Transcript 9thGradeOrientationPPT09

Welcome to AVID
Parent/Student Night!
AVID Coordinator
•Matt Bean: [email protected]
•951-894-5750 Ext: 6608
What is AVID?
AVID is an academic, regularly scheduled
elective class based on 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 activities.
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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,
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 will become educated and responsible participants
and leaders in a democratic society.
How will the AVID program contribute
to the success of my student?
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Teaches study and organizational skills
Uses English as a writing tool for learning
Strengthens their writing skills
Gives tutorial help through college tutors
Teaches students to work collaboratively to be
successful in the most rigorous courses
Takes students to visit colleges and universities
Assists students with the application process for four
year colleges and universities
Helps students explore careers through research and
guest speakers
Test Preparation for the SAT
What are the AVID Methodologies all
students will be expected to follow?
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Cornell Notes: stimulates critical thinking skills and
fosters test preparation.
Notebook Checks: Done every three weeks,
monitors note taking organization and time
management AVID GENERAL STUFF\Notebook
Check.doc
Grade Checks: Monitored every three weeks AVID
GENERAL STUFF\AVID Grade Check (2).doc
AVID Methodologies
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Tutorials: Fosters critical thinking skills
and analysis, focuses on core subjects,
done once or twice a week AVID
GENERAL STUFF\Tutorial Participation
Form08.doc
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Tutoring: Peer tutoring, college tutoring,
grade improvement AVID GENERAL
STUFF\Tutoring Prog..doc
AVID Classroom Activities
Researching and applying to colleges
 Applying for financial aid and scholarships
 Visiting College Campuses
 Interacting with guest speakers
 Standardized test preparation
 Parent Information Sessions (Financial Aid
Nights, College 101, Grade Level
Expectations)
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AVID Protocol
All schedule changes go through AVID
teacher/ coordinator + AVID counselor
 Allow your student to handle his/her
issues (they communicate with
teachers)
 Rigor- Advanced English / Take at
least one Advanced Placement (AP)
course during high school.
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What classes will my student be
taking?
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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
College Admission Profile
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Cal State’s Eligibility Index:
GPA (10-12) x 800+ SAT CR+ SAT Math
2900 minimum to qualify; target score: 3500+
Reality
SDSU GPA = 3.79 CR= 580 M=590 Index 4202
LB State Index 3850
CSUF Index 3550
CSUM Index 3300 (local)
College Admission Profile
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UC Eligibility:
SAT CR, Math, Writing + 2 SAT II subject tests
3.0 minimum
Other factors:
-extracurricular activities/involvement/essays/ rigor of
academic schedule
Reality
UC Berkeley GPA = 4.18 CR=665 M=696 W=674
ACT=29
UCR GPA = 3.58 CR= 536 M= 576 W= 576 ACT= 24
AVID Statistics World-wide
 3500
+ Programs
 47 States
 18 Countries
 Nearly 265,000 students served in
2008-2009
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 Program
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Currently: 10 Sections, 260 students, 6 AVID Elective
Teachers
2006: 1st graduating class: 23 students, 22 students
accepted to 4-year college (95% acceptance rate)
2007: 43 Students, 43 students accepted to 4-year
college (100% acceptance rate)
2008: 35 seniors (97% acceptance rate)
2009: 63 seniors (100% anticipated acceptance rate)
Colleges Represented in our
AVID program
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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
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UC Santa Barbara
UC Riverside
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Cal Poly Pomona
Yale
United State Air Force
Concordia University
Azusa Pacific University
Arizona State
Washington State University
AVID Financial Plan
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Last year’s budget- $29,000
$5,000 local field trips ($1,500)
$4,000 Junior Field Trip
$17,000 Tutors
$3,000 Training/ Conferences/
Supplies
Financial Plan
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This year’s budget- $5,000
Fundraise/ Donate- $60 per student
Donate- Pay Cash or Credit Card to
Bookkeeper- Tax deduction
Fundraise- Sell the equivalent to
$60 profit (Average return
about 25% means you sell
about $220 worth of product)
QUESTIONS?