AVID/Leadworthy

Brief Course Description: Focus on academic goal setting, thesis writing, study skills, and college readiness in a collaborative learning environment. Students practice money mindfulness (budgeting, loans, driver's license), grit and growth mindset, emotional maturity, and trauma awareness. Uses theatre techniques like mask work, miming, and 10-minute playwriting to develop leadership, independence, self-advocacy, and critical thinking within a holistic, equity-driven framework

Full Course Description: Students will work on academic and personal goals, communication, and adjustment to the high school setting. Students will increase awareness of their personal contributions to their learning and of their involvement in their school and community. There is an emphasis on analytical writing, with a focus on personal goals and thesis writing. Students will work in collaborative settings, learning how to participate in collegial discussions and use sources to support their ideas and opinions. Students will prepare for and participate in college entrance and placement exams while refining study skills, test-taking, note-taking, and research techniques. They will take an active role in field trip preparations, guest speaker presentations, and related activities. Their college research will include financial topics and will help them build their knowledge of colleges and careers of interest.