• Apr252012
    Reality Check: What Will It Take to Support Your Desired Lifestyle? (Part 1)

    POSTED AT 12:49 PM

    POST RESPONSE by 11:59p.m. on 4-26-12

    PRINTED COPY due in class on 4-27-12

    Part 1 - Determining Your "Ideal Lifestyle"

       

      As you know, the AVID mission is not only to get you to college, but also to teach you the skills/behaviors necessary to earn your degree and to transition into a professional career. One true mark of success as an adult lies in landing a career that sustains your desired lifestyle and also fulfills your personal goals. Adults who are able to achieve success must maintain their lifestyles by constantly setting new goals and testing the limits of their potential. Maybe now is the time for that reality check: 

      http://www.californiarealitycheck.com/cities.php.


      if it does not work, try this...

      http://www.californiacolleges.edu/career/reality-check.asp


      1. Visit the link above, and answer the questions regarding your "ideal lifestyle" after college graduation. 

      2. Once the information has been submitted, print the results that determine the necessary salary you'll need to earn in order to afford your "ideal lifestyle." 

      3. Once you have determined your desired salary, browse the site to determine which careers you are interested in and compare the salary information with your results from #2. You will need this information for the upcoming Socratic Seminar.

      Respond to the following prompts:

      • Describe your "ideal lifestyle." 
      • Based on the reality check activity, what salary will you need to earn in order to sustain your "ideal lifestyle"? 
      • Which careers are you interested in? How do those salaries compare with your needs? 
      • Would you consider changing your career choices in order to support your "ideal lifestyle"? Explain.
      • Create 2 follow-up questions that you will pose to the class in a Socratic Seminar.

       

       

      POST RESPONSE by 11:59p.m. on 4-26-12

      PRINTED COPY due in class on 4-27-12

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      Feb172012
      "10 Work Habits That Could Get You Fired" - Thematic/Personal Connection

      POSTED AT 11:42 AM

      • Visit the following site. Connect the information to the article "10 Work Habits That Could Get You Fired."
      • Review the 17 stories of how professionals made simple mistakes that led them to losing their jobs - and possible ending their careers.
      • Cut and past this into a new window: http://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-fired-2011-5
      • Respond to the following prompts - with a partner.
      *Authors' names:________________

      1. In the article, which 2 of the "habits" is most surprising? Why?
      2. How prevalent are these "habits" in the daily routine of a teenager/high school senior?
      3. Which of the 17 stories best resonates with you? Why?
      4. Which of the 17 stories connects with the article? Explain.
      5. How can you prevent yourself from the same fate? Explain
      6. What advice will you implement as a college student, as you prepare for your professional career


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      Mar212011
      WHICH QUOTE REPRESENTS YOUR JOURNEY AS AN AVID STUDENT?

      POSTED AT 11:39 AM

      I can't believe it, but it is true... You have officially started your senior year. 

      This marks the end of a journey of which you should all take pride - and we should all celebrate! As we begin planning your banquet, we want your voices to be heard. As you know, each banquet is planned using a new theme. AVID12 students... we want your opinion! Which quotation best represents your journey as an AVID student? In order to "hear" all of you, we have decided to elicit responses as a class assignment.

      Directions:
      1. Use Google or Dogpile to search for "motivational quotes."
      2. Read through the variety of quotes, choose one that most represents your journey as an AVID student.
      3. Open a word document, and then copy the quote onto the doc.
      4. Type an explanation for why the quote best represents your journey as an AVID student.
      5. Remember, this quote will be the cornerstone of our banquet, so choose wisely.
      6. When you are finished, copy the response and paste it into the blog, and then submit the printed copy to Mrs. Chase BEFORE you leave the library!
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      Mar062011
      You Got Accepted... Now What?

      POSTED AT 04:26 PM

      Now that you have completed the application process for the CSU/UC systems, it's time to further your research into college life. It's time to address the next stage of your university planning process! Access the links below to research information about college life, finances, college success strategies, and choosing the right major. 

      *Visit the links to access the articles. Read the articles and respond to the prompts below. 

      1. Explain two of your major concerns regarding college life.
      2. Which of the articles address your concerns? Explain.
      3. Browse the links in article B, which links will you utilize as a resource next year?
      4. Which article should all seniors be required to read? Explain using evidence from the article.
      5. What is the most surprising/interesting piece of information/advice that you accessed during your search? Which article did it come from?

      A. How to Tame College Costs:
      http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB128121249197225401-lMyQjAxMTIwODExNzIxMTcyWj.html

      B. College Resource Guide:

      C. Can't Pick a College Major? Make One:
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      Dec092010
      Reality Check: What Will It Take to Support Your Desired Lifestyle? (Part 2)

      POSTED AT 01:12 AM

      Part 2 - Taking a Proactive Approach to the Post-Graduate Job Market

      As you have just discovered, after college, you will need to work to pay for housing, transportation, clothes, food, insurance, and other necessities that make life comfortable. Meeting these responsibilities becomes even more challenging when faced with the reality of our current economic situation. This information may seem pessimistic. However, taking a proactive attitude is the best way to make yourselves competitive in the challenging job market that awaits you after college graduation. 

      The articles below uncover the reality that awaits you after college. Follow the directions below as you research the importance of proactive career preparation.

      1. Access the articles.

      • College Grads’ Outlook Grim:
      http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303450704575159833495021498.html

      • Job-Search Tips for New College Graduates:

      http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2010/04/03/job-search-tips-for-new-college-graduates/?blog_id=8&post_id=9620

      • Schools, Businesses Focus on Critical Thinking:

      http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB10001424052748703882304575466100773788806-lMyQjAxMTAwMDEwNzExNDcyWj.html

      2. Print the articles, and use active reading skills to analyze the information. 

      3. Make notes in the margins to identify any information that may assist you in preparation for entering the career-force.

      4. When you have completed your analysis, address following prompts in a blog response:

      • What is the motivating factor in the "College Grads' Outlook Grim" article? Explain using evidence from the text.
      • What aspects of the AVID program connect to the "Schools, Businesses Focus in Critical Thinking" article?
      • Which of the tips from the "Job-Search" article do you most feel comfortable employing in your career quest? Explain.
      • Which of the articles would you recommend to your peers? (Consider these aspects: useful, motivating, informative)
      • Create 2 Socratic Seminar questions. 

       

       POST by 11:59p.m. on 12-13-10

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