Welcome to AVID 10 Parent/Student Meeting! It’s not only a program, it’s an ATTITUDE

Who are the AVID 10 Teachers? AVID Teacher / Coordinator  Matt Bean: Ext: 6608

The Mission of AVID AVID is designed to increase school wide learning and performance. The mission of AVID is to ensure that all students with academic potential and the capability of completing a college preparatory path:  will succeed in rigorous curriculum,  will participate in school activities,  will increase their enrollment in four-year colleges, and  will become educated and responsible  participants and leaders in a democratic society.

What is AVID? AVID continues to be an academic, regularly scheduled elective class. AVID coursework includes writing as a tool of learning, inquiry method, and collaborative grouping. The three main components of the program are:  academic instruction,  tutorial support,  and motivational and reflective activities.

How does the AVID program contribute to the success of the students?  Teaches study and organizational skills  Supports English classes through the use of 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  Helps students with self exploration, and college / careers inquiry

10 th Grade AVID  All students should take the PSAT (Saturday Oct. 16/ Register w/ bookkeeper by Oct. 13th- $23).  All students should attend two field trips (fundraise $$$), one each semester (cannot have any D’s/ F’s on grade check given every 3 weeks).  All students should take the Practice Full- Length SAT (end of January / $20 to bookkeeper).  All Students should challenge themselves w/ level of Rigor (40% increase in College Readiness).

Main differences Between 9 th and 10 th Grade  Grade Point Average Counts for College!  Level of rigor in academic classes; for example Chemistry (standard 10 th grade course), Advanced English II/ AP Euro History (designed for competitive college bound)  One more core class- MWH/ AP Euro  AVID resources (tutoring) should be readily incorporated into student’s academic plan  Begin basic introduction to SAT/ ACT

Tutorials  Occur at least once per week  Students break into groups based on core subjects in which they need support  Students engage in collaborative inquiry and problem- solving  A tutorial form MUST be filled out before the tutorial E:\AVID\AVID GENERAL STUFF\Tutorial Participation Form08.doc  Tutorials are turned in at the end of the tutorial or at the beginning of the following class. They should not be taken home except as a study tool! No late tutorials will be accepted.  Missed Tutorials (due to absences, etc.) must be made-up on the assigned makeup date (2 per 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) AVID GENERAL STUFF\Cornell Note Sample.pdfAVID GENERAL STUFF\Cornell Note Sample.pdf -1 pages for every block period (Front and Back) Detailed Summary is the most important part of the notes. -1/2 page for 5 th Period (Front Only) --Notes must be complete and include: heading, name/date (in pen!), topic, notes, and summary All students should have 5 checks (5 pages of notes) every two weeks. E:\AVID\AVID GENERAL STUFF\AVID Note Verification Form 11th 2009.doc AVID GENERAL STUFF\Notebook Check.doc

Tutoring Program  If a student is struggling in a class (grade is less than 75%), students are required to get tutoring. Any D’s or F’s or Multiple C’s requires 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 specific teacher first!  Communicate with your AVID teacher!  AVID Lunch Tutoring 1 st Lunch -Tues/ Thurs/ Fri (W211) 2 nd Lunch - Tues- (E217) Mon/ Weds (EE25) Thurs/ Fri (EE28) ** Will Post in ALL AVID Classes * Late Start Tutoring 8-9:30 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.. For 10 th grade the G.P.A. should not be below 2.8. (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 Information  A-G requirements: History/Social Science-2 years required English-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 ** Course level impacts college decisions and increases college readiness.

What colleges are looking for: Cal State  Eligibility Index: 2900 Minimum (GPA x800 + SAT Math + Critical Reading)  3500 min. target indexUC  Admissions Index: SAT (Math, Critical Reading and Writing) Scale Based on GPA (3.0 minimum to apply)

College Freshman Profile  High School GPA’s of entering freshmen San Diego State:3.77 Class ’08 – CSUF 3.35 UC: 3.61 (Riverside) (Berkeley) – 3.95 (Irvine) o Test Scores: UC Riverside: SAT 1: 560 (Math), 515 (Critical Reading), 570 (Writing) /ACT 23 UC Berkeley: SAT 1: 696 (Math), 665 (Critical Reading), 675 (Writing) /ACT 29 Cal Poly San Luis Obispo: 650 Math, 595 (Critical Reading), 620 (Writing) /ACT 28 Cal State San Marcos: SAT 1: 500 (Math), 500 (Critical Reading), 500 (Writing)/ACT 21

AVID’s Impact on College  National College Going Rate to complete 4-year college entrance requirements: National (Non-AVID): 36% National (AVID): 89% VMHS (AVID): 100% of all graduating seniors have qualified for 4 yr. college entrance

Colleges Represented in our AVID Program  CSU San Marcos  CSU Fullerton  Long Beach State  CSU Stanislaus  San Francisco State  Fresno State  San Diego State  UC San Diego  UC Santa Cruz  UC Berkeley  USC  University of Redlands  UC Santa Barbara  UC Riverside  Cal Poly San Luis Obispo  Cal Poly Pomona  Yale  United State Air Force  UNC Chapel Hill  Azusa Pacific University  Arizona State  Washington State University

How can parents help?  Encourage students to come to school daily!  Be active with and abiwww.vmhs.net  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.)  Discuss colleges and if possible, visit colleges  Develop a Family College Plan  Force your children to be responsible for their education- Don’t bail them out! Good resources:

AVID Financial Plan  Previous AVID Budget- $29,000 District * $10, 000 Fundraise $7,200 local field trips $4,000 Junior Field Trip $17,000 Tutors $3,000 Consulting/ Supplies/ Staff Development District AVID Expense: Approx. $150,000 per site (Trained teachers out of subject area) Current Site Budget- $5000 * ??? Fundraise

Financial Plan Fundraise/ Donate- $60 per student ($6 per month) Can make payments! 1. Donate - Pay Cash or Credit Card to Bookkeeper- Tax Deduction 2. Fundraise- Sell the equivalent to $60 profit (Average return about 25% means you sell about $220 worth of product) Please arrange to pay by November 1, 2010

Questions?