SAI Academic Essentials is a one-year elective course.  Students will develop appropriate skills that will enable them to benefit from classroom instruction.  The program consists of test taking strategies, time management, strategic reading skills and selected AVID strategies.  Students may use computers, study with peer partners, study in groups, or independently depending on the type of assignment.  SAI Academic Essentials meets LEUSD elective credit for graduation.  This course can be repeated for 40 credits.