1. AVID 10: Sophomore Year

2. Who is the AVID 10 Team? AVID 10 Teachers
Letty Krogh:
ext.
Katherine Stone:
ext. AVID Coordinator
Denise Guzman: ext. 6478
AVID Administrator
Steve Ellis:
ext. 6497
AVID Counselor
Lisa Amstutz:
ext. 6383

3. The Curve of Forgetting
Based on a one-hour lecture
Reviewing regularly helps you retain material
Used correctly, the Cornell Notes system will help students accomplish this

4. 10th Grade AVID
All students will take the PSAT on Wednesday, October 11
There will be NO cost for the test.
AVID Counselor will help interpret scores
Students should challenge themselves with level of Rigor
AP/Advanced Courses = more depth, not breadth
All eligible students may attend the College Field Trip
Last year we went in May (exact date TBD)
No Ds/ Fs on current grade check/progress report
Last year Sophomores visited CSUSM, SDSU and USD
School buses cost approximately $750 each (We will need 2 buses)
Fundraisers: Jewelry (Fall/Winter), See’s Candy (Spring/Easter)
Donations can be made anytime (Bookkeeper or Online)
$30 per student is our goal!

5. Main differences between 9th and 10th Grade AVID
Grade Point Average (10-12 GPA) counts for college
One more core class – History!
Increased level of rigor in academic classes
Modern World History, AP European History, or AP World History
English II or Advanced English II
Science: Chemistry, or Earth Science
AVID resources (tutoring) should be readily incorporated into student’s academic plan/routine
Introduction to SAT/ACT
SAT prep unit in class; PSAT in October

6. AVID Program Interventions
AVID students must maintain at least 2.5 GPA with no Ds/Fs
Students with Ds/Fs are given a Letter of Concern
Contract to be signed by parent and returned
Attend extra tutoring weekly, verified with signatures
Lunch Tutoring in Mrs. Stoeckel’s room H252, Mon-Fri
Before/After-school tutoring with actual teacher is OK
Krogh and Stone will check Tutoring/PRIDE signatures weekly; Referrals/Detentions for those who do not attend!
Once grades are up, teacher signs off with the updated grade
Exit Meetings may be scheduled for those in jeopardy

7. College Admissions Requirements
A-G requirements for CSU/UC:
History/Social Science – 2 years (also Gov/Econ as seniors)
English – 4 years required
Mathematics – 3 years, 4 recommended
Lab Science – 2 required (3 required for MVUSD)
World Language – 2 required, 3 recommended
Visual & Performing Arts – 1 year required (more is great!)
College Prep electives – 1 year required (will have more in total)
Course level (Adv/AP/101) can increase college readiness and impact college admission decisions.

8. What Colleges Are Looking For
University of California
Admissions Index:
SAT (Critical Reading, Math &Writing)
Scale Based on GPA (3.0 minimum to apply)
Private Universities
Varies, but usually follow CSU or UC guidelines
California State University
Eligibility Index
2900 minimum
[GPA x 800] + SAT (Math & Critical Reading only)
Higher GPA allows for a lower minimum SAT score
*3500 min. target index*
3.5 GPA with SAT
3.0 GPA with 1100 SAT
2.5 GPA with 1500 SAT

9. College Freshman Profile
Average high school GPAs of first-time freshmen
CSU: 3.69 (San Diego State, Fall 2017) – 3.19 (San Marcos, Fall 2017)
UC: (Riverside, Fall 2016) – (Irvine, Fall 2017)
Average test scores of first-time freshmen
San Diego State (Fall 2017)
SAT 1113, ACT 25
Cal State San Marcos (Fall 2016)
SAT 985 (out of 1600), ACT 22.45
UC Riverside (Fall 2017)
SAT , ACT 22-28
UC Irvine (Fall 2017)
SAT , ACT 26-32

10. AVID’s Impact on College
Percentage of high school seniors who have completed the “A – G” 4-year college requirements:
U.S. Overall: 32% (2015 data from
AVID U.S.: 91% AVID Center)
Being “college ready” is taking the right HS courses
46% of recent HS grads take at least one remedial class at four-year universities
64% of recent HS grads take at least one remedial class at two-year colleges

11. How Can Parents Help? Students should come to school daily
Force your children to be responsible for their education
Don’t bail them out!
Be active with and ABI Parent Portal
Parent Portal passwords are available from Mrs. Isbell in the office
Discuss the student’s selection of which Tutorial group they will join on Tutorial day
Did the student take time to complete their Tutorial Form the previous day?
Occasionally review pages of notes with students
Focused Notes should have revisions, student-created questions, and summaries in addition to the actual notes
Questions developed by students help review for concepts and tests.
Have weekly organization/binder/backpack checks

12. How can Parents help? (cont.)
Discuss college options and visit colleges
Develop a Family College Plan
Learn about Financial Aid and attend workshops
Force your children to be responsible for their education
Don’t bail them out
Attend AVID Parent Nights
Good internet resources:

13. Upcoming Dates & Events
Temecula Promenade College Fair: September 23
PSAT in MMHS Gym: October 11
Free of charge
Fall catalog fundraiser (jewelry, gifts): October __
Spring  See’s Candy fundraiser: February __
Financial Aid Workshop: Spring TBD
Sophomore College Field Trip: March TBD
Last year we visited CSUSM, SDSU and USD
Costs include bus transportation and 2 substitute teachers
AVID Banquet and Awards: May 23, 2018

14. Questions?