Monday, September 19, 2016

We are on the Move!

Please finish the Insight Resume Questions-- all six-- and print them out and bring them to class on Wednesday, September 21st.
Insight Résumé
(Written Experiential Assessment)
OSU would like to better understand your perspectives, contributions, qualifications, and diverse talents.  Please address your experience in each category keeping in mind how you could contribute to the future community of excellence at OSU.
Respond to all six questions and limit answers to 100 words per question.

1.  Leadership/Group contributions: Describe examples of your leadership experience in which you have significantly influenced others, helped resolve disputes, or contributed to group efforts over time.  Consider responsibilities to initiatives taken in or out of school.

2.   Knowledge in a field/creativity: Describe any of your special interests and how you have developed knowledge in these areas.  Give examples of your creativity: the ability to see alternatives; take diverse perspectives; come up with many, varied, or original ideas; or willingness to try new things.

3.  Dealing with adversity: Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to address this challenge.  Include whether you turned to anyone in facing that challenge, the role that person played, and what you learned about yourself.

4.  Community service: Explain what you have done to make your community a better place to live. Give examples of specific projects in which you have been involved over time.

5.   Handling systemic challenges: Describe your experience facing or witnessing discrimination.  Tell us how you responded and what you learned from those experiences and how they have prepared you to contribute to the OSU community.

6.  Goals/task commitment: Articulate the goals you have established for yourself and your efforts to accomplish these.  Give at least one specific example that demonstrates your work ethic/diligence
Also: AVID Contracts due: Friday, September 23rd
Sign up to join the National Honor Society if you are in any way eligible-- the form is under "Clubs" and "NHS" on the school website. Thanks!

Friday, September 9, 2016

First Things

Here are some links to the docs we used today in class-- be sure you have evaluate your transcript, and I look forward to seeing you on Monday.
Mrs. Eddy
What is a good SAT Score?
FAFSA Changes
Transcript Lesson
Quick Quiz-- stuff to do to get ready for college!

Thursday, September 1, 2016

New Beginnings!

We can't wait to meet you all and get going on your final year of high school--whoo hoo!
Here is a copy of the syllabus for 2016-17 for a start: please print out a copy and file it where you file such things in the amazing organizational schema you have developed over your years in the AVID program. Until we meet on September 7th,
Mrs. Eddy
Mrs. Ingerson
2016-17 AVID IV Syllabus

Friday, June 3, 2016

THE END

Here it is-- the final exam-- last essay of the year-- last AVID writing task--wow!
We are so proud of you and wish you all the best for the future.
Final Exam Essay: DUE TUESDAY, June 7th NO EXTENSIONS


Tuesday, May 10, 2016

So good Talking to You! Banquet is May 26th

The Socratic Seminar discussion was really good! Thanks to all who participated.
News Update on Due Dates:
 Research for Socratic: Late Date Due Thursday-- Last chance.
Plans for our Banquet! Thursday we finalize budgets, etc. Please be here!

Monday, May 2, 2016

Is College Worth it? + AWARDS NIGHT

We will spend Monday and Tuesday preparing for a Socratic Seminar session and write up on Thursday-- PLEASE do your research and come prepared to discuss.
Is College Worth it? Research Links

AWARDS NIGHT: Wednesday, May 4th, Please be there by 5:45-- doors open for families at 6:00pm, ceremony starts at 6:30pm. See you there!

Friday, April 22, 2016

Essays Past Due

Please make sure your essay about your college major is either turned in or revised (depending on your situation) before grading day-- LAST CALL
Here is what we did in class this week if you were absent:

Financial Lessons:
Financial vocabulary chart
Financial Scenarios: Group Work