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Welcome to AVID 11 Parent /Student Night
Matt Bean: [email protected] Bean: [email protected] Ext: 6608 (Teacher/
Coord.)
Char Gempeler: Char Gempeler: [email protected]
(951) 894-5750 ext 6605 (Teacher)(951) 894-5750 ext 6605 (Teacher)
Denise Peterson: Denise Peterson: [email protected]
(951) 894-5750 ext 6617 (Teacher)(951) 894-5750 ext 6617 (Teacher)
VMHS AVID Expectations Individual Determination (AVID is a choice not a requirement)
Adopt the AVID Methodologies- Must be willing to change some of your personal habits. Do things the AVID way!
Maintain a Competitive Grade Point Average (Tutoring/ Probation/ Dismissal)- Effort Wins!
Complete a Rigorous Course of Study (minimum 1 Advanced Placement/ Dual Enrollment Course before graduation)
Actively Participate on Campus (sports, clubs, band, leadership etc.)
AVID ProtocolAVID Protocol All schedule changes go through AVID teacher/
coordinator + AVID counselor + AVID administrator. Communicate with us about everything!
Priority of schedule changes are based on “Core Teachers” who support the needs of AVID students.
Allow your student to handle his/her issues (They must communicate with teachers)
Rigor- Expo English/ Take at least one Advanced Placement (AP) course during high school (AP US History ?). The Program dictates the student’s schedule – not the student or the parent
Hold your student accountable!
How does the AVID program contributeto the success of the students? Teaches study and organizational skills
Uses writing as a tool for learning
Gives tutorial help with college/AP tutors
Enhances collaborative thinking to ensure success in rigorous courses
Students visit colleges and universities
Assists students with the application process for four year colleges and universities
Students explore college majors and careers
Students complete self exploration and receive mentoring
Students create college admissions essays and actively seek out scholarship opportunities
11th Grade AVID Highlights
Students interested in the UC System: Do not require SAT Subject Tests for Fall 2013 admission, but you may submit scores on these if you want to show your mastery of a particular subject. Some campuses may recommend certain Subject Tests for some competitive majors. Also, you may use them to satisfy "a-g" requirements.
All Students should actively participate in the college search process (“Fit School”)
www.csumentor.comGoogle “college search” – many options
11th Grade AVID Highlights
Grade Point Average Counts for College! (50%)
All Students should challenge themselves w/ level of Rigor (40% increase in “College Readiness”) The GOAL is to take at least 1 AP Course before Graduation! Rigor = Thinking / Difference between “Doing Work and Studying”
Develop a plan to “Use the Tutors”!
11th Grade AVID Highlights All students should take the PSAT (Wednesday Oct. 17/ Register
w/ bookkeeper by Oct. 10th- $23)
All students should take the Practice Full- Length SAT (January 26th/ $20 to bookkeeper). Based on results, students should consider taking a preparation course offered on campus (BeCollegeWise.com) Discounted Price = $195
All Students must take the SAT/ACT in the Spring. SAT- www.collegeboard.com March 9/ May 4/ June 1
ACT- www.act.org Feb 9. /April 13/ June 8
All students should establish “study time” for the SAT/ ACT2 hours per week during 1st Semester5 hours per week during 2nd Semester
SAT vs. ACT
SAT ACTTest Type Aptitude Achievement
Subjects Critical Reading MathWriting
EnglishMathReadingScienceWriting
Sections 9 Sections + Essay 4 Sections + Essay
Testing Time 3 hours, 45 minutes 3 hours, 25 minutes
Test Price $ 49 $ 48
SAT vs. ACT
SAT ACTRegister www.collegeboard.com www.act.org
Test Dates March 10, 2012 ***May 5, 2012June 2, 2012
February 11, 2012April 14, 2012 ***June 9, 2012
Scoring 2400 Total Score Critical Reading 200-800Math 200-800Writing 200-8001500 Average College Bound Score
Composite Score of 36Average Score from 4 Sections21 Average College Bound Score
Additional Information ¼ point deducted for incorrect answers (no guessing
No penalty for guessing
Question may be worded in a tricky manner, challenging vocabulary
Slightly higher Math, but questions are more user friendly, English and vocabulary are more manageable
Tutorials Occur at least once per week
Students break into groups based on core subjects in which they need support. CONCEPTUAL LEARNING
Students engage in collaborative inquiry and problem-solving
A tutorial form MUST be filled out before the tutorial
Tutorials are turned in at the end of the tutorial. They should not be taken home except as a study tool!
Missed Tutorials (due to absences, etc.) must be made-up on the assigned date (usually offered 2x a month).
Tutorials are NOT a place to do HOMEWORK!
Notebook Checks
Used as a way to check organization and note taking. Notes are checked daily!
Note guidelines: (for core classes)-1 pages for every block period (Front and Back)-1/2 page 5th Period (Front Only)
5 pages every two weeks for each class--Notes must be complete and include: heading, name/date
(in pen!), topic, notes, and summary
AVID GENERAL STUFF\AVID Note Verification Form 11th 2009.doc
AVID Tutoring Program If a student is struggling in a class (grade is less
than 75%), students are required to get tutoring.
Identify if “Concept Based”/ “Effort Based”
Tutoring consists of two hours a week of mandatory tutoring in the subject area. If a student has multiple unsatisfactory grades, he or she should divide the tutoring time among all needy areas, but he or she should not exceed four hours of tutoring.
Tutoring Process
Always contact the “Core” teacher first! Communicate with your AVID teacher!
AVID Lunch Tutoring 1st Lunch –Mon-Fri (E217) By Appointment2nd Lunch – Monday- Friday (EE28)
* Late Start Tutoring 7:30- 8:30 in Library
Probation
Probation is assigned to any student that receives a “D” or to the students that do not maintain a competitive G.P.A.. Any student with a 10th grade GPA below a 3.0 at the start of 11th grade is on probation. (Anything under a 3.0 will result in very few college options.)
Consecutive grading periods on probation will result in dismissal from AVID. (It is an academic program!)
Summer School and/ or ELO is required for all grades lower than a “C”. Failure to attend may result in dismissal from AVID as well as incomplete college eligibility.
College Field Trip General Guidelines:
3 or 4 day charter bus trip
Time Period- Early February
Visit 6-8 Colleges (State/ Private/UC) + Extra Educational- Fun Activity
Estimated Cost $250- 4 Day Trip (Two Payments of $125 Due November 15 and January 15) Price includes charter bus, hotel accommodations (Holiday Inn Express or
equivalent), daily breakfast, campus tours, activity)
Significant Requirements: Good Academic Standing-Not on Probation (No D’s or F’s)/ Registered for SAT or ACT/ Clearance Forms (Core Teachers)
University Academic RequirementsA-G Coursework Minimum
RequirementRecommended Path
A: History / Social Science 3 years MWH , US History, Gov’t
B: English 4 years Expository English 11 and 12 minimum path
C: Math 3 years (must complete Algebra II)
4 years Precalculus / Statistics or beyond
D: Lab Science 3 years Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Anatomy
E: World Language 2 years 3rd year preferred
F: Visual and Performing Art 1 year 1 year
G: College Prep Elective 1 year (College Path automatically completes this)
** Recommended courses set the students apart from the minimum requirement students. *** Course level, Advanced and AP, better develop students to be “college ready”. (1 AP or Dual Enrollment Course before Graduation)
College Admissions Profile CSU System UC System Private
Admissions Formula
Eligibility Index (GPA x 800 + CR + M) =2900 minimum score
(10 X ACT Comp.) + (200 x GPA) =
GPA, SAT (CR M, W), Essay, minimum 3.0 GPA to apply
SAT II’s only special majors
Comprehensive Review- Varies by school
May need SAT II’s
Admitted Averages
San Marcos 3.3 GPA + 1011 CR & Math Fullerton 3.48 GPA + 1028 CR & MathSDSU 3.78 GPA + 1148 CR & MLong Beach 3.6 GPA + 1100 CR & MCal Poly SLO 3.9 GPA + 1292 CR & MSF State 2.8 GPA + 900 CR & M
UC Riverside 3.62 GPA + 1675 Total SATUC Irvine 3.99 GPA + 1877 Total SATUC San Diego 4.07 GPA + 1980 Total SATUCLA 4.14 GPA + 2035 Total SATUC Merced 3.55 GPA + 1653 Total SATSanta Barbara3.98 GPA + 1887 Total SAT
Varies
Additional Information
23 Campus in StateTraditional Majors
9 Reg. Campuses , Research and Theory Based Majors
More Expensive / Give More Financial Aid, Smaller Classes, Higher Graduation Rate
AVID FundingAVID Funding
Current Budget- $10,000 District to cover tutors and all expenses
Goal to Fundraise = $20,000
Average Yearly Expenses: $15,000 College Tutors$ 5,000 ($1,200 for 50 students for one day trip)$3,000 (Prog. Contribution to Junior 4 day Field Trip)$3,000 Consulting/ Supplies/ Staff Develop.
$15,000 - $20,000 Desired Purchase: (Portable Laptop / Tablet Lab)
AVID FundingAVID FundingFundraise/ Donate- $50 per student ( Equals $5 per month)
Donate - Pay Cash to Bookkeeper or Online with Credit Card at the Trading Post Online – Tax Deduction(By October 1st)
ORFundraise ????? Sell the equivalent to
$50 profit (Average return about 25% means you sell about $200 worth of product)
Corporate Sponsorship $$$ - ???? (Tax Write Off)
$50 X 340 students = $17,000
How can parents help?
Encourage students to come to school daily!
Be active with www.vmhs.net and the abi portal (passwords sent home 2 weeks ago).
Discuss with students selection of tutorial group they will join on tutorial day.
Occasionally review a page of notes.
Use questions developed by students to help review for concepts and tests.
Have weekly checks of organization
How can parents help? (cont.)How can parents help? (cont.) Discuss colleges and if possible, visit colleges
Develop a Family College Plan!
Force your children to “Develop an Attitude” about their education- Don’t let them cruise- the competition is not!
Encourage/ force students to use the resources provided them in AVID.
Good resources:www.csumentor.eduwww.collegeboard.comwww.avidonline.org
Questions?