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Los Banos MESA Class Informational Meeting

Los Banos MESA Class Informational Meeting. California State University, Fresno. Los Banos High School Tigers. What is MESA?. MESA is a state program designed to get students to major in majors related to Math, Science, Engineering and technology. WHY MESA. Develop academic skills

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Los Banos MESA Class Informational Meeting

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  1. Los Banos MESA ClassInformational Meeting California State University, Fresno

  2. Los Banos High School Tigers What is MESA? • MESA is a state program designed to get students to major in majors related to Math, Science, Engineering and technology

  3. WHY MESA Develop academic skills Helps you achieve in your math and science classes Provides hands on activities in math, engineering, science and technology Los Banos High School

  4. Los Banos High School Tigers LBHS MESA OFFERS • MESA Day Competitions and Projects • Local, preliminary and regional • Projects of the Month • Academies • Saturday at CSU:Fresno • Online Academies • MESA Class • Field Trips • College exploration • Exposure to STEM • Academic Advising • SAT/PSAT Preparation • After school tutoring • Student Leadership • Opportunities for Parent Involvement

  5. Los Banos High School Tigers Academies • Saturday Academies: • Held on Saturday on Oct. 22rd, Nov. 19th, Dec. 3th, Feb. 26th • Online Academy: • Completed on online • Two are Mandatory

  6. Los Banos High School Tigers MESA DAY PRELIMS • SUPER BOWL of MESA • Students compete in projects of their choice • Top three finishers go on to Regionals held at Santa Barbara on April 21st

  7. Los Banos High School Tigers MESA Day Projects

  8. MESA CLASS OVERVIEW Provides enrichment activities in math and science Provides project support for MESA day competitions Career and college advising Help applying for college Completing FAFSA forms College exploration Los Banos High School

  9. MESA CLASS OVERVIEW Provide tutoring in all subjects Would like students to have at least a C in every subject Teach study skills so students can succeed in high school and college Class would be tailored to students needs Los Banos High School

  10. WHY TAKE A MESA CLASS Get credit for competing projects Looks good on college transcripts UC, CSU and many private colleges (State and nationally) are familiar with the program Proven results in test scores and student performance at the LBJHS Los Banos High School

  11. Los Banos High School Tigers Projects of the Month • There will be one project per month beginning in September and ending in December • Projects will help students prepare for MESA Day prelims • Participation will earn us points toward school of the year points

  12. Los Banos High School Tigers FIELD TRIPS 2011-2012 • College Road trip • Colleges in northern California • Cost is approximately $150 to $200 • Happens Thanksgiving week • CIMI (Catalina Island Marine Institute) in the Spring

  13. Los Banos High School Tigers FIELD TRIPS 2011-2012 • Technology Museum • Happens in the Spring

  14. Los Banos High School Tigers Other Mesa Activities • Academic Advising • Details will be announced • PSAT/SAT • Fee waivers available (must meet certain requirements) Dates to be announced • Afterschool Tutoring • Homework help • Place to do homework • Available in 403 or 21

  15. Los Banos High School Tigers STUDENT LEADESHIP • There will be six officers • President—Responsible for all leadership reports • Vice President—Plans all fundraiser activities • Treasurer—keeps track of club finances • Secretary—keeps minutes, writes announcements • Class Representative—cannot be in MESA class • Club Representative—Must be in MESA class

  16. Los Banos High School Tigers STUDENT LEADESHIP • Elections: • Nominations will be next week • Each nominee must give a brief speech • Elections will be held next week after the candidates give their speeches • Only registered club members can vote • Must be registered online in order to vote

  17. Los Banos High School Tigers Meetings • Weekly meetings Mandatory • Vote: Day and time of meetings • Attendance at Meetings are strongly encouraged; • After school • Project of the month, advisement, enrichment activities, MESA Day projects and tutoring • Strongly encouraged • If you cannot make meetings due to sports or school related activities, please see me. • Meeting PowerPoints will be available online

  18. Los Banos High School Tigers REGISTERING FOR MESA • Applications • Everyone must complete online application • Download at www.mesa.csufresno.edu • obtain directions from Mr. Tugman • Turn in Parent Authorization form to Mr. Tugman in room 403 • Complete and return LBHS MESA Application

  19. Los Banos High School Tigers LBHS GOALS 2010-2011 • 80% of members successfully complete the online academy • 80% of members participate in after school activities • 80% of members successfully complete minimum of two MESA day projects excluding math

  20. Los Banos High School Tigers MESA Club Points • You will receive points toward outstanding MESA day student for each of the following • Attending weekly meeting • Coming to after school workshops/tutoring • Completing Online academy • Attending Saturday Academies • Placing in the top three at Saturday academies, Prelims and Regionals • Attending field trips

  21. Los Banos High School Tigers Questions ? • Contact information: • Mr. Tugman • Phone 826-6033 ext. 403 • Email rtugman@losbanosusd.k12.ca.us • Ms. Nakagawa • Phone 826-6033 ext. 121 • Email vnakagawa@losbanosusd.k12.ca.us • CSU Fresno MESA • Phone 559-278-2976 • Website www.mesa.csufresno.edu

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