High School - AVID

I am a College bound student.

What do I need to know?

BasicsBasics

• All classes must be C’s or better (A’s & B’s)– That means about 2 hours/night of homework M-F

• There are certain classes that you must take– For example: World Language (2 years)

• You will be taking at least 4 summer school classes– Health and Computers this summer if possible

What is Different in High School?What is Different in High School?Many teachers : Many teachers : – Don’t give repeats on testsDon’t give repeats on tests– Don’t give extra creditDon’t give extra credit– Don’t accept late workDon’t accept late work– Grades are cumulative (until end of Jan)Grades are cumulative (until end of Jan)

(teacher’s won’t hound you about your work or grades)(teacher’s won’t hound you about your work or grades)

You are expected to go to tutorial to get:You are expected to go to tutorial to get:– Homework missedHomework missed– Make-up tests and labs immediately after absenceMake-up tests and labs immediately after absence– Get help if you need itGet help if you need it

(many freshman make the mistake of not going to tutorial)(many freshman make the mistake of not going to tutorial)

How many years do I have at How many years do I have at RBHS?RBHS?

44You will take 2 semester classes more You will take 2 semester classes more than you need to graduate.than you need to graduate.– What do people do with these classes?What do people do with these classes?

Some repeat 2 D’s (like if you struggled in your first Some repeat 2 D’s (like if you struggled in your first AP class and need to get a C or better)AP class and need to get a C or better)Some repeat 2 F’sSome repeat 2 F’sSome take off roll 6Some take off roll 6thth or 1 or 1stst period senior year period senior yearMost graduate with extra credits (this is good)Most graduate with extra credits (this is good)

What if I need help?• Tutors in Bronco Center

– Before school, lunch, after school

• Sign up for a private peer tutor– Free at school– $ if at home

• Talk to:– Your teacher– Your AVID instructor– Your Counselor– Programs office

What classes, besides electives, do I need for college (and graduation)?

* English (4 years)* Math (3-4 years)* Science (2-4 years)* Language (2-4 years)* History/Government (3 years)* Art (1 year)

Others: Computers, Health, Practical Art, PE (2years)

SAT and ACT

10th and 11th – take the PSAT in spring 10th is practice, 11th is used for scholarships

11th and 12th - take the SAT/ACT 11th spring, 12th fall – used to get into college

Look up SAT and College info at

collegeboard.com

California State California State University’s 23 University’s 23

CampusesCampusesMinimum = 2.0 (most applicants have much higher)

San Diego State University 3.6 = avg. gpa

(last year - out of service area)

University of California’s 10 Campuses

Minimum = 3.0

Right now: You can only get into 2 schools with a 3.0

UCSD- you should be in the 4.0 range

What else do colleges want?

UC’s and Private schools want to see that you are involved!

ClubsVolunteer Work !!SportsMusicArt

Keep a log of your activities

Advice from seniors…

Missing work kills your grades!

Don’t let yourself slack off.

A + F = C

A + F = F

100 + 50 = 75 avg (C)

100 + 0 = 50 avg (F)

What classes are usually taken in Summer School?ComputersHealthPEPEWorld History 1World History 2US History 1US History2

Pick at least 4

What to take this summer?

ComputersHealth

Write AVID across the top of your Summer School request form.

9th 10th 11th 12th1 AVID1-2 AVID3-4 AVID5-6 AVID7-8

2 HS Eng1-2 HS Eng3-4 American Literature

World or Brit Lit

3 Bio 1-2 Ocean Chem1-2 Phys1-2

4 Freshman PE

World Hist or PE

US Hist or PE

Civics/Econ

5 Span 1-2 or other LOTE

Span 3-4 or other LOTE

Span 5-6 or other LOTE

VPA 1-2 (art)

6 Alg1-2 or Geom 1-2 or Alg3-4 PreCalc

UC/CSU : 4 summer school: Computers, Health, PE, PE or Computers, Health, World Hist 1/2 (9-10) or US Hist 1/2 (10-11)

SAMPLE

SCHEDULE

9th 10th 11th 12th1 AVID1-2 AVID3-4 AVID5-6 AVID7-8

2 HS Eng1-2 HS Eng3-4 American Literature

World or Brit Lit

3 Bio 1-2 PE Chem1-2 Phys1-2

4 Health/ Computer

World Hist US Hist Civics/Econ

5 Freshman PE

Span1-2 or other LOTE

Span 3-4 or other LOTE

VPA 1-2 (art)

6 Alg1-2 or other

Geom 1-2 or other

Alg3-4 or other

College Alg or other

UC/CSU Minimum: No Summer School

Note: In order to remain competitive for the UC system, 4 years of Science and 3 or more years of Language other than English are recommended. This schedule does not provide that option.

SAMPLE

SCHEDULE

9th 10th 11th 12th1 AVID1-2 AVID3-4 AVID5-6 AVID7-8

2 Hon English Honors Humanities

AP English Language

AP English Literature

3 Hon Biology Hon Chemistry

AP Biology or Chem

AP Env. Scior Physics

4 Freshman PE

AP European History

AP US History

AP Government

5 Span 3-4 or other LOTE

Span 5-6 or other LOTE

AP Span or other LOTE

VPA 1-2 (art)

6 Hon Geom Hon Alg 3-4

Hon PreCalc AP Calculus

UC/CSU/4yr Selective : 4 summer school: Computers, Health, PE, PE

Note: Taking this many Honors and AP classes is not recommended for most students. If you plan on taking them, your best option may be to pick a couple of Honors and/or AP classes.S

AMPLE

SCHEDULE

9th 10th 11th 12thAVID1-2 AVID3-4 AVID5-6 AVID7-8

HS Eng1-2 HS Eng 3-4 American Literature

World or Brit Lit

Bio 1-2 Span 1-2 or other LOTE

Span 3-4 or other LOTE

Physics or Chemistry

MarchPE / Freshman PE

March PE /VPA (art 1)

March PE /VPA (art 2)

March PE/ Elective

Band Band Band Band

Alg1-2 or other math

Geom1-2 or other math

Alg3-4 or other math

Civics/Econ

Special Program: 6 summer school: Computers, Health, World Hist1/2 (9-10), US

History1/2 (10-11)(note: Physics or Chemistry may be taken in summer school, if offered, leaving room for

another science or language)

SAMPLE

SCHEDULE

Welcome to RBHS

New FriendsFresh StartGetting ready to be on your own (more

responsibilities)Getting ready for collegeLots of activitiesHard work