Government program. The class is intended to provide time for Associated Student Body (ASB) members to accomplish their goals and duties as representatives of the student body. Students develop their leadership skills in long and short-term goal setting, time management/organization, communication, leadership, school and community service, interpersonal relations, problem-solving, team building, and evaluation and reflection.
 

Grade Level: 9-12

Graduation Credit: Elective

CSU/UC: Elective (g)

*This course will meet VAPA/CTE/SP requirements for graduation

                                                                                                                     
Student Assistant

The student assistant program offers a variety of work-based activities to reliable and mature students. The student may serve in the following positions: classroom aide, laboratory assistant, library and office clerk. The course is 2.5 units, and students are given a pass/fail grade only.


Parent Approval Required

 

Grade Level: 12

Graduation Credit: Elective

CSU/UC: None

 

 

Peer Tutor

This course will provide an opportunity for advanced students to work as peer tutors in a variety of courses where extra assistance may be needed for individual or group of students. Peer Tutors will learn leadership and teaching skills and be able to provide academic assistance to peers. Peer Tutors will be encouraged to think critically and offer constructive feedback to the teacher and peers.

 

Recommendation by teacher and/or administration.

 

Grade Level: 12

Graduation Credit: Elective

CSU/UC: None