1. Los Banos MESA Class Informational Meeting

2. What is MESA? MESA is a state program designed to get students to major in majors related to Math, Science, Engineering and technology

3. WHY MESA Develop academic skills –Helps you achieve in your math and science classes –Provides hands on activities in math, engineering, science and technology

4. LBHS MESA OFFERS MESA Day Competitions and Projects –Local, preliminary and regional Projects of the Month Academies –Saturday at CSU:Fresno –Online Academies MESA Class Field Trips College exploration Exposure to STEM Academic Advising SAT/PSAT Preparation After school tutoring Student Leadership Opportunities for Parent Involvement

5. Academies Saturday Academies: –Held on Saturday on Oct. 22rd, Nov. 19 th, Dec. 3 th, Feb. 26 th Online Academy: –Completed on online Two are Mandatory

6. MESA DAY PRELIMS SUPER BOWL of MESA Students compete in projects of their choice Top three finishers go on to Regionals held at Santa Barbara on April 21 st

7. MESA Day Projects Strand9th10th11th12th National Engineering Design Competition Wind Energy Challenge Civil/Earthquake Engineering Manila Mechanics Civil Structures CommunicationsSpeak Out Speak Easy Mathematics - SoloSolo Math Mathematics - TeamTeam Math Quest Technologybliink Mechanical Engineering Mousetrap Car - Accuracy Mousetrap Car - Accuracy Mousetrap Car - Power Biomedical Engineering Model - Brain Prosthetic Arm Aeronautical Engineering Balsawood Glider - Time Aloft Model Plane - Time Aloft Packaging EngineeringEggXpress - 9th & 10th EggXpress - 11th & 12th RoboticsSumoBot

8. MESA CLASS OVERVIEW Provides enrichment activities in math and science Provides project support for MESA day competitions Career and college advising –Help applying for college –Completing FAFSA forms –College exploration

9. MESA CLASS OVERVIEW Provide tutoring in all subjects –Would like students to have at least a C in every subject Teach study skills so students can succeed in high school and college Class would be tailored to students needs

10. WHY TAKE A MESA CLASS Get credit for competing projects Looks good on college transcripts –UC, CSU and many private colleges (State and nationally) are familiar with the program Proven results in test scores and student performance at the LBJHS

11. Projects of the Month There will be one project per month beginning in September and ending in December Projects will help students prepare for MESA Day prelims Participation will earn us points toward school of the year points

12. FIELD TRIPS 2011-2012 College Road trip –Colleges in northern California –Cost is approximately $150 to $200 –Happens Thanksgiving week CIMI (Catalina Island Marine Institute) in the Spring

13. FIELD TRIPS 2011-2012 Technology Museum –Happens in the Spring

14. Other Mesa Activities Academic Advising –Details will be announced PSAT/SAT –Fee waivers available (must meet certain requirements) Dates to be announced Afterschool Tutoring –Homework help –Place to do homework –Available in 403 or 21

15. STUDENT LEADESHIP There will be six officers –President—Responsible for all leadership reports –Vice President—Plans all fundraiser activities –Treasurer—keeps track of club finances –Secretary—keeps minutes, writes announcements –Class Representative—cannot be in MESA class –Club Representative—Must be in MESA class

16. STUDENT LEADESHIP Elections: –Nominations will be next week Each nominee must give a brief speech –Elections will be held next week after the candidates give their speeches Only registered club members can vote –Must be registered online in order to vote

17. Meetings Weekly meetings Mandatory –Vote: Day and time of meetings –Attendance at Meetings are strongly encouraged; After school –Project of the month, advisement, enrichment activities, MESA Day projects and tutoring –Strongly encouraged If you cannot make meetings due to sports or school related activities, please see me. Meeting PowerPoints will be available online

18. REGISTERING FOR MESA Applications –Everyone must complete online application Download at www.mesa.csufresno.edu www.mesa.csufresno.edu obtain directions from Mr. Tugman –Turn in Parent Authorization form to Mr. Tugman in room 403 –Complete and return LBHS MESA Application

19. LBHS GOALS 2010-2011 80% of members successfully complete the online academy 80% of members participate in after school activities 80% of members successfully complete minimum of two MESA day projects excluding math

20. MESA Club Points You will receive points toward outstanding MESA day student for each of the following –Attending weekly meeting –Coming to after school workshops/tutoring –Completing Online academy –Attending Saturday Academies –Placing in the top three at Saturday academies, Prelims and Regionals –Attending field trips

21. Questions ? Contact information: –Mr. Tugman Phone 826-6033 ext. 403 Email rtugman@losbanosusd.k12.ca.usrtugman@losbanosusd.k12.ca.us –Ms. Nakagawa Phone 826-6033 ext. 121 Email vnakagawa@losbanosusd.k12.ca.usvnakagawa@losbanosusd.k12.ca.us –CSU Fresno MESA Phone 559-278-2976 Website www.mesa.csufresno.edu