Welcome to AVID 11 Parent /Student Night
Matt Bean: mbean@murrieta.k12.ca.us
951-894-5750 Ext: 6608 (Teacher/ Coord.)
Char Gempeler: cgempeler@murrieta.k12.ca.us
(951) 894-5750 ext 6605 (Teacher)
Denise Peterson: dpeterson@murrieta.k12.ca.us
(951) 894-5750 ext 6617 (Teacher)
VMHS AVID Expectations
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Individual Determination (AVID is a choice not a requirement)
Adopt the AVID Methodologies- Must be willing to change some of
your personal habits. Do things the AVID 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.)
AVID Protocol
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All schedule changes go through AVID teacher/
coordinator + AVID counselor + AVID administrator.
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- Expo English/ Take at least one Advanced
Placement (AP) course during high school (AP US
History ?). The Program dictates the student’s
schedule – not the student or the parent
Hold your student accountable!
How does the AVID program contribute
to the success of the students?
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Teaches study and organizational skills
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Uses writing as a tool for learning
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Gives tutorial help with college/AP tutors
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Enhances collaborative thinking to ensure success in rigorous
courses
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Students visit colleges and universities
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Assists students with the application process for four year
colleges and universities
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Students explore college majors and careers
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Students complete self exploration and receive mentoring
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Students create college admissions essays and actively seek out
scholarship opportunities
11th Grade AVID Highlights
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Students interested in the UC System: Do not require
SAT Subject Tests for Fall 2013 admission, but you may
submit scores on these if you want to show your
mastery of a particular subject. Some campuses may
recommend certain Subject Tests for some competitive
majors. Also, you may use them to satisfy "a-g"
requirements.
All Students should actively participate in the college
search process (“Fit School”)
www.csumentor.com
Google “college search” – many options
11th Grade AVID Highlights
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Grade Point Average Counts for College! (50%)
All Students should challenge themselves w/ level
of Rigor (40% increase in “College Readiness”)
The GOAL is to take at least 1 AP Course before
Graduation! Rigor = Thinking / Difference
between “Doing Work and Studying”
Develop a plan to “Use the Tutors”!
11th Grade AVID Highlights
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All students should take the PSAT (Wednesday Oct. 17/ Register
w/ bookkeeper by Oct. 10th- $23)
All students should take the Practice Full- Length SAT (January
26th/ $20 to bookkeeper). Based on results, students should
consider taking a preparation course offered on campus
(BeCollegeWise.com) Discounted Price = $195
All Students must take the SAT/ACT in the Spring.
SAT- www.collegeboard.com March 9/ May 4/ June 1
ACT- www.act.org
Feb 9. /April 13/ June 8
All students should establish “study time” for the SAT/ ACT
2 hours per week during 1st Semester
5 hours per week during 2nd Semester
SAT vs. ACT
SAT
ACT
Test Type
Aptitude
Achievement
Subjects
Critical Reading
Math
Writing
English
Math
Reading
Science
Writing
Sections
9 Sections + Essay
4 Sections + Essay
Testing Time
3 hours, 45 minutes
3 hours, 25 minutes
Test Price
$ 49
$ 48
SAT vs. ACT
SAT
ACT
Register
www.collegeboard.com
www.act.org
Test Dates
March 10, 2012 ***
May 5, 2012
June 2, 2012
February 11, 2012
April 14, 2012 ***
June 9, 2012
Scoring
2400 Total Score
Critical Reading 200-800
Math 200-800
Writing 200-800
1500 Average College Bound
Score
Composite Score of 36
Average Score from 4
Sections
21 Average College Bound
Score
Additional Information
¼ point deducted for
incorrect answers (no
guessing
No penalty for guessing
Question may be worded in
a tricky manner, challenging
vocabulary
Slightly higher Math, but
questions are more user
friendly, English and
vocabulary are more
manageable
Tutorials
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Occur at least once per week
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Students break into groups based on core subjects in which they
need support. CONCEPTUAL LEARNING
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Students engage in collaborative inquiry and problem-solving
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A tutorial form MUST be filled out before the tutorial
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Tutorials are turned in at the end of the tutorial. They should
not be taken home except as a study tool!
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Missed Tutorials (due to absences, etc.) must be made-up on the
assigned date (usually offered 2x a month).
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Tutorials are NOT a place to do HOMEWORK!
Notebook Checks
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Used as a way to check organization and note taking.
Notes are checked daily!
Note guidelines: (for core classes)
-1 pages for every block period (Front and Back)
-1/2 page 5th Period (Front Only)
5 pages every two weeks for each class
--Notes must be complete and include: heading, name/date
(in pen!), topic, notes, and summary
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AVID GENERAL STUFF\AVID Note Verification Form 11th
2009.doc
AVID Tutoring Program
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If a student is struggling in a class (grade is
less than 75%), students are required to get
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
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Always contact the “Core” teacher first!
