Welcome to AVID 12 Parent Information Night Matt Bean Char Gempeler Denise Peterson

VMHS AVID Expectations  Individual Determination (AVID is a choice not a requirement)  Continue to use the AVID Methodologies (Cornell Notes / Tutorials/ Academic Tutoring)- Do things the AVID way!  Maintain a Competitive Grade Point Average – Senior Year Counts! **Conditional Acceptance  Complete a Rigorous Course of Study- AP Courses and Dual Enrollment increase college readiness and save $ for college. All “college bound” seniors should be in a MATH class!  Actively Participate on Campus and in Community (sports, clubs, band, leadership, jobs, volunteer work etc.)

AVID Protocol  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). Prepare for college life!  Rigor- Students must handle rigor in college! The Program dictates the student’s schedule – not the student or the parent  Hold your student accountable!  NEVER give $$$ to companies offering college placement assistance (Your yearly AVID Donation of $50 Covers Everything)

AVID 12 th Grade Expectations AVID Senior Seminar is not study hall or a place to do homework: Students must do their “AVID” work in class  Complete a weekly Tutorial in class  Maintain academic rigor while preparing for college  Achieve highest GPA possible  Participate in SAT/ ACT preparation  Participate in college exploration  Apply to Four-Year Colleges (Applications, Personal Statements, Letters of Recommendation etc.)  Monthly Scholarships / Apply for Financial Aid (FAFSA)  Complete Senior Project (Develop College and Career Plan)  Complete Community Service

Rigor  From.. College Readiness created by David T. Conley for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation 2007  “The critical reasoning, subject matter expertise and study skills students must develop to succeed in an AP Course will fortify high school graduates for a successful transition into their freshman year at college.”  Univ. of Texas study found a 40% increase in college readiness in students with rigorous schedules including AP Courses ( )

Rigor  “AP courses as well as additional math and science courses have a set of curricular and resource requirements that directly relate to college readiness”  “Students who take an AP course in high school have a better chance of being accepted to the college of their choice, lessen the need to take remedial college coursework and increase their ability to be successful in college courses.” Dr. David Moyer- Illinois Asst. Superintendent

Tutorials  Seniors must complete one Tutorial each week: No Make-up  Students break into groups based on subject in which they need help  Peer and Cross-age tutors are available to assist in tutoring  A tutorial form MUST be filled out before class  Tutorials are NOT homework time

AVID Tutoring Program  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  Always contact the “Core” teacher first!  Communicate with your AVID teacher!  AVID Lunch Tutoring 1 st Lunch- Monday & Wednesday (EE25) Tuesday & Thursday (EE22) 2 nd Lunch – Monday- Thursday (EE28) Late Start Tutoring on Monday’s 7:15 -8:15 (EE28) Wednesday Before 6:45 (EE28)

Four Year University vs. Community Colleges  100% not the same thing! - Top 12.5 % of all graduates go to UC system - Top 35% of all graduates go to California State System - Next 30% go to Community College System (open to all /do not need to graduate high school/ Remediation Program

Four Year University vs. Community College  2009 Study conducted by National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) - Completion Rate (Obtain Degree): Improve odds of obtaining Bachelor’s Degree by almost 30% 84% Private 4-Year 83% Public 4-Year 55% Community College - Intent to Transfer 33% of Community College students have “No Intent” to transfer to 4-Year 67% Enter w/ plan to transfer (of this group only 61% actually transfer/ 39% never do)

Four Year University vs. Community College  16% of all Community College students successfully complete coursework and transfer within 2.5 years ($$$)  33 months (roughly 3 years) is the average time to obtain AA degree from Community College  44% of Community College students are no longer enrolled in any college after 2.5 years  34% of all Community College students attain a Bachelor’s Degree within 6 years.  Community Colleges may appear to be CHEAPER NOW, but the tuition expenses should not be the only consideration!

Four Year University vs. Community College Cost Breakdown: CSUSM- Tuition $6,596 MSJC- Tuition $1,176 Scenario Based on Current Statistics: CSUSM $6,596 x 5 years = $32,970 MSJC $1,176 x 3 years + CSUSM 6596 x 3 years = 23,316 *** Overall Difference = $9,654 Part Time Job: $9.00 per hour / 25 hours per week Earns $225 per week/ $900 per month/ clear about $700 month I have had numerous AVID students graduate college in four years, thus saving even more money. Students attending Four Year Universities usually obtain degree sooner (minimum of one year) allowing him/her to pursue a career sooner (35k yearly for starting salary w/ degree)

