How to Set Goals for the SAT/ACT

Here is a great article that talks about what kinds of scores might be considered "good" on the college entrance exams. We will read it in class next week and write a short reaction piece.
What is a Good Score on the SAT?
What is going to happen in AVID class this year?
I made a list of your best/worst things about AVID as well as your goals for the year. I think this is a good starting place for a discussion of how we will run the class this year and how we can make it better-- to get through it smoothly and make it memorable-- just like you wanted!
Mrs.Eddy

SAT/ACT Practice

While you are on the computers or over the weekend, make sure you click into the practice page for the test you are planning to take and do at least:

ONE English practice section (about 20 minutes) AND

ONE Math practice section (about 15-20 minutes)

 ACT link: http://www.actstudent.org/sampletest/ 

SAT link:http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/

Report your scores to Mrs. Eddy for credit--thanks!
Insight resume questions: Complete final copies of four of the six by Friday, September 12th

Class of 2015: Here we ARE!

Welcome Back!

Last year before college--very exciting!

Important Links:

SAT Registration

Syllabus

Cornell Notes

I am sooooo excited to get going and hear about your college plans and dreams!  I promise that we will do everything we can here in class to get you ready and find a way for your dream to come true. 

This page is the place to check in if you have missed a day, lost a handout, forgotten your notes, or just want to check in and make sure you have everything done. I will do my best to update twice a week, and I really appreciate it if you let me know right away if a link is not working or you have other troubles navigating this site. You or your parents can sign up to follow the site so that you will know when a new post is available. Please check in here before you email me about missing class or ask about missing work--thanks!

 Email me: eddy_christina@salkeiz.k12.or.us

Speeches and assignments

We are working on our inspirational speeches-- here are links to all the latest documents:
Speech assignmentfind a great model speech assignment

Last, but not least: check the list and make sure you have your t-shirt order in and your money paid by FRIDAY, APRIL 11

t-shirt: $12.00

Crew-neck sweatshirt: $14.00

Hoodie: $22.00

Custom name on the back (indicate if you want your first or last name): ADDITIONAL $5.00

Speech! Speech!

This week we started to think about and write our end of the year speeches.
Friday we will be in the computer lab with two tasks:
1- SIGN UP FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY MAY 10TH OR YOUR SPOT IS GOING TO BE GIVEN AWAY!
2- Write your speech: humorous, serious, ironic, light-heated or sincere-- this speech is all about you and your AVID experience/
Possible topics:
Why did you stick it out? (why stay in AVID after freshman year?)
I am different, now!
Best Memories
Top Ten Reasons NOT to join AVID
One New Piece of my Future

SIGN UP FOR HABITAT! Have a Great Break!

Thanks for all the fun times this short, short week. We will get serious about the last tasks we have for this class: Community Service MAY 10th SIGN UP FOR HABITAT data collection, speech writing, fund raising, banquet, slide show and presentation, etc. SIGN UP FOR HABITAT for May 10th http://www.salemhabitat.org/volunteer.html

Register for May 10th from this site: Habitat Site

1) HIt the big, square "register" button to Register.

2)      Fill out the form completely. For “Group/Team” select NONE, as they haven’t added us to this screen yet.  “Referral source”=Mrs. Evans/WSHS

3)      Click Register. It will take you to the top of the same page and, highlighted in BLUE, it will say “Click here” to continue.

4)      At the TOP of this page will be the MONTHS of the year. Click on the appropriate month (April or May) for your club. Scroll down to the correct date (see top of this page) and it will give you a West Salem link. Click that, then select the BOX that is at the top for the shift (8am-12pm) and Update your registration.

5)      Print your confirmation page as verification for your Club Advisor to keep.

6)      See the site, your Club Advisor (Mrs. Eddy) or Mrs. Evans (B225) to get a copy of the waiver you must sign. Make sure your parents know you are participating. Their signature is required if you are still under 18 on the day of the activity.

Community and Service!

Volunteering for Habitat for Humanity’s Building program

April 26^th: Latino Club and National Honor Society

May 10^th: Latino Club and AVID

Please let everyone know that we need them to go onto volunteer up : http://www.salemhabitat.org/volunteer.html Habitat and create a user name and password. They must also be 16 years old or older, and must sign a waiver form before they can volunteer. Each date is limited to 20 volunteers. More dates will be available in the summer (Wednesdays) and next year (Saturdays).

1)      Select the volunteer tab. Click the VOLUNTEER button in the middle of the screen (scroll down first).

2)      Register.

3)      Fill out the form completely. For “Group/Team” select NONE, as they haven’t added us to this screen yet.  “Referral source”=Mrs. Evans/WSHS

4)      Click Register. It will take you to the top of the same page and, highlighted in BLUE, it will say “Click here” to continue.

5)      At the TOP of this page will be the MONTHS of the year. Click on the appropriate month (April or May) for your club. Scroll down to the correct date (see top of this page) and it will give you a West Salem link. Click that, then select the BOX that is at the top for the shift (8am-12pm) and Update your registration.

6)      Print your confirmation page as verification for your Club Advisor to keep.

7)      See your Club Advisor or Mrs. Evans (B225) to get a copy of the waiver you must sign. Make sure your parents know you are participating. Their signature is required if you are still under 18 on the day of the activity.