UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA Academic Advancement Academies Summer Algebra Academy Summer Geometry Academy College Readiness Academy
Summer Algebra AcademyCentral Themes • Create a College Going Culture • Increase UC and CSU Eligibility Rates • Increase UC and CSU Application, Admission and Enrollment Rates • Increase Collaboration between all Pre-Collegiate Partners • Strategic Intervention • Research and Data Driven
Algebra I – The Gatekeeper • California students fail Algebra I at extraordinarily high rates. • In 2006-07, an expected 40% of the state’s 9th graders will need to repeat the course. • In fall 2004, nearly 48,000 Los Angeles Unified School District, 9th graders took beginning Algebra and 44% failed the course. SOURCE: Helfand, D. (2006, January 10). A Formula for Failure in L.A. Schools.Los Angeles Times, p. A1.
SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES Research tells us that freshmen: - are fearful of high school facility - need an adult figure to mentor them - seek advice about college/careers from teacher - turn to parents for advice about college
SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES Research tells us that freshmen (cont): - don’t understand the importance of 9th grade - under-perform in their classes - a significant portion fail 9th grade algebra - many students do not complete homework
SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES Research tells us that freshmen (cont): - watch over 25 hours of television per week - spend about 5 hours on homework per week - parents give students less than 1 hour (38 minutes) of undivided attention per week
SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES Research tells us that freshmen (cont): - with clear career goals and professional aspirations perform better academically - who have identified what college or university they want to attend outperform their peers
SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES Research tells us that: - 9th grade academic failure manifests itself as a 10th grade dropout problem
SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES 2002 SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES 3 High Schools - 150 Students 2003 SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES 7 High Schools - 330 Students 2004 SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES 8 High Schools - 475 Students 2005 SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES 18 High Schools - 750 Students 2006 SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES 42 High Schools - 2065 Students 2007 SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES 62 High /Middle Schools - 3250 Students 2008 SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES 68 High/Middle Schools - 3750 Students
SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES Primary Goals -Increase 9th Grade Academic Performance - Increase Social Capital within Community - Introduce Families to Higher Education - Initiate Systemic Change within High School - Increase the Number of Students who Enroll in Higher Education
SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES Target Students - 20% of 9th Grade Class - Students not prepared for 9th Grade Geometry - Heterogeneous group of students - 25 Student per classroom
SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES - Six Week Intensive Summer Instruction - Not Regular Summer School - Supportive Teachers, Counselors and Staff - Investment of Summer School ADA Funds - University of California Technical Support
SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES - Expansion of School Year - Non-Traditional Classroom Time - Opportunity for Creative Teaching - Reduction of Student to Staff Ratio - Mandated Parental Involvement - Opportunity for Intensive Counseling
SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES Introduce Freshmen to: High School Facility Administration and Faculty Student Government Groups Academic Clubs Athletic Opportunities Pre-collegiate Programs Related Community Groups
SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES Recruitment of Students - Middle School Recruitment - Informational Night - Application Process - Admissions Process - Orientation
SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES Parent Activities - Informational Night - Program Orientation - College Family Night “Electronic Portfolio” Review Four Year High School Academic Plan Ten Year Career Plan - College Campus Tours - College Admissions Workshops - Financial Aid Workshop - End of Program Celebration
SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES Program Activities - UC/CSU Math Diagnostic Placement Test - Academic Support with Undergraduate Tutors
SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES Algebra Course - Warm Up - Target Vocabulary - Study Skills - College Readiness Seminars - MESA Activity
SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES Program Activities • Director/Counselor Planning Sessions and SAA Leadership Institute • College Readiness Curriculum • MESA Projects/Activities
SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES College Readiness Seminars (traditional study skills) Time Management Test Taking Note Taking
SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES College Readiness Seminars (SAA exclusive seminars) Homework Completion Stress Management Learning Styles Guest Speakers
SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES College Readiness Seminars (college career focus) “College: Making it Happen” “Realizing the College Dream” Dream a Little Dream Debunking the Financial Aid Myth CaliforniaColleges.edu Career Exploration College Exploration
College Going Initiative SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES College Readiness Seminars (cont.) Academic Portfolio Career Exploration College Information College Application
Summer Algebra Academy Sponsored Activities College Campus Tours
Summer Algebra Academy Sponsored Activities College Campus Tours
Summer Algebra Academy California School Board Association 2004 Golden Bell Award Winner Brawley High School
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BRAWLEY UNION HIGH SCHOOLSUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMYSTUDENT BREAKDOWN
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BRAWLEY HIGH SCHOOL2002 SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMY
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BRAWLEY HIGH SCHOOL2002 SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMY
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BRAWLEY HIGH SCHOOL2002 SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMY
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BRAWLEY HIGH SCHOOL2002 SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMY
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BRAWLEY HIGH SCHOOL2002 SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMY2004-2005 School Year
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BRAWLEY HIGH SCHOOL2002 SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMYClass of 2006
IMPERIAL COUNTY IMPERIAL HIGH SCHOOL The Education Trust 2006 Dispelling the Myth Award Recipient
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IMPERIAL HIGH SCHOOL2006 SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMY
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IMPERIAL HIGH SCHOOL2006 SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMY
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IMPERIAL HIGH SCHOOL2006 SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMY
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IMPERIAL HIGH SCHOOL2006 SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMY
Summer Algebra Academy The Hybrid Model Algebra/English Academy 45 hours of Algebra 45 hours of English 30 hours of College Readiness
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIASUMMER ALGEBRA/ENGLISH ACADEMY
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIASUMMER ALGEBRA/ENGLISH ACADEMY
SUMMER ALGEBRA ACADEMIES Program Staff - School Site Staff Director Counselor Instructors Undergraduate Tutors
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA Blas G. Guerrero, Ph.D. blas@ucsc.edu 510-290-6233