University Academic Requirements A-G CourseworkMinimum Requirement Recommended Path- AVID Path A: History / Social Science3 yearsMWH, US History, Gov’t B: English4 yearsExpository English 11 and 12 minimum path C: Math3 years (must complete Algebra II) 4 years Precalculus / Statistics or beyond D: Lab Science3 yearsBiology, Chemistry or Physics, Anatomy E: World Language2 years3 rd year preferred F: Visual and Performing Art1 year G: College Prep Elective1 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 SystemUC SystemPrivate Admissions Formula Eligibility Index (GPA x CR + M) = 2900 minimum score (10 X ACT Comp.) + (200 x GPA) = GPA, SAT (CR M, W), Essay, minimum 3.0 GPA to apply SAT II’s only special majors Comprehensive Review- Varies by school May need SAT II’s Admitted Averages San Marcos 3.3 GPA CR & Math Fullerton 3.48 GPA CR & Math SDSU 3.78 GPA CR & M Long Beach 3.6 GPA CR & M Cal Poly SLO 3.9 GPA CR & M SF State 3.0 GPA CR & M UC Riverside 3.62 GPA Total SAT UC Irvine 3.99 GPA Total SAT UC San Diego 4.07 GPA Total SAT UCLA 4.14 GPA Total SAT UC Merced 3.55 GPA Total SAT Santa Barbara3.98 GPA 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

Application Process Cal. States = CSU Mentor ( Apply Online- $55.00 October 1- November 30 GPA + SAT / ACT (CR + M only)- University of California ( Admissions- Online Application - $70.00 Opens October 5 th - File November 1-30 GPA + SAT/ ACT (all areas) + Essay + Extracurricular

Application Process Private and Out of State Colleges and Universities Check with admissions officer or online Dates and requirements vary GPA + SAT/ ACT (all areas) + Essay + Extracurricular + Letter of Recommendation All students should create a college interest schematic- Include all dates, requirements, housing dates, scholarship opportunities (all schools have them), placement exams, and portal information

Financial Aid Information Scholarships/ Grants Federal $/ State $/ University $/ Private Organizations and Veterans Organizations (Must Contact Them) **Free Money (less than 5%) Loans- Must be repaid (makes up 60% of all student aid) Work Study (On campus jobs that provide $ for students) Part Time Jobs – All College Students Should Work!

Financial Aid Information  SAR (Student Aid Report)- April- Outlines college expenses and financial aid  Loan Order: Most Favorable to Least Favorable Perkins Loan (4.5% Fixed) Stafford Loan (6% Fixed) PLUS Loan (7% +) Home Equity (Rate may be positive but long term costs) Private Lender (Prime +) **Subsidized Loans (interest deferred) Student loans are much better than parent loans!

Financial Aid Resources  Local Companies/ Corporate America/ Employers/ Criteria Listing - Search on internet or direct contact w/ letter.  Fast Web  Fed Money  Scholarship  Never Pay Any Money for Scholarship Information!

Financial Aid- Scholarship Payoff  “Average student spends 80 hours trying to obtain $5000 in scholarship money”  Is it worth your time? $ per hour Senior Requirement: 2 Scholarships per month (Due the 1 st of the month)- No Sweepstakes Scholarships! ** All college-bound students should spend a minimum of 2 hours each week on Scholarship Work!

Financial Aid - Parent Information  Must Obtain student and parent PIN # for FAFSA ( – Due December 1 st.  Federal Financial Aid Information Apply Online at (not Due by March 2 nd --- Application is not available until January 1, 2014

Documents Needed to Complete the FAFSA  Complete Taxes Early – 2013 Taxes  Social Security #  W-2 forms / 1099 Forms  Completed Tax Forms (ASAP after 1 st of year)  Current Bank Statements- Student and Parent  Untaxed Income Records-Social Security/veterans benefits etc.  Current business and investment information  Records of stocks/ bonds/ other investments

FAFSA Workshop  FAFSA Completion Assistance (Free) Federal Financial Aid Information  February 4, Line by Line Workshop 6-8 pm in Library Computer Lab

Senior Timeline / Opportunity  Senior year is a challenging time with many important deadlines. Students and Parents must stay on top of it! Senior Year Timeline on Mr. Bean’s Webpage- Check it out!  The 5th annual Temecula Valley College and Vocational Invitational will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Temecula’s Promenade Mall. Admissions representatives from over 180 colleges, universities and vocational schools will be in attendance.

Final Thoughts  All SAT/ ACT Testing should be completed by November (Some schools will accept December results, but not recommended)  Students must check their college s and portals regularly! Missed deadlines = no acceptance! – Each school sets its own dates.  Every College has a Financial Aid Department (Scholarships, Loans, Work Study, Questions)  English and Math Placement Exams in Spring 2014 (February-April)  May 1 st, 2014 Intent to Register Due- Pay Deposit  July 15, 2014 Final Transcript Due to College

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