UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA Academic Advancement Academies Summer Algebra Academy Summer Geometry Academy College Readiness Academy Academic Advancement Academies Summer Algebra Academy Summer Geometry Academy College Readiness Academy

Summer Algebra Academy Central Themes Create a College Going Culture Increase UC and CSU Eligibility Rates Increase UC and CSU Application, Admission and Enrollment Rates Increase Collaboration between all Pre-Collegiate Partners Strategic Intervention Research and Data Driven

Algebra I – The Gatekeeper California students fail Algebra I at extraordinarily high rates. In , an expected 40% of the state’s 9 th graders will need to repeat the course. In fall 2004, nearly 48,000 Los Angeles Unified School District, 9 th graders took beginning Algebra and 44% failed the course. SOURCE: Helfand, D. (2006, January 10). A Formula for Failure in L.A. Schools. Los Angeles Times, p. A1.

SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES Research tells us that freshmen: - are fearful of high school facility - need an adult figure to mentor them - seek advice about college/careers from teacher - turn to parents for advice about college

SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES Research tells us that freshmen (cont): - don’t understand the importance of 9 th grade - under-perform in their classes - a significant portion fail 9 th grade algebra -many students do not complete homework

SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES Research tells us that freshmen (cont): - watch over 25 hours of television per week - spend about 5 hours on homework per week - parents give students less than 1 hour (38 minutes) of undivided attention per week

SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES Research tells us that freshmen (cont): - with clear career goals and professional aspirations perform better academically - who have identified what college or university they want to attend outperform their peers

SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES Research tells us that: - 9 th grade academic failure manifests itself as a 10 th grade dropout problem

SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES 2002 SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES 3 High Schools Students 2003 SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES 7 High Schools Students 2004 SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES 8 High Schools Students 2005 SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES 18 High Schools Students 2006 SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES 42 High Schools Students 2007 SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES 62 High /Middle Schools Students 2008 SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES 68 High/Middle Schools Students

SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES Primary Goals - Increase 9 th Grade Academic Performance -Increase Social Capital within Community -Introduce Families to Higher Education - Initiate Systemic Change within High School -Increase the Number of Students who Enroll in Higher Education

SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES Target Students -20% of 9 th Grade Class -Students not prepared for 9 th Grade Geometry -Heterogeneous group of students -25 Student per classroom

SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES -Six Week Intensive Summer Instruction -Not Regular Summer School -Supportive Teachers, Counselors and Staff -Investment of Summer School ADA Funds - University of California Technical Support

SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES -Expansion of School Year -Non-Traditional Classroom Time -Opportunity for Creative Teaching - Reduction of Student to Staff Ratio - Mandated Parental Involvement -Opportunity for Intensive Counseling

SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES Introduce Freshmen to: High School Facility Administration and Faculty Student Government Groups Academic Clubs Athletic Opportunities Pre-collegiate Programs Related Community Groups

SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES Recruitment of Students - Middle School Recruitment - Informational Night - Application Process - Admissions Process - Orientation

SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES Parent Activities - Informational Night -Program Orientation -College Family Night “Electronic Portfolio” Review Four Year High School Academic Plan Ten Year Career Plan -College Campus Tours -College Admissions Workshops -Financial Aid Workshop - End of Program Celebration

SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES Program Activities - UC/CSU Math Diagnostic Placement Test -Academic Support with Undergraduate Tutors

SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES Algebra Course -Warm Up -Target Vocabulary -Study Skills -College Readiness Seminars -MESA Activity

SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES Program Activities -Director/Counselor Planning Sessions and SAA Leadership Institute -College Readiness Curriculum -MESA Projects/Activities

SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES College Readiness Seminars (traditional study skills) Time Management Test Taking Note Taking

SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES College Readiness Seminars (SAA exclusive seminars) Homework Completion Stress Management Learning Styles Guest Speakers

SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES College Readiness Seminars (college career focus) “College: Making it Happen” “Realizing the College Dream” Dream a Little Dream Debunking the Financial Aid Myth CaliforniaColleges.edu Career Exploration College Exploration

College Going Initiative SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES College Readiness Seminars (cont.) Academic Portfolio Career Exploration College Information College Application

Summer Algebra Academy Sponsored Activities College Campus Tours

Summer Algebra Academy Sponsored Activities College Campus Tours

Summer Algebra Academy California School Board Association 2004 Golden Bell Award Winner Brawley High School California School Board Association 2004 Golden Bell Award Winner Brawley High School

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BRAWLEY UNION HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMY STUDENT BREAKDOWN African American0%4% 3% Asian1%2% 0% Hispanic85%83%81% White14%11%16% Special Education6%8%5% Migrant22%16%20% Support Academy8%15%6% Total Students

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BRAWLEY HIGH SCHOOL 2002 SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMY

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BRAWLEY HIGH SCHOOL 2002 SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMY School Year

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BRAWLEY HIGH SCHOOL 2002 SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMY Class of 2006

IMPERIAL COUNTY IMPERIAL HIGH SCHOOL The Education Trust 2006 Dispelling the Myth Award Recipient IMPERIAL HIGH SCHOOL The Education Trust 2006 Dispelling the Myth Award Recipient

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IMPERIAL HIGH SCHOOL 2006 SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMY

Summer Algebra Academy The Hybrid Model Algebra/English Academy 45 hours of Algebra 45 hours of English 30 hours of College Readiness The Hybrid Model Algebra/English Academy 45 hours of Algebra 45 hours of English 30 hours of College Readiness

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SUMMER ALGEBRA/ENGLISH ACADEMY

SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES Program Staff -School Site Staff Director Counselor Instructors Undergraduate Tutors

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA Blas G. Guerrero, Ph.D Blas G. Guerrero, Ph.D