Welcome to AVID 7!

2017/2018 Mr. Petker

Course Contract

I hope you and your family had an enjoyable summer. I look forward to making this a great year!
Please read the expectations and requirements for AVID 7, and then sign and return only the second-page
portion of the contract. Hold onto this first page for easy reference.
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) 7 Course Description:
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is designed to support students, particularly those in the
academic middle, so that they can attend college and achieve their fullest potential. AVID supports
its students by teaching and reinforcing specic study and organizational skills, encouraging students to
take more rigorous and challenging classes, providing skills necessary to succeed in college and
ultimately preparing them for success at a four-year university/college. AVID students have skilled tutors, often
college students studying to be teachers or studying one of the major subject areas. Projects are rich in
content, cooperative learning and applications that simulate the real world.

Important Contact Information

Class website: http://mrpetker.weebly.com (class website of assignments/resources)
Email address: zpetker@albany.k12.ny.us
William S. Hackett Middle School Main Office: (518) 475-6475 (leave messages)
Remind: students are required to participate in order to get reminders after-hours about AVID 7; parents
are encouraged to participate as well. Text 81010 the following Remind codes: Period 4: mrpavid74;
Period 9: mrpavid79
Required Materials
A 2 OR 2 OR 3 three ring binder is REQUIRED and must be brought to class daily. NO SPIRAL
NOTEBOOKS, PLEASE.
1-pack of binder dividers A blue or black ink pen is needed DAILY.
1 binder pencil pouch A highlighter is needed DAILY.
Grading Policy
Summative Assessments 50%
Formative Assessments 40%
Homework/ Participation 10%

Guarantee of Success
Students are expected to Be Safe
Students are expected to Be Responsible
Students are expected to Be Respectful
Students are expected to come to class each day on time and prepared with the necessary materials.
Students are expected to listen attentively, follow directions, participate in discussions, and behave appropriately.
Students are responsible to make up missed work when absent and follow up with me upon return to class.
Students are expected to regularly monitor class website for homework or missing work when absent.
Cell phones, iPods, and other electronic devices are NOT permitted in class.
Missing and Late Assignments
If a student is absent, he/she must check the class website for missed assignments. The student can
ALWAYS check in with me as well.
Late assignments will lose five points for each day late up to three days late.
Assignments more than three days late will result in a zero.
Remember, a positive attitude and genuine effort count!
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Sign and return only the second-page portion to Mr. Petker
Please keep this page for your records.

Page 2 AVID 7 Course Contract

Return ONLY this page to Mr. Petker.

Mr. Petker AVID 7 Course Contract

PLEASE PRINT NEATLY

Student Name: _____________________________________________________ Period: _______
First Name Last Name

I have reviewed the above information with my child and understand what is required for AVID 7

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Student Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature Date

**IMPORTANT NOTE to PARENTS(s)/GUARDIAN(s)**: I firmly believe that parent/guardian-teacher

dialogue is crucial for student success. Consequently, I am asking each parent/guardian to provide his/her
email address and phone number so we can keep open the lines of communication throughout the school
year. Please provide this information at the bottom of page two (2) of this contract. Throughout the year, I
welcome any questions, concerns, and/or comments that help to ensure your childs success and
encourage you to keep in touch via email.
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_____________________________________________________________________________
Mother/Guardian Email Address

_____________________________________________________________________________
Father/Guardian Email Address

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Mother/Guardian Phone Number

_____________________________________________________________________________
Father/Guardian Phone Number
Thank you, and I look forward to a great year!