Communicate with your AVID teacher!
AVID Lunch Tutoring
1st Lunch –Mon-Fri (E217) By Appointment
2nd Lunch – Monday- Friday (EE28)
* Late Start Tutoring 7:30- 8:30 in Library
Probation
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Probation is assigned to any student that receives
a “D” or to the students that do not maintain a
competitive G.P.A.. Any student with a 10th grade
GPA below a 3.0 at the start of 11th grade is on
probation. (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 Field Trip
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General Guidelines:
3 or 4 day charter bus trip
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Time Period- Early February
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Visit 6-8 Colleges (State/ Private/UC) + Extra Educational- Fun
Activity
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Estimated Cost $250- 4 Day Trip (Two Payments of $125 Due
November 15 and January 15) Price includes
charter bus, hotel accommodations (Holiday Inn Express or
equivalent), daily breakfast, campus tours, activity)
Significant Requirements: Good Academic Standing-Not on
Probation (No D’s or F’s)/ Registered for SAT or ACT/
Clearance Forms (Core Teachers)
University Academic Requirements
A-G Coursework
Minimum
Requirement
Recommended
Path
A: History / Social Science
3 years
MWH , US History, Gov’t
B: English
4 years
Expository English 11 and
12 minimum path
C: Math
3 years (must complete
Algebra II)
4 years
Precalculus / Statistics or
beyond
D: Lab Science
3 years
Biology, Chemistry,
Physics or Anatomy
E: World Language
2 years
3rd year preferred
F: Visual and Performing Art
1 year
1 year
G: College Prep Elective
1 year
(College Path automatically
completes this)
** Recommended courses set the students apart from the minimum
requirement students.
*** Course level, Advanced and AP, better develop students to be
“college ready”. (1 AP or Dual Enrollment Course before Graduation)
College Admissions Profile
CSU System
UC System
Private
Eligibility Index (GPA x 800
+ CR + M) =
2900 minimum score
GPA, SAT (CR M, W),
Essay, minimum 3.0 GPA
to apply
Comprehensive
Review- Varies by
school
(10 X ACT Comp.) + (200
x GPA) =
SAT II’s only special
majors
May need SAT II’s
Admitted
Averages
San Marcos 3.3 GPA +
1011 CR & Math
Fullerton 3.48 GPA +
1028 CR & Math
SDSU 3.78 GPA +
1148 CR & M
Long Beach 3.6 GPA +
1100 CR & M
Cal Poly SLO 3.9 GPA +
1292 CR & M
SF State 2.8 GPA +
900 CR & M
UC Riverside 3.62 GPA
+ 1675 Total SAT
UC Irvine 3.99 GPA +
1877 Total SAT
UC San Diego 4.07 GPA
+ 1980 Total SAT
UCLA 4.14 GPA +
2035 Total SAT
UC Merced 3.55 GPA +
1653 Total SAT
Santa Barbara3.98 GPA
+ 1887 Total SAT
Varies
Additional
Information
23 Campus in State
Traditional Majors
9 Reg. Campuses ,
Research and Theory
Based Majors
More Expensive /
Give More Financial
Aid, Smaller Classes,
Higher Graduation
Rate
Admissions
Formula
AVID Funding
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Current Budget- $10,000 District to cover tutors and all
expenses
Goal to Fundraise = $20,000
Average Yearly Expenses:
$15,000 College Tutors
$ 5,000 ($1,200 for 50 students for one day trip)
$3,000 (Prog. Contribution to Junior 4 day Field Trip)
$3,000 Consulting/ Supplies/ Staff Develop.
$15,000 - $20,000 Desired Purchase:
(Portable Laptop / Tablet Lab)
AVID Funding
Fundraise/ Donate- $50 per student ( Equals $5 per month)
Donate - Pay Cash to Bookkeeper or Online with Credit
Card at the Trading Post Online – Tax Deduction(By
October 1st)
OR
Fundraise ????? Sell the equivalent to
$50 profit (Average return about 25%
means you sell about $200 worth of product)
Corporate Sponsorship $$$ - ???? (Tax Write Off)
$50 X 340 students = $17,000
How can parents help?
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Encourage students to come to school daily!
Be active with www.vmhs.net and the abi portal
(passwords sent home 2 weeks ago).
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.)
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Discuss colleges and if possible, visit colleges
Develop a Family College Plan!
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Force your children to “Develop an Attitude” about their
education- Don’t let them cruise- the competition is not!
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Encourage/ force students to use the resources provided
them in AVID.
Good resources:
www.csumentor.edu
www.collegeboard.com
www.avidonline.org
Questions?