Pre-requisite: Application/interview required, 2.0-3.5 GPA recommended Semesters: 2 Credits: 1.0 Grade: 9-11 Teacher/administrator recommendation, AVID committee approval and student commitment to academic achievement 4752ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION II- AVID II
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AVID committee approval and student commitment to academic achievement 4753ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION III- AVID III
Pre-requisite: Application, 2.0-3.5 GPA recommended Semesters: 2 Credits: 1.0 Grade: 11-12 AVID committee approval and student commitment to academic achievement
4754ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION IV- AVID IV
Pre-requisite: Application, 2.0-3.5 GPA recommended Semesters: 2 Credits: 1.0 Grade: 12 AVID committee approval and student commitment to academic achievement
4761PALS I Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 11-12
Pre-requisite: Teacher recommendation & interview by PALS/PAL Advisory Board
The PALS program is a peer helping program in which selected high school students will be trained to work as peer facilitators with other students on their own campuses, and/or from feeder middle and elementary schools. The PALS course is intended to provide a field experience for young people who are potentially interested in careers in education and/or related helping professions. Participants will be trained in a variety of helping skills, which will enable them to assist other students in having a more positive and productive school experience. Positive peer influence will be utilized as a central strategy for addressing such issues as at-risk youth, dropout prevention, substance abuse prevention, teen pregnancy, suicide, absenteeism, low achievement, behavior problems, students with special needs, and other areas of concern in the school district.
4762PALS II Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 12
Pre-requisite: PALS I; teacher recommendation & interview by PALS/PAL Advisory Board
Students will help to plan programs and training for PALS I. They will continue their training and work as peer facilitators on their own campuses as well as from junior high and elementary schools.
4771LEADERSHIP Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12
Pre-requisite: None
This course provides structure of leadership, group dynamics and team building. Students will plan and implement school and community projects. Students will spend at least 10 hours outside of school on service projects.
4772LEADERSHIP FOR STUDENT COUNCIL Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12
Pre-requisite: None
This course provides structure of leadership, group dynamics and team building for those in student council. Students will plan and implement school and community projects. Students will spend at least 20 hours outside of school on projects. At Alvin High School, this course is for student council officers only.
4780TEEN LEADERSHIP Semester: 1 Credit: .5 Grade: 9-12
Pre-requisite: Teacher recommendation
Teen Leadership is a program in which students develop leadership, professional, and business skills. They learn to develop a healthy self-concept, healthy relationships, and learn to understand the concept of personal responsibility. They develop an understanding of Emotional Intelligence and the skills it measures, which include self-awareness, self-control, self-motivation, and social skills. Students will develop skills in public speaking, communication, and an understanding of personal image. They will develop skills to counteract those effects, and will develop problem-solving skills. They will also develop an understanding of the need for vision in goal-setting, personally, and professionally.
2000COLLEGE TRANSITION Semester: 1 Credit: .5 Grade: 11-12
Pre-requisite: None
College Transition is a high school course designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to be active and successful learners in both high school and in college. Students examine numerous research-based learning strategies that are proven to lead to academic success such as goal-setting, effective time management, handling stress, note-taking, active reading, test-taking strategies and conducting research. This course provides the means and training for students to research financial scholarships and grant opportunities, complete applications and explore technical schools, colleges and universities.
2000DLEARNING STRATEGIES – DUAL CREDIT (PSYC 1300) Semesters: 1 Credit: .5 Grade: 9-12 Pre-requisite: See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree TSI Testing Requirements.
This course provides an introduction to basic learning theories and strategies. Emphasis will be placed on identifying individual learning Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is ideally a four-year program designed to help high school students prepare for and succeed in colleges and universities. Students in the program commit themselves to improvement and preparation for college. AVID offers a rigorous program of instruction in academic “survival skills” and college level entry skills. The AVID program teaches students how to study, read for content, take notes, and manage time. Students participate in collaborative study groups or tutorials led by tutors who use skillful questioning to bring students to a higher level of understanding. Upon acceptance into AVID, students must maintain enrollment in at least one, preferably two, Pre-AP/dual credit/AP courses. AVID is a state elective class which meets during the regular school day.
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styles and developing the necessary skills for college success. This course is part of the ACC core, 9th-12th grades. This course is required for the Dual Degree Program. It is the student’s responsibility to make payment to the college for all applicable fees, textbooks, and supplies.
4805ADVANCED SAT PREP/COLLEGE READINESS Pre-AP Semester: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12
Pre-requisite: Completion of Algebra I and English I
This course is designed for advanced skill development in critical reading, application of math skills, and essay writing. This course also prepares students for the SAT and ACT college entrance exams and emphasizes Texas College and Career Readiness Standards. Students will develop skills such as test strategies, creative problem solving, interview and application processes. The goals are to raise scores on college readiness tests (SAT/ACT) and increase the number of Alvin ISD students who are college ready. Class fee may be required.