James Madison High School - Prospectus Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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Striving For Success The class is really helpful. It gives me guidance and I feel it will help me to become successful in life. Angel Olais was talking about Madison's Collegiate Academic Excel- lence program, or CAE. CAE was introduced here four years ago as a college-prep program for minority students and students who wanted to be challenged with college- prep classes. What exactly did CAE do for these students? According to Andrea Jankovich, CAE's advisor and teach- er, it did a lot. CAE students were introduced to the college world by becoming acquainted with different col- leges. They learned how to fill out college applications and write autobiographies. With the increasing costs of college, a student must investigate all possible forms of financial aid. Students were provided with information about financial aid and scholarship programs. College catalogs were in the classroom so students could investi- gate colleges of interest to them. The program, which consisted of one sophomore English class and specialized tutoring classes, helped students prepare for the PSAT and SAT tests, essential for admission to many universities. Visits from college representatives and career guest speakers , as well as field trips to nearby colleges kept students well-informed about an important decision in their lives. Preparation for college was the foundation of CAE, which consisted of instruction in study skills essential for survival in college. Students learned the arts of taking notes, and studying effectively. TA's were available to assist the stu- dents in their various courses. The CAE program at Madison made me feel that I had some extra help in my weak areas when I needed it. Someone would always be there to help if I had a question, stated Andrea Furst. The CAE program was influenced by Clairemont High School's AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determina- tion) program. According to Dr. Hitt, who was the coun- selor for CAE students, CAE is the best thing on campus because it helps students to work hard and have a good feeling about themselves. Was the program a success? Ms. jankovich pointed out that 99% of the previous year's CAE graduates had been accepted to four-year colleges. Because of CAE's success, the San Diego Unified School District, for the first time, funded the program this year. CAE was only available for sophomores, juniors, and sen- iors. However, Ms. Jankovich hoped to expand it to in- clude freshmen. After all, the sooner a student began preparing for college, the better his chances were of getting into the college of his choice. Elisa Casto Jose Ceballos Cynthia Chester Sze Chiu Michael Castro Cynthia Chambers Melinda Chisman Wendy Choisser 200 Seniors

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v4aria Caballero Kimberly Carter ’88 Brings More Money For Minimum Wagers Jessica Canseco Sean Carvalho Kellee Cassity In September of 1987 the state of California proposed a bill that the minimum wage law should be lifted to a record high of $4.25 per hour. That would mean a ninety cent raise to every working student here at Madison who now makes $3.35 per hour, A ninety cent raise! This bill was expected, if passed, to be in effect in early January of 1988. The bill was proposed along with a number of others. One big one, already passed, was the abortion consent law. Many laws effect students, but the one that effects their earning power is of particular concern. Unfortunately, Madison's hardworking students will have to wait for a raise. Since about 60% of the students do work, this bill will be watched with eagerness. So until then, we have to wait patiently and keep on working hard, to make the wait a little easier , said senior ......L J ' A Julie Williams. i»£ J Vi. 0 indy’s Flowers CUircmom Seniors 199

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