1. Welcome to AVID Parent/Student Night! AVID Coordinator Matt Bean: mbean@murrieta.k12.ca.usmbean@murrieta.k12.ca.us 951-894-5750 Ext: 6608

2. What is AVID? AVID is an academic, regularly scheduled elective class that assists students in their preparation for admission into four-year universities. The three main components of the program are: Academic instruction through tutorial support Note taking and organizational methodologies College exploration and motivational activities.

3. How will my student benefit from being in AVID? AVID Mission The mission of AVID is to ensure that ALL students will: succeed in rigorous curriculum, will complete a rigorous college preparatory path, will enter mainstream activities of the school, will increase their enrollment in four-year colleges, and will become educated and responsible participants and leaders in a democratic society.

4. How will the AVID program contribute to the success of my student? Offers personalized support and counseling Provides daily interaction, motivation, and accountability Teaches study and organizational skills Provides “Tutorial” help through college and high school tutors Teaches students to work collaboratively to be successful in the most rigorous courses

5. How will the AVID program contribute to the success of my student? Strengthens student Analytical Ability & Writing Skills Takes students to visit colleges and universities Assists students with the application process for four-year colleges and universities Helps students explore careers pathways Personalized attention to assist in student growth and maturation. Test Preparation for the SAT / ACT

6. What are the AVID Methodologies all students will be expected to follow? Cornell Notes: stimulates critical thinking skills and fosters test preparation. Notebook Checks: Done every three weeks, monitors note taking organization and time management Grade Checks: Monitored every three weeks Tutorials: Fosters critical thinking skills and analysis, focuses on core subjects, done once or twice a week Tutoring: Peer tutoring, college tutoring, grade improvement Counseling: Personalized four-year plan. Works closely with students and parents through every phase of the college going process.

7. AVID Classroom Activities Researching and applying to colleges Applying for financial aid and scholarships Visiting College Campuses Standardized test preparation Academic Enrichment Parent Information Sessions (Financial Aid Nights, College 101, Grade Level Expectations) Analytical Inquiry – Weekly Tutorials

8. What classes will my student be taking? 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

9. AVID Statistics World-Wide 4800 Schools 48 States 16 Countries Over 425,000 students served in 2011

10. VMHS AVID Program Currently: 10 Sections, over 300 students, 3 AVID Elective Teachers + AVID Counselor and AVID Administrator 6 AVID Graduating Classes in School’s History (Over 300 Graduates) 99% Acceptance Rate to 4-year University

11. AVID’s Impact on College National College Going rate to complete 4-year college entrance requirements: National (Non-AVID): 34% National (AVID): 89% VMHS (AVID): 100%

12. 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 USC Yale University United States Air Force Academy University of Redlands Cal. Baptist University Concordia University Azusa Pacific University University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill

13. VMHS AVID Expectations Individual Determination (AVID is a choice not a requirement) – It’s an Attitude! Adopt the AVID Methodologies- It is the AVID Way! Meet the AVID Profile- 1 st Generation Traditional 4- Year Bound, Work Ethic, Academic Level, etc… Maintain a Competitive Grade Point Average (Tutoring/ Probation/ Dismissal) Complete a Rigorous Course of Study (minimum 1 Advanced Placement Course before graduation) Actively Participate on Campus (sports, clubs, band, leadership etc. )

14. What Do I Do Now? Download the AVID Application @ www.vmhs.net on Mr. Bean’s webpage under AVID Information AVID Application 2012.doc www.vmhs.netAVID Application 2012.doc Complete all parts of the application and return to your Middle School Student Services Office (Counselor’s Office) by March 29 th @ 3:00 pm Take Part in an AVID Interview Warm Springs: April 19, 2012 DMMS: April 24, 2012 All Others: TBD (based on #’s) Get the best grades possible- Finish Strong!

15. QUESTIONS?