Welcome to AVID Parent/Student Night! AVID Coordinator Matt Bean: 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.

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.

How will the AVID program contribute to the success of my student? 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? 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.docAVID GENERAL STUFF\Notebook Check.doc Grade Checks: Monitored every three weeks AVID GENERAL STUFF\AVID Grade Check (2).docAVID GENERAL STUFF\AVID Grade Check (2).doc

AVID Methodologies Tutorials: Fosters critical thinking skills and analysis, focuses on core subjects, done once or twice a week AVID GENERAL STUFF\Tutorial Participation Form08.docAVID GENERAL STUFF\Tutorial Participation Form08.doc Tutoring: Peer tutoring, college tutoring, grade improvement AVID GENERAL STUFF\Tutoring Prog..docAVID 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)

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.

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

College Admission Profile Cal State’s Eligibility Index: GPA (10-12) x 800+ SAT CR+ SAT Math 2900 minimum to qualify; target score: 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 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 Programs 47 States 18 Countries Nearly 265,000 students served in

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 Currently: 10 Sections, 260 students, 6 AVID Elective Teachers 2006: 1 st 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 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 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 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 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)

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