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Welcome to AVID 11 Parent/Student Meeting! “It’s a matter of PRIDE!”

Welcome to AVID 11 Parent/Student Meeting! “It’s a matter of PRIDE!”. Who is the AVID 11 Team?. Denise Guzman: dguzman@murrieta.k12.ca.us 951-677-0568 Ext: 6262 Tiffani Thunstrom: tthunstrom@murrieta.k12.ca.us 951-677-0568 Ext: 6251 AVID Coordinator : Denise Guzman

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Welcome to AVID 11 Parent/Student Meeting! “It’s a matter of PRIDE!”

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  1. Welcome to AVID 11 Parent/Student Meeting!“It’s a matter of PRIDE!”

  2. Who is the AVID 11 Team? • Denise Guzman: dguzman@murrieta.k12.ca.us • 951-677-0568 Ext: 6262 • Tiffani Thunstrom: tthunstrom@murrieta.k12.ca.us • 951-677-0568 Ext: 6251 • AVID Coordinator : Denise Guzman • AVID Administrator: Martina Beach • mbeach@murrieta.k12.ca.us • AVID Counselor: Erika Bennett • ebennett@murrieta.k12.ca.us

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

  4. 11th Grade AVID Highlights • Academic Grade Point Average Counts for College! (50%) • All Students should challenge themselves w/ level of Rigor. The GOAL is to take at least 1 AP Course before Graduation! Rigor = Thinking / Difference between “Doing Work and Studying” • AP courses= Depth not breadth • All students should establish “study time” for the SAT/ ACT 2 hours per week during 1st Semester 5 hours per week during 2nd Semester

  5. 11th Grade AVID Highlights • All students should take the PSAT (Saturday Oct. 15/ Register w/ bookkeeper by Oct. 12th- $23) • All Students must take the SAT and ACT in the Spring. SAT- www.collegeboard.com March 10/ May 5/ June 2 ACT- www.act.org Feb. 12/April 9/ June 11

  6. 11th Grade AVID Highlights • Students interested in applying to the UC System: Do not require SAT Subject Tests for fall 2012 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 various competitive majors (ie: engineering, nursing). 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

  7. College Field Trip • General Guidelines: 4 day charter bus trip to Central and Northern California. Time Period-February 15th –February 18, 2012 Visit 6-8 Colleges (State/ Private/UC) + Alcatraz Island/ Wharf Estimated Cost $250 (Two Payments of $125 Due December 9 and January 27) Significant Requirements: Good Academic Standing-Not on Probation (No D’s or F’s)/ Registered for SAT or ACT/ Clearance Forms

  8. College Admission Requirements • 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 ** Recommended courses set the students apart *** Course level, advanced and AP, better develop students to be “college ready” and demonstrate rigor.

  9. Cal State Eligibility Index: 2900 Minimum (GPA x800 + SAT Math + Critical Reading) 3400 min. target index UC Admissions Index: SAT (Math, Critical Reading and Writing) Scale Based on GPA (3.0 minimum to apply) Comprehensive Review Process up to 14 factors (depending on campus) Personal statement What colleges are looking for:

  10. College Freshman Profile 11-12

  11. How can parents help? • Encourage students to come to school daily! • Be active with www.mesarams.com and the abi portal (passwords available from Ms. Isbell). cisbell@murrieta.k12.ca.us • 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

  12. How can parents help? (cont.) • Discuss colleges and if possible, visit colleges • Force your children to “Develop an Attitude” about their education- Don’t let them cruise- the competition is not! • Encourage/ force students to use the resources provided to them in AVID. • Good resources: • Attend AVID Parent Nights • Attend upcoming Parents Night- Making Financial Aid Count 10/18/11 6:30 – 8:00 GPAC (students should attend) www.csumentor.edu-CSU Informationwww.aiccu.edu www.collegeboard.com –Test taking/ College Planning Association of Independent Colleges & Universities www.avidonline.org-AVID Resource www.ucop.edu-UC Information www.mesarams.com-MMHWS Webpage

  13. Questions?

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