Welcome to AVID Welcome to AVID

Parent/Student Night!Parent/Student Night!

Who are the AVID 9 Teachers?Who are the AVID 9 Teachers?

Matt Bean: mbean@murrieta.k12.ca.us 951-894-5750 Ext: 6608 (Coordinator)951-894-5750 Ext: 6608 (Coordinator)

Char Gempeler:Char Gempeler: cgempeler@murrieta.k12.ca.us951-894-5750 Ext:6605951-894-5750 Ext:6605

Denise Williams:Denise Williams: dwilliams@murrieta.k12.ca.us951-894-5750 Ext:6617951-894-5750 Ext:6617

VMHS AVID Expectations Individual Determination (AVID is a choice not a requirement) – “It’s

not just a program, It’s an Attitude!”

Adopt the AVID Methodologies- Must be willing to change some of your personal habits. Do things the program 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.)

How will the AVID program How will the AVID program contributecontribute

to the success of my student?to the success of my student? Teaches study and organizational skills Uses writing as a tool for learning Strengthens their writing skills Gives tutorial help through college tutors Teaches students to work collaboratively to be

successful in the most rigorous courses Takes students to visit colleges and universities Assists students with the application process for four

year colleges and universities Helps students explore careers through research and

guest speakers Test Preparation for the SAT

AVID Classroom ActivitiesAVID Classroom Activities Note taking / Organization / Time Management 4 Year Plans/ College & Career Planning Researching and applying to colleges Applying for financial aid and scholarships Visiting College Campuses Interacting with guest speakers Standardized test preparation Parent Information Sessions (Financial Aid Nights,

College 101, Grade Level Expectations)

AVID Financial PlanAVID Financial Plan Previous AVID Budget- $29,000 (District)

+ $10, 000 (Fundraising)

Current Budget- $9,000 District + ??? (Fundraise)Yearly Goal to Fundraise = $20,000

Average Yearly Expenses: $15,000 College Tutors$ 7, 200 (Local field trips 1 per semester)$3,000 (Program Contribution to Junior Field Trip)$3,000 Consulting/ Supplies/ Staff Develop..$12,000- $15,000 Desired Purchase:

(Portable Netbook/ Tablet Lab)

Financial PlanFinancial PlanFundraise/ Donate- $60 per student ($6 per month) Can make

payments!

Donate - Pay Cash or Credit Card to Bookkeeper- Tax Deduction (By October 1st)

OR

Fundraise- Sell the equivalent to

$60 profit (Average return about 25% means you sell about $220 worth of product)

or All Day Car Wash- Sell 6 tickets @ $10 each

$60 X 325 students = $19, 500

AVID ProtocolAVID Protocol All schedule changes go through AVID teacher/

coordinator + AVID counselor. 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- Advanced English / Take at least one Advanced Placement (AP) course during high school. The Program dictates the student’s schedule – not the student or the parent

Hold your student accountable!

What are the AVID Methodologies What are the AVID Methodologies all students will be expected to follow? all students will be expected to follow?

Cornell Notes: stimulates critical thinking skills and fosters test preparation.AVID GENERAL STUFF\Cornell Note Sample.pdf

Daily Note Check: First 30 minutes of class (one page front and back including summary). AVID 2011 Note Verification 9th.doc

Notebook Checks: Done every three weeks, monitors note taking organization and time management AVID GENERAL STUFF\Notebook Check.doc

Grade Checks: Monitored every three weeks AVID GENERAL STUFF\AVID Grade Check (2).doc

All students and parents are encouraged to use an ABI Account to monitor student progress.

Informational letter will be sent in the next few weeks.

AVID MethodologiesAVID Methodologies

Tutorials: Fosters critical thinking skills and analysis, focuses on core subjects, done at least once per week. Tutorial Request Form-new.doc

Tutoring: Peer tutoring, college tutoring, grade improvement AVID GENERAL STUFF\Tutoring Program 2007.doc

Tutoring Program Always contact the specific teacher first! Communicate with your AVID teacher! AVID Lunch Tutoring

1st Lunch –Mon/ Weds (E216) Tues/ Thurs (EE25)

2nd Lunch – Mon.- Friday (EE28)

• Late Start Tutoring 8-9:30 in Library• *** Subject specific tutoring may be coordinated

through your AVID Teacher and Core Teacher

AVID’s Impact on CollegeAVID’s Impact on College

National College Going Rate to complete 4-year college entrance requirements: National (Non-AVID): 36%National (AVID): 89%VMHS (AVID): 98%

Local & National College Representation from VMHS AVID

California State Universities Universities of California University of Arizona /

Arizona State University / University of Northern AZ

Washington State University Embry Riddle Aeronautical

University University of Colorado University of West Virginia

Yale University United States Air Force

Academy University of Redlands Cal. Baptist University Concordia University Azusa Pacific University University of North

Carolina- Chapel Hill

What classes will my What classes will my student be taking? student be taking?

A-G requirements:History/Social Science-2 years requiredEnglish-4 years required Mathematics-3 required, 4 recommended Lab Science-2 required, 3 recommended Foreign Language-2 required, 3

recommended Visual and Performing Arts- 1 year required College Prep electives-1 year required

College Admission ProfileCollege Admission Profile

Cal State’s Eligibility Index: GPA (10-12) x 800+ SAT CR+ SAT Math / ACT

2900 minimum to qualify; target score: 3500+

RealitySDSU GPA = 3.79 CR= 580 M=590 Index 4202

LB State Index 3920+

CSUF Index 3812+

CSUM Index 3300 (local)

College Admission ProfileCollege Admission Profile

UC Eligibility: SAT CR, Math, Writing / ACT w/ writing3.0 (academic GPA ) minimum to applyOther factors:-extracurricular activities/involvement/essays/ rigor of

academic schedule

Reality UC Berkeley GPA = 4.18 CR=665 M=696 W=674

ACT=29 UCR GPA = 3.58 CR= 536 M= 576 W= 576 ACT= 24

QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